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  2. Following the approach used in our previous policy writing manual, we cover the following elements: the context of usage of policy briefs; how to put them together; and lessons from practice.

  3. should include: Title- keep it snappy, short and informative. Executive Summary- two to three sentences summing up the entire brief. Use recognisable buzzwords and emphasise the relevance of the research to policy to draw the policy actor’s attention to read on.

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  4. The goal of this guide is to introduce you to what policy writing is, explaining how it differs from academic writing in general, and to provide you with tips and resources that will help you become an effective policy writer.

  5. An executive summary is a concise document, demonstrating the problem, findings and recommendation of a longer policy report. Writing an executive summary will help your audience quickly understand the policy problem and proposed solution of your report.

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  6. A policy brief should inform readers of a particular issue, suggest possible policy options, and make recommendations. Be upfront about your purpose from the start, maintain a laser focus on your direction, and link every paragraph back to your purpose.

  7. 1) If you are interested to produce a policy briefing with PolicyBristol, you should approach us in the first instance (policy-bris@bristol.ac.uk) to talk through your aims in producing one, the proposed content, key messages you foresee, and any provisional ideas for dissemination and targeting.

  8. you should consider before starting work on your policy brief and to suggest techniques that you can apply to make your policy brief more effective – in particular, to make sure that your policy brief is focussed, practical, concise, and engaging. Planning Process Before starting work on your policy brief you may find it helpful to