Policy Memo

• Review a piece of environmental law/policy/regulation in recent public discourse.
  • Research the policy’s origins, goals, inputs, outputs and results.
  • Make recommendations whether the policy should be adopted, continued, discontinued, or amended.
• Outline:
  • Memo Heading: MEMO, Subject, To, From, Date
  • Main Takeaway: Begin with main point.
  • Background: Origins and history of policy.  Origins, goals, inputs, outputs and results.
  • Evidence:
  • Conclusion and Implementation: Recommendation for policy future.
• Format:
  • Subheading for each memo section
  • 2-3 Pages including graphics, (max 1,500 words)
  • Double Spaced
  • 1” Margins
  • 12 Point Font
  • Use Endnotes in paper
  • Include Works Cited

Please see attached Policy Memo Sample for formatting and organization as a guide.