1. Select a major interest group active in United States politics.
American Association of Retired Persons -use this one, please. https://www.aarp.org/
2. Identify the main issues and the interest groups position on these issues.
Review press releases and media information on the website that informs members and potential members about the successes and/or failures of attempts to influence legislation and opinion on their issues.
A. What does the interest group do to influence these issues?
B. Have their methods and techniques been effective according to information on the site?
C. What benefits does the interest group offer members or potential members for joining?
D. How good are the incentives to join this group?
E. How easy is it to join?
F. In what ways are members able to participate in the group?
3. A good source for information about Interest Groups is Open Secrets.org http://www.opensecrets.org/
4. Read How to Write a Critical Analysis Your response should be no more than two pages, double-spaced, 12 point font.
How to Write a Critical Analysis
The purpose of a critical analysis is to evaluate the website. It is subjective based on your
opinion; however the opinion is based on analysis by breaking down the site and studying its
parts. Critical writing depends on critical reading. Consider:
How the site is organized?
Identify the purpose of the site.
Is it to inform or persuade based on facts or emotion?
Who is the intended audience?
What about the subject matter is of current interest?
What is the overall value of the website?
What are its strengths and weaknesses?
How to Write a Critical Analysis Grading Criteria
Organization and Purpose of Website and Intended Audience 10 points
Informs/Persuades on Facts or Emotions 15 points
Subject of Current Interest and Overall Value of Website 10 points
Strengths and Weaknesses of Website 15 points
5. For more information on Interest Groups and their effect on politics see the YouTube series by Steve Ansolabehere, Interest Groups and Money in Politics (1 11 videos) (Links to an external site.). https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Steve+Ansolabehere+on+Interest+Groups+and+Money+in+Politics
American Association of Retired Person:
https://www.aarp.org/
Open Secrets
http://www.opensecrets.org/
Information of Interest Groups:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Steve+Ansolabehere+on+Interest+Groups+and+Money+in+Politics
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