Community Project

Community Project You will pick a community issue that affects our community and research a political solution. You should choose a level of government to investigate, it can be a local, state or federal issue. More information on this assignment will be forthcoming. (See end of Syllabus and Online Canvas Shell for details). WHATS IT ABOUT: Community Issues Research Project (worth 20% of your total class grade) Main Objective: For this project, you will select a community issue impacting our community and explore potential political solutions. Choose a level of government (local, state, or federal) to investigate, preferably related to your major or personal interests. Assignment Breakdown: Research Paper: Length: 4 to 5 pages (excluding works cited page). Formatting: Times New Roman font, size 12, 1-inch margins, double-spaced. Content: Present your researched findings and proposed solutions to the identified community issue. Presentation: Duration: 4 to 5 minutes. Format: Oral and visual presentation of your research findings and proposed solutions. Project Components: Identify the Problem: Choose a community problem that you’re passionate about or personally interested in investigating. Pose a question related to the problem as a central inquiry. Level of Analysis: Determine the governmental level you will investigate concerning the identified issue. For instance, analyze local responses to homelessness in Glendale/Burbank or broader solutions in Los Angeles County or the city of LA. Research Phase: Clearly present the identified problem and why it resonates with you. Frame your problem as a question using the ‘who, what, where, when, why, and how’ elements. Problem: Homelessness in the community. Rephrased as a question: How has the pandemic exacerbated homelessness locally? What are the primary causes contributing to homelessness in LA? How do governmental policies impact the homeless population? Example: Paper Structure: Introduction (Argument/Thesis): Clearly state your thesis or argument outlining proposed solutions to the community problem. Body (4 to 5 pages + Works Cited page): Use MLA format and cite a minimum of 2 primary sources. (From Scholarly Journals that are peered reviewed). Discuss the problem, proposed solutions, and supporting evidence using the ‘WH’ questions. Conclusion: Summarize your argument and evidence in one paragraph. Presentation Requirements: In class 4 to 5-minute presentation. Presentation Content: Clearly articulate the identified community problem and proposed solutions, incorporating visual aids as necessary.