PROPOSE A COURSE OF ACTION
In this section, you will propose a course of action in order to address the selected issue.
Position statement: What is your position on the issue? Is it specific and clear? State it in one or two sentences.
Propose a course of action: What should be done to solve the problem? Consider the broad approach and specific practical steps or measures that need to be taken and by whom. Is the solution you propose feasible and implementable?
Reinforce your position: What points of your argument will you draw together to restate and reinforce your position?
If your policy-making choices are relatively limited, justify your choice by referring to your position statement and to the outcomes of any alternative choices.
Consider the practical factors affecting your policy. How hard will it be for the government to implement your plan? What costs will the government have to pay? Is the government’s ability to act or to extend its authority limited by laws or international agreements?
What will the political impact of your policy be? How will the changes that you want the state to bring about affect its authority? What is the political cost of the policy?