POLI330N Week 6: Change Agent Assignment – Part II

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POLI330N-11469: POLITICAL SCIENCE

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POLI330N Week 6: Change Agent Assignment – Part II

Instructions

Change Agent Assignment: Part II of the Three-Part Course Project (200 points): 

Now that you have researched your policy, it is time to take the role of a “change agent” and advocate for change by creating a case for your policy recommendations. Create a visual representation of a (one-page) flyer, brochure, or infographic that includes:

• A clear title
• A statement answering:
  • Why is the policy necessary?
  • What prompted your attention to implement change?
• Relevant evidence
  • Data, statistics, trends, or other evidence you uncovered.
• From a professional perspective, what recommendation(s) would you advocate for?
• You can utilize your original 2-3 sources from the Week 5 Policymaking Charting Assignment OR find 2-3 additional sources. All material within the course room can be cited and referenced as needed.

Writing Requirements

• One page in length.
• Integrate at least 2-3 sources. All material within the course room can be cited and referenced as needed.
• At the bottom of your flyer, add references.
• Follow appropriate APA citation guidelines. Here are two excellent resources: Crediting Sources Made SimpleLinks to an external site. and the Writing Center

Optional Resources

Please review the following optional scholarly articles (sorted by topic).

NOTE: You will need to log in to the Chamberlain Library before accessing these resources.

Chamberlain Library Research

You are also encouraged to do additional research if you do not find what you are looking for in the resources above. The Chamberlain Library hosts many article databases. For more information about using the Chamberlain Library, view these guides:

• Search Popular Political Science DatabasesLinks to an external site.
• How to Do Library ResearchLinks to an external site.

Additional Resources and Websites

• The 50 State Constitutions: https://50constitutions.org/Links to an external site.
• Pew Research Center: https://www.pewresearch.org/publicationsLinks to an external site.
• Bill of Rights: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcriptLinks to an external site.
• United Nations Newsroom: https://news.un.org/enLinks to an external site.
• The World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/Links to an external site.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/index.htmlLinks to an external site.

Technical Resources for This Activity

Tips! It is recommended that you use one of the following for your Creative Writing Assignment:

• An MS Word document template for flyersLinks to an external site. or brochuresLinks to an external site.
• A PowerPoint slideLinks to an external site.
• A CanvaLinks to an external site. infographic
• A posterboard that you talk through by creating an MP4 video on your phone

Canva and MS Word templates provide colors and other visual elements. Just your written text will need to be inserted. Here is an example Download exampleOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader.

 

SOLUTION

Expanding Mental Health Service Access

Why is the Policy Necessary?

Mental health disorders affect one in five adults in the United States, yet access to appropriate services remains limited due to stigma, financial barriers, and provider shortages. The COVID-19 pandemic heightened awareness of mental health needs, but also widened disparities in care. This policy is necessary to……………………..purchase entire solution at $10 only