Research Guides: GWSPH 3133 Global Health and Development: Writing

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How to write a health policy brief
Wong SL, Green LA, Bazemore AW, Miller BF. How to write a health policy brief. Fam Syst Health. 2017 Mar;35(1):21-24. doi: 10.1037/fsh0000238. Epub 2016 Dec 1. PMID: 27935727.
Developing a Policy Brief
Keepnews DM. Developing a Policy Brief. Policy Polit Nurs Pract. 2016 May;17(2):61-5. doi: 10.1177/1527154416660670. Epub 2016 Jul 22. PMID: 27450972.
Be it resolved: writing resolutions to influence health policy
Wallace PM, Watkins DC, Dixon-Terry E. Be it resolved: writing resolutions to influence health policy. Health Promot Pract. 2010 Jan;11(1):9-12. doi: 10.1177/1524839909353024. PMID: 20038647.

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Plagiarism

Plagiarism is usually unintended.

The practice of copy/pasting content you found online or from a book and/or journal can be problematic. Explore following video and links to help you avoid plagiarism.

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