1-2 paragraphs) Introduction
-Gain the attention of the reader/audience
-Discussing the issue in general terms
-Introduce/discuss your claim of policy
-Preview of main sections or intent of the paper

Establish the presence (fact) and severity (value) of a PROBLEM (minimum 4 paragraphs, 2 talking about the problem and 2 talking about the severity)

-Discuss what the problem is, how it works, who it effects, how big is it, how long has it been going on, etc.- Research here

-Severity of the problem- who suffers? Why is this bad? How does this affect me(the audience member/reader)? How does this affect things I care about? Research here

(at least 2, up to 5 paragraphs) Advance a clear and workable plan (Policy) for dealing with the problem

(at least 3 paragraphs) Present the benefits of adopting the proposed policy

-Significant benefits

-Novel Benefit

(at least 2 paragraphs) Answer counter arguments

-People might say…
-But…

(At least 2 paragraphs) Suggest actions that the members of the audience can take

-What people can do…

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