Assignment Task:
In this creative writing, you will take on the role of an advocate and analyze how federal and state powers interact in addressing public, health, and environmental issues. Utilize the First Amendment, your state constitution, and any other documents needed. Select a topic from the list below and create a (one-page) visual representation-such as a brochure, a flyer, or infographic-that shows how your state's government shares power with the federal government on your chosen topic. Need Assignment Help?
Topics:
COVID-19
Vaccine policies
Regulation of substances such as tobacco and cannabis
Human trafficking
Environment: The right to clean air and water
Regulation of Class IV drug policies: Legal (ex. opioids) v. illegal (fentanyl, methamphetamine, etc.)
OR choose your own relevant topic of interest
Visual and Informational Media Design Method
Tips! It is recommended that you use one of the following:
An MS Word document template for flyers or brochures
A PowerPoint slide
A Canva infographic
A posterboard that you talk through by creating an MP4 video on your phone
Canva and Word templates provide colors and other visual elements. Just your written text will need to be inserted. [Example document mentioned here.]
Prompts:
Your (one-page) flyer or brochure should include the following elements and respond to the following prompts:
A clear title
A short introduction about your topic
Then use any of the Amendments from the Bill of Rights, your state constitution, or any federal policy to answer the following questions:
How does your topic relate to your state constitution?
How does your topic relate to federal government policies?
Describe how your state shares power with the federal government pertaining to your chosen topic.
Would you advocate for any type of change to your state or federal policies regarding your topic?
Writing Requirements
One page in length.
Integrate at least one source. 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 Simple and the Writing Center.