Social Issue Assignment
Using evidence and concepts from the readings from Introduction to Psychology, and informed by other readings from this course, write an essay that:
1.) explains at least three roles community organizations can play in shaping public policy.
2.)makes an argument about what the most effective activity communities or organizations can do to create the most change.
Your essay must be 500 to 750 words in length (2 to 3 pages), double-spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font with one-inch margins on all sides. Cite evidence and support the readings in your essay using standard MLA format.
Reading:
1.) Guerrero, Mayra, et al. “Public Policy.” Introduction to Community Psychology: Becoming an Agent of Change, edited by Leonard A. Jason, et al., DePaul University College of Science and Health Full Text Publications, 2019, pp. 265–285
https://via.library.depaul.edu/cshtextbooks/1/
2.)McKibban, Annie R., and Crystal N. Steltenpohl. “Community Organizing, Partnerships, and Coalitions.” Introduction to Community Psychology: Becoming an Agent of Change, edited by Leonard A. Jason, et al., DePaul University College of Science and Health Full Text Publications, 2019, pp. 286–306.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/cshtextbooks/1/
3.Jones, Robert P., et al. American Democracy in Crisis: Civic Engagement, Young Adult Activism, and the 2018 Midterm Elections. Public Religion Research Institute, 11 Oct. 2018.
American Democracy in Crisis: Civic Engagement, Young Adult Activism, and the 2018 Midterm Elections
4.) Atwell, Matthew N., et al. Civic Deserts: America’s Civic Health Challenge. National Conference on Citizenship, Oct. 2017.
NCoC Releases “Civic Deserts: America’s Civic Health Challenges”
