Assignment:
Research Project -
Part 1
Part 1 - Choose a problem or issue pertaining to your community. Using concepts covered in the first part of the course, complete a literature review on the problem you want to solve. Include past proposals, programs and interventions.
You should have at least 6 journal articles listed. Be sure to summarize the journal article in detail. You will use this information later when you write your policy brief. The research must be credible and compelling.
Your community DOES NOT include your place of employment, or your home - look to the larger community that you are a part. It does not have to be in South Carolina.
Research Project
Part 2 - Using your literature review, write a policy brief regarding your community intervention. Bes ure to look at my comments on your literature review before writing your policy brief.
Choose your topic/issue.
Choose your audience, i.e., government agency, business, education system, and legislation and law
Use the outline under "How to Write a Policy Brief."
Your policy brief should not be longer than 6 pages.