Homework: Becoming a Grassroot Lobbyist/Advocate for Health Care Policy
You will imagine you are going to make a visit to your representative in Congress. There are two parts to this homework.
Address the following topics:
I. Develop a one-page document that supports your position on the AHCA that you would leave with your representative or his or her aide when you make your visit.
1) This one-pager, also called a "leave behind," should state your position clearly in bullet points and give your reasons why your position is preferred.
2) This "leave behind" should have 1 inch margins and utilize 14-point font throughout.
3) If you were making this visit in person, you would present your "leave behind" to the person with whom you speak during your visit.
4) Include a second page that describes your rationale for the position in your "leave behind" page supported by at least two journal articles.
II. Write a two-page brief to describe the scenario surrounding your legislative visit. Understanding the political affiliation of your representative, include answers to the following:
1) Was your member in support or in opposition to the AHCA?
2) State three points that you would cover in support or opposition to your representative's position.
3) How does your nursing experience influence the advocacy position that you take on the AHCA?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.