The Policy Review Paper # 3 should cover any issue or topic from the
Chapters S
The Policy Review Paper # 3 should cover any issue or topic from the Chapters Six, Seven &
Eight of your text book (An Introduction to Policy Process by Thomas Birkland). You have
the flexibility to choose any topic. Your Policy Review Paper (PRP) needs to be typed and
should be 4/5 pages (1200-1500 words) long with proper citation (at least three sources).
Please make sure the title of your paper reads like a statement.Your writing should involve
critical analysis of the issue you are dealing with. Also make sure you have an introduction
(half page), discussion of the issue (which should take the substantial part of your writings
– 2/3 pages at least), and your own concluding remarks (half to one page). Please don’t (I
repeat don’t) down load stuff from somewhere or anywhere. It will be considered
plagiarism. Keep the Spirit & Think Big.How to write a Policy Review PaperWhile one may
have his/her own idea about how to write a 4-5 pages (1500-2000 words) long Policy
Review Paper (PRP), I thought it might be a good idea to provided some guidelines, as all
five PRPs will carry a big chunk of your grade.To write a good PRP, please follow the
following thresholdsRead all the assigned materials including the two text booksFocus on
the issues and concepts in the assigned materials(It may be a good idea to take the lead
from the contents of the assigned to grasp the fundamental understanding of the concepts
and issues in the assigned materials and discussions in the class)Try to conceptualize a few
themes based on your reading.Discuss these themes in your paper in a critical and
meaningful manner.Make sure the main body of your paperdeals with the pros and cons of
your chosen topic.Write a conclusive comment of one paragraph to half page. This
conclusive statement should exhibit your own creativity and analysis. Please keep in mind,
this part is very important, because it may make or break your grade.Whenever necessary
citation should be provided.Under no circumstance, don’t write a Paper which is down
loaded stuff from somewhere else – without your own input. This will be considered
plagiarism.Title of your Policy Review paper should be like a statement – indicating the
issues, ideas, and analysis covered inside your paper.