Instruc�ons:
ECON7760 Policy on a Page (Policy Brief) Task Sheet
This assessment item requires you to develop a policy on a page.
The assignment must be submited electronically through the Online Submission link in the Policy on a Page folder under the Assessment sec�on of the Course Blackboard site. There is only ONE submission allowed.
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– Page Limit: 1 page (single-sided). A maximum two graphs, tables, or other illustra�ons in total can be provided on a second page.
– Margin Size: Minimum of a 1.5cm margins on all sides. Smaller margins will result in a penalty.
– Font Size: Use a legible font size 11-point such as Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial.
Deadline for Submission: 27th October, 1pm. Task Descrip�on:
You are a policy analyst working for a non-governmental organiza�on, tasked with crea�ng a policy brief on Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism. Your audience is a Member of Parliament (MP) who is interested in understanding the economic implica�ons and effec�veness of the mechanism. Your objec�ve is to provide a concise and informa�ve policy brief that cri�cally analyses one element of the Safeguard Mechanism. The MP is a busy person, so you must provide your analysis within a one-page limit.
1. Start with thorough research on the Safeguard Mechanism, focusing on its history, objec�ves, and outcomes.
2. Choose an appropriate economic model for your analysis, and make sure to explain its key components and assump�ons clearly.
3. Use credible sources and data to support your analysis. Properly cite your references. APA is preferred but Harvad is acceptable too.
4. Keep your wri�ng concise and to the point, as you have a one-page limit.
5. Clearly communicate the economic implica�ons and effec�veness of the policy. 6. Provide concrete and ac�onable recommenda�ons for the policy improvement.
Criteria Excep�onal (7) Advanced (6) Proficient (5) Func�onal (4) Developing (3) Absent – Minimal (1 -2) Policy Brief Rubric
Applica�on of economic theories and concepts.
(40 marks)
The policy brief:
• Clearly presents key economics models and concepts with
excep�onal accuracy and depth relevant to the task.
• Provides an insigh�ul and convincing
economic argument supported by research in the context of the task.
• Provides useful and insigh�ul policy
recommenda�ons.
The policy brief:
• Clearly presents key economics models
and concepts relevant
to the task.
• Provides a solid
economic argument supported by research in the context of the task.
• Provides relevant policy
recommenda�ons.
The policy brief:
• Clearly presents some economics models
and concepts relevant
to the task.
• Provides an economic
argument with some detail in the context of the task.
• Provides relevant policy
recommenda�ons. However, these are lacking some connec�on to topic.
The policy brief:
• Atempts to present some economics
models and/or concepts but they are not all relevant to the task.
• Atempts to provide an economic
argument in the context of the task. However, further detail would enhance the argument.
• Provides useful and relevant policy
recommenda�ons. However, these are lacking a clear connec�on to topic.
The policy brief:
• Displays minimal understanding of
economic models or concepts and applica�ons are vague.
• Does not adequately provide an argument linking economic theory to the task.
• Does not make an atempt to discuss
policy insights.
The policy brief:
• Is missing economic models and economic theory.
• Does not develop an economic argument.
• Is missing policy insights.
Cri�cal Analysis (20 marks)
The policy brief:
• Provides an effec�ve and comprehensive
evidence-based cri�cal analysis of the task, supported by data and/or examples.
The policy brief:
• Provides a cri�cal
analysis of the task supported by data.
The policy brief:
• Atempts to provide a cri�cal analysis of the task. However, further suppor�ng data and/or examples would enhance the analysis.
The policy brief:
• Atempts to provide a cri�cal analysis of the task but no suppor�ng evidence is used to the cri�cal analysis.
The policy brief:
• Important aspects of the cri�cal analysis are
missing or not consistent with the task.
The policy brief:
• Is missing cri�cal
analysis from the policy brief.
Organisa�on and Structure
(15 marks)
The policy brief:
• Has a flawless, logical flow with effec�ve
headings and transi�ons to guide the reader.
• Effec�vely covers all required points with clear detailed cri�cal evalua�on of the task.
The policy brief:
• Is organised so that it provides clearly
defined sec�ons that
are linked effec�vely.
• Effec�vely covers all
required points of the task.
The policy brief:
• Is organised, but the transi�on between
sec�ons is disjointed
in one area.
• Covers most of
required points of the task.
The policy brief:
• Includes headings to guide the reader but the transi�on between sec�ons is disjointed in a few areas.
• Covers some of the required points
rela�ng to the task but is mostly limited descrip�on the issue of climate change.
The policy brief:
• Has headings but lacks a clear flow to guide the reader.
• Is limited to descrip�on the issue of climate change.
The policy brief:
• Has no clear structure.
• Fails to cover the
required informa�on.
Communica�on and Referencing
(15 marks)
The policy brief:
• Communicates and
explains the topic and complex economic concepts to a non- economist audience concisely, with excep�onal clarity.
• References are expertly used to demonstrate original research beyond course materials with no errors.
• There are no gramma�cal errors.
The policy brief:
• Communicates and
explains the topic to a non-economist audience concisely, with clarity.
• Appropriate references are used to
demonstrate to support the analysis but may be formated incorrectly.
• There are 1-2 gramma�cal errors.
The policy brief:
• Communicates the
topic although some explana�on of the economics could be more concise and/or beter targeted to a non-economist audience.
• Some appropriate references are used to support the analysis but could be integrated more effec�vely. The reference are formated incorrectly.
• There are 1-2 gramma�cal errors.
The policy brief:
• Communicates the
topic with clarity but several parts are not targeted to a non- economist audience.
• Very few references used to support the
analysis and references are formated incorrectly.
• There are 3+ gramma�cal errors.
The policy brief:
• Is minimal and does
not communicate informa�on effec�vely. It does not communicate to a non-economist audience.
• There are no references.
The policy brief:
• Fails to meet the
communica�on
requirements.
• Does not have any
references.
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