Your paper should follow the following structure: Title of your Policy Paper Statement of the Problem • What is the specific problem – define it • Provide the reader with background information about the social problem • What are the historical background issues related to this problem • Why is it an important issue that needs to be addressed • What evidence is there that suggest a change in policy is needed • What are the major causes of the problem Current Policy • What are the current policies/programs • Why haven’t those policies/programs solved, or alleviated the problem(s) • What are the major flaws or limitations of the current policy Policy Recommendations/Action Plan (In this section of your paper formulate an effective policy proposal that is practical and feasible tell us why your proposal will work) • What are your specific policy recommendations • How does your policy solve the problem, better than current policies • What research/evidence can you offer that your proposal will work • What are the most critical obstacles to implementing your proposal – i.e., financial, ethical, or political • Why might policy makers oppose or embrace your proposal