AP Gov - April 24 - Public Policy Project Part 2
Public Policy Part 2: Agenda Setting
In this section of the paper, we will examine how the bill you have chosen became a public policy issue in the first place. In other words, we will research the background of this issue by answering the following questions.
Research Note: You should go to a public library and check out some books related to your topic. You should also contact interest groups, agencies and congressional committees involved in your topic. They will normally be more than willing to send you information on your topic. You may even get the chance to conduct an interview. Additionally, once everyone has chosen a topic, I will request Congressional Research Service Packs from our congressman. You must have at least three sources beyond the Internet. YOU MUST CITE EVERY PIECE OF INFORMATION YOU OBTAIN!!!
The following website will help you with the proper form for source citations:
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+Programs/Profile+in+Courage+Award/Essay+Contest+for+High+School+Students/Prepare+your+Essay/Citing+Sources+and+Bibliographies/
For background on your topic, I suggest beginning with a Google or Yahoo or Ask search. Then branch out beyond the Internet.
1. What is the bill you are researching? (name and number)
2. What is the purpose of the bill you are researching? What issue(s) does it address?
3. How did this become a political issue to begin with? What is the history of this problem/issue?
4. What political actors (individuals, interest groups, politicians, agencies, etc.) elevated this topic to a national political issue? How was this done?
5. Has there been any previous legislation on your topic? Was it effective or not? Why?
In this section of the paper, we will examine how the bill you have chosen became a public policy issue in the first place. In other words, we will research the background of this issue by answering the following questions.
Research Note: You should go to a public library and check out some books related to your topic. You should also contact interest groups, agencies and congressional committees involved in your topic. They will normally be more than willing to send you information on your topic. You may even get the chance to conduct an interview. Additionally, once everyone has chosen a topic, I will request Congressional Research Service Packs from our congressman. You must have at least three sources beyond the Internet. YOU MUST CITE EVERY PIECE OF INFORMATION YOU OBTAIN!!!
The following website will help you with the proper form for source citations:
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+Programs/Profile+in+Courage+Award/Essay+Contest+for+High+School+Students/Prepare+your+Essay/Citing+Sources+and+Bibliographies/
For background on your topic, I suggest beginning with a Google or Yahoo or Ask search. Then branch out beyond the Internet.
1. What is the bill you are researching? (name and number)
2. What is the purpose of the bill you are researching? What issue(s) does it address?
3. How did this become a political issue to begin with? What is the history of this problem/issue?
4. What political actors (individuals, interest groups, politicians, agencies, etc.) elevated this topic to a national political issue? How was this done?
5. Has there been any previous legislation on your topic? Was it effective or not? Why?
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