Assignment:
AMA citation required
Appropriate resources, research data, and references to support your position.
Opinions of at least two stakeholders that are involved in the issue or problem. To obtain opinions, identify at least two healthcare or community organizations and interview staff and/or clients of those organizations who support your position.
A compelling policy position based on your research and stakeholder input.
The format of the policy memo or letter should be as follows:
1. State the policy issue and your "ask" or recommendation in the first paragraph.
2. Describe the issue or problem including its significance and scope.
3. Clearly address target audience
4. Discuss factors contributing to the issue or problem per research/data.
5. Discuss information obtained from stakeholders.
6. Make recommendations about the issue.
7. Acknowledge one or more counter-arguments against your position.
8. State your rebuttal to those arguments.
Summarize your recommendation or "ask" in the last paragraph.