Lack of Earthquake Preparedness

objectives:
1. Thoroughly analyze and explain the background of your social issue.
2. Communicate the severity and scope of your social issue.
3. Trace your Social Issue back to its source. Address the causes of the problem.
4. Compare multiple primary and academic sources to show different findings/theories on the
Social Issue.
5. Create commentary of your own in relation to the other sources.
6. Investigate three or more strategies for working toward solutions
7. Explain and take a position on at least one government policy (government action/law) that is either
in effect or being proposed in some way.
8. Communicate the subtle differences between a community based or private solution to a social
issue, and a government policy.
9. Objectively explain/compare/explore/evaluate the varying perspectives on your topic, including your
Civic Action.
10. Make informed recommendations as to which strategy or combination of strategies you believe
should be used and how this process should be initiated.

Requirements:
● Cite and discuss the work of multiple sources (including at least 2 Scholarly Articles)
about your social issue.
● Write a 1750-2500 word (7-10 double-spaced page) Policy Paper which recommends an
action plan meant to help solve your social issue by analyzing the viewpoints of various
authors and experts in the field.
● Write a complete and correct Works Cited page in MLA format. (not included in word
count)
● Avoid 1st Person Narratives (save stories for your presentations) even when discussing
civic actions. Write about the organization, and how organizations like it are trying to
combat the problem on a larger scale. This can be a difficult writing skill to master. Ask
your English and government teacher for help if you need it.
● Compare, contrast, and respond to these various sources, combining them to formulate
your own reasoning and viewpoint.

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