Overview
Students will identify a current topic in the news related to public administration. The first part of this assignment asks students to research the topic and discuss it in the discussion board (600 words minimum). The post should include a brief description of the issue, its direct connection to public administration, its direct connection to course literature, an analysis of the issue, and a reaction to it that focuses on broader implications. Finally, the student should pose a relevant question to allow others to comment on that issue in an informed manner. Grading is based on the quality of the written analysis and question.