All writing assignments should be done in 12-point font, double-spaced. An introductory paragraph explaining the assignment should be included. If referencing material outside of the course, use an accepted referencing format (e.g., APA or MLA style). All material from outside the course must be appropriately referenced or it will be considered plagiarism.
Writing assignments should be submitted via the Turnitin.com link provided for each paper. Assignments are formal writing assignments and are intended to provide you with practice in graduate-level writing. They should conform to the conventions of standard written English. Please minimize grammatical and spelling errors. Points will be deducted for writings that are difficult to read or have frequent errors.
A White Paper is a short policy document that advocates for a particular position or recommendation. Individuals and organizations can increase their chances of impacting policy through well-written White Papers. Prepare a 2-page policy document for the Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe County Health Department advocating for a particular policy or program based on your previous assignment. In your writing, please include:
- An implementation plan
- A policy or program evaluation plan (i.e., economic evaluation)
- A plan for stakeholder engagement and dissemination
- An explanation of how this option would address the diverse populations in the county
- The name of one county or state legislator currently working on the problem, and select one alternative method (YouTube video, one-page policy memo, info-graphic, etc.) to advocate for your policy recommendation. You are not required to actually produce the video/memo/infographic or whatever you choose.
- Describe how you would use your chosen method to advocate