Assignment 2: Taking Action
In this course, you have been introduced to ethics,
social problems, and social policy. This assignment will prompt action
from you to help resolve a social issue. You must learn about a problem,
find a piece of legislation addressing your concern, and act to help
solve the problem.
Using the textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, do the following:
1. Identify the Problem
Select and research a social issue based on the course readings or personal interest.
Then, address the following:
•Define and describe the social issue in detail using a variety of relevant outside sources.
•Explain the social context of the social issue.
•Identify and describe ethical concerns related to the social issue.
•Determine what population is most impacted by the social issue.
2. Find the Legislation
Use credible government sources to find and learn about a piece of legislation related to your chosen social problem or issue.
Then, address the following:
•Explain how the piece of current legislation
relates to the social problem or issue. Make sure you provide a
description of the piece of legislation.
3. Write an Advocacy Letter
In order to help resolve the social issue, you must
take action. Identify your elected representative (a democrat for the
state of Florida) and find their contact and e-mail addresses.
Write an advocacy letter regarding the piece of legislation and your support of or opposition to it.
The purpose of an advocacy letter is to support or
oppose the legislation that affects a social issue of concern to you.
This letter is a way for representatives to stay in touch with the
constituents they represent. The letter consists of a brief introduction
identifying and addressing the social issue of concern (through
personal experience, if applicable), an identification of the piece of
current legislation that addresses your chosen issue, and your request
advocating your representative to support or oppose the legislation.
Be sure to address the following in your letter:
•Identify the purpose of your letter.
•Identify House bill (HR) or Senate bill (S) number of the legislation.
•Briefly summarize the social problem or issue.
•Explain the importance of the legislation as it relates to your issue.
•Advocate for or against the legislation in a
knowledgeable and respectful tone. This includes the following:
◦Evaluating the proposed impact of the legislation on target population
◦Proposing possible ways the legislation can influence the social problem or issue
Enclosed is a sample advocacy letter
Write a 4-page report in Word format that begins
with an Advocacy Letter followed by a supporting report of 4-pages.
Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file
naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.doc.
By Wednesday, April 23, 2014, deliver your assignment to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox.
Social Issue and Taking Action—Advocacy Letter Sample
Your name and address (Letterhead)
Date
Name of Politician
Title of Politician
Address of Politician
Salutation (Dear ____________)
1st Paragraph – Let the reader know what your concern is.
Middle Paragraphs – You need your
reader to realize the importance of your concerns and the impact the law
or regulation may have. Try to be as brief as possible.
Final Paragraph – Thank your reader for considering your request and provide a way for them to respond back to you.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you about this issue,
Sincerely,
Your name
Address
Phone Number
Email Address
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