Technical Resources for This Activity
Tips! It is recommended that you use one of the following for your Creative Writing Assignment:
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 MS Word templates provide colors and other visual elements. Just your written text will need to be inserted.
Here is the Change Agent Assignment template and an example:
- documents will be in the files
Instructions
Change Agent Assignment: Part II of the Three-Part Course Project (200 points):
Now that you have researched your policy, it is time to take the role of a "change agent" and advocate for change by creating a case for your policy recommendations. Create a visual representation of a (one-page) flyer, brochure, or infographic that includes:
- A clear title
- A statement answering:
- Why is the policy necessary?
- What prompted your attention to implement change?
- Relevant evidence
- Data, statistics, trends, or other evidence you uncovered.
- From a professional perspective, what recommendation(s) would you advocate for?
- You can utilize your original 2-3 sources from the Week 5 Policymaking Charting Assignment OR find 2-3 additional sources. All material within the course room can be cited and referenced as needed.
Writing Requirements
- One page in length.
- Integrate at least 2-3 sources. All material within the course room can be cited and referenced as needed.
- Please be sure to paraphrase the information. Please do not copy and paste unless it's a reference.
- 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
Grading
You will be graded using the rubric below.
Outcomes
- CO 1: Differentiate between various constitutional models and theories, examining how they influence governance and diverse citizen rights in the United States and through time.
- CO 3: Assess different governmental policies and laws concerning their impacts on individual freedoms and societal order.
- CO 5: Formulate original policy solutions that harmonize diverse stakeholder interests.
- CO 6: Assess effective international collaborations in addressing global health crises and consider the implications of these efforts for health equity.
- CO 7: Evaluate and apply various methods of political analysis, including quantitative and qualitative techniques, to distinguish and demonstrate the ability to analyze data.
Due Date
By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
POLI330_W6_Change Agent Assignment Grading Rubric (1)
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVisual and Informational Media Design Method | INSTRUCTIONSFormat
| 30 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent | 60 ptsOutstandingThe assignment addresses all required prompts.54 ptsVery GoodThe assignment is missing 1 of the required prompts. 48 ptsCompetentThe assignment is missing 2 of the required prompts.42 ptsNeeds ImprovementThe assignment is missing 3 or more of the required prompts.0 ptsPoorNo effort | 60 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis | 40 ptsOutstandingThroughout the whole work, content expresses original thoughts.36 ptsVery GoodThroughout most of the work, content expresses original thoughts. 32 ptsCompetentThroughout some of the work, content expresses original thoughts.28 ptsNeeds ImprovementThroughout little of the work, content expresses original thought.0 ptsPoorNo effort | 40 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport | 30 ptsOutstandingThroughout the whole work, claims are supported with relevant, contemporary topics/policies, accurate facts, and circumstances.27 ptsVery GoodThroughout most of the work, claims are supported with relevant, contemporary topics/policies, accurate facts, and circumstances. 24 ptsCompetentThroughout some of the work, claims are supported with relevant, contemporary topics/policies, accurate facts, and circumstances.22 ptsNeeds ImprovementThroughout little of the work, claims are supported with relevant, contemporary topics/policies, accurate facts, and circumstances.0 ptsPoorNo effort | 30 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Sources | 20 ptsOutstandingThe assignment integrates the 2-3 required sources per assignment instructions.18 ptsVery GoodThe assignment integrates less than 2 sources as per the assignment instructions. 16 ptsCompetentThe assignment mentions or implies sources but does not integrate the sources as per the instructions.0 ptsPoorNo effort - the work does not integrate OR mention the required source(s). | 20 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and Clarity | 10 ptsOutstandingThe text is well-written overall and has engaging content. It would be even better with some minor adjustments to grammar, spelling, and punctuation.9 ptsVery GoodThe text shows potential but could benefit from some improvements in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 8 ptsCompetentThe text has valuable content but would greatly benefit from significant improvements in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.0 ptsPoorNo effort | 10 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting | 10 ptsOutstandingSources are cited within the text and referenced in APA format with minor errors.9 ptsVery GoodSources are cited within the text and referenced in APA format with major errors. 8 ptsCompetentSources are cited within the text but lack reference(s) OR source(s) are referenced but lack citation(s).0 ptsPoorSources are not cited or referenced. | 10 pts |
Total Points: 200