Policy issue is relevant today and connects to course content and materials Clearly identifies a need, problem or opportunity that can be addressed through policy change and presents an innovative or unique policy solution or a set of solutions

Presentations must convey the following:

• Policy issue is relevant today and connects to course content and materials
• Clearly identifies a need, problem or opportunity that can be addressed through policy change and presents an innovative or unique policy solution or a set of solutions
• Reflects a strong grasp of the background and context of a particular policy problem & current policies in this field
• Clearly justifies why a particular policy is an appropriate response to a particular problem, discussing the relative strengths and weaknesses of existing and alternative solutions and identifying and addressing potential counter-arguments
• Presents arguments that are justified by evidence and citations to appropriate sources
• Provides a clear overview of the steps that should be followed for the implementation
• Features indicators, metrics, or approaches that can be used to measure policy impact
• Describes potential impact and reflects an underlying theory of change or a nuanced understanding of the different pathways though which this policy initiative may impact stakeholders
• Includes a preliminary set of plausible projections about expected costs and resource implications