Choose a public policy that interests you. You may use the policy you have been working on throughout this course or select a new one.
Gather evidence that the evidence that the current policy is not working as intended.
OR to support/oppose a proposed bill.
Write a goal for your fact sheet. Your fact sheet should inform, persuade, or educate (e.g., about a legislative proposal; budget request)
Write a thesis statement for your fact sheet – If your fact sheet is effective, how will it affect public perception and discourse on this issue?
Design a fact sheet that accomplishes your communication goal and supports your thesis.
Required Headings:
HEADLINE/BACKGROUND
Explain the policy in generalist language
Explain how you would like to impact the policy.
Explain how you think your impact would positively affect the community.
How does this policy affect this community (and other communities like it)?
LIST OF SUPPORTING FACTS – INCLUDE FACTS/FIGURES
What are the current policies? How are they affecting the community? Why do you think they should change?
Identify the KEY policy actors on the particular policy (e.g. legislators, non-profits, advocacy groups, the media).
Explain how the policy actors influence the policy
CALL TO ACTION/RECOMMENDATIONS
What approaches do your alternatives take? (repeal, change with new policy tools, etc.)
How would your proposed changes impact policy outcomes?
YOUR CAREER INTERESTS
How do your career interests align with your goal in this public policy change?
How could you support the effectiveness of your impact through your future public policy advocacy?
What role would your future public service career play in this policy area?
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