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It is critical to frame the problem in concrete terms and to develop a statement that gives the audience a firm understanding of the problem’s technical and political dimensions. Establish the reason you are writing What is wrong? What needs to be fixed? Somewhere in this area of the paper you should create a clear, concise definition Able to easily explain and understand in one sentence.
It should: Be narrowly focused on one problem or program Provide timely, objective, factual data in a non-partisan fashion Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the issue at hand by addressing the problem from the four contexts of political issues, social/technical issues, economic issues, and administrative issues.
It should be an overview that covers both legislative and executive (regulatory) actions involving the policy/program over a relevant time frame.
Present policy alternative and provide objective, factual data analysis on each alternative in terms of its: technical feasibility, economic/financial possibility administrative operability political viability