Briefs and Commentaries Guidance: Policy for Issue Briefs & Commentaries
Briefs and Commentaries Submission Dates: December 20th & May 15th
Introduction
The two broad categories of writing available for students/alumni authors to contribute are going to be policy briefs or commentaries. If one chooses to do a commentary, then they may note that an op-ed is a form of commentary that can be chosen. If one chooses to do a policy brief, they may note that in public policy, some people do a form of a policy brief called a fact sheet. Any of these styles of writing that fall under these two overarching categories are acceptable for submissions. In order to provide proper guidance, this document has examples of commentaries, factsheets, briefs, and op-ed pieces.
Note on Op-Eds:
Every engaging Op-Ed contains a clear argument or stance. Without it, the piece turns more into a subject commentary or personal reflection. Therefore, it’s important to inform readers of your stance as early on as possible, ideally after your opening hook. Writers of commentaries, letters to the editor, and op-ed pieces often view a current issue or event from a unique angle that applies to the issue’s timely relevance.
Expert Insights
The Ben Franklin Fellowship - Secretary of State Marco Rubio on What "America First" Foreign Policy Will Look Like.
Research Teams
Those who are interested are able to request joining a research teams for one of the research topics listed below by contacting JSPP@liberty.edu.
