Overview
Write a short written essay in the form of a speech (as if to the membership of an organization) or written testimony (as if to a legislative committee), the purpose of which is to secure support for a specific policy proposal. You should choose an issue that you feel strongly about but is relevant to our field and covered in the course material.
You need to go beyond your own experience to support your proposal with credible scientific research or similar authority. The essay, speech or testimony, needs to: (a) define the problem that the proposed policy or program is supposed to addresses; (b) describe the proposed solution, and (c) provide factual evidence to support the claims that your proposal warrants the group's attention and support.
Think of this assignment as testimony to a legislative committee, a union, a corporate lobbying firm, or a public interest organization. Define your audience for this essay. This essay must include a bibliography and relevant citations using Chicago Style.