policy brief

Overview

Written Report (PDF) – A brief, analytical report of up to 5 pages (excluding

references and appendices). The report must include:

At least one figure or table;

References to academic papers, reports, or data sources;

A clear connection between urban economics theory and your chosen topic.cho

chosen topic: pollution

Writing and Formatting Tips

1. Supporting Your Arguments

When making strong claims—especially those involving trends or data—it is important

to support them with evidence. For instance, if you state that the population of a

specific location is increasing, you must include one of the following to substantiate

your claim:

A credible citation from a scientific source.

A dataset or statistical table showing the trend.

A graph that clearly illustrates the growth.

Avoid relying solely on personal observation or general knowledge for such claims.

2. Using Scientific Sources

Make sure to use peer-reviewed and credible academic sources in your work. Recom-

mended tools for finding scientific papers include:

Google Scholar

Web of Science

Avoid using sources like Wikipedia, ChatGPT, or websites lacking academic credibil-ity. News articles can be used sparingly, but primarily to introduce or motivate the
relevance of the issue—not as your main sources of evidence

3. Citing SourcesTo cite your sources properly, use the APA citation style. Google Scholar provides auseful tool for this. After finding a paper, click on the “Cite” option below the listing.A pop-up window will display various citation formats; please select and use the APAformat.

5. Formatting InstructionsPlease ensure your report adheres to the following formatting guidelines:

Font: Arial or Times New Roman

Font Size: 11 pt

Margins: 2 inches on all sides

Reference Style: APA

The document must include a title and your full name

also create a power point with 5 slides not including the title and reference slide talking about the main points in the paper.

I have attachecd an example of the paper