Describe a policy-relevant problem and clearly state it as a policy-relevant question
Describes the symptoms, magnitude, and consequences of the problem you are analyzing
Discuss the the plausible goals for a policy-level intervention of this problem
Describe the primary stakeholders for the policy issue and each of their interests
Explain the expected agreements and conflicts among stakeholders on the goals for a policy-level intervention
Summarize the major policy-level interventions that have already been attempted related to this issue, including the strengths and weaknesses of each intervention
Discuss three or four principle policy alternatives (existing or possible), including the major strengths and weaknesses of each alternative
Explain the criteria upon which the policy alternatives should be evaluated
Discuss the predicted outcomes for each alternative based on the specified evaluation criteria
Identify the important tradeoffs to consider between the alternatives
Describe the institutional capacity for implementing the various alternatives
Recommend one policy alternative that is clearly superior to the others
Discuss strategies for implementing the recommended policy alternative
Explain how the success of the recommended policy alternative could be evaluated if implemented