Change Agent Assignment: Part II of the Three-Part Course Project (200 points):
Now that you have researched your policy, it is time to take the role of a "change agent" and advocate for change by creating a case for your policy recommendations. Create a visual representation of a (one-page) flyer, brochure, or infographic that includes:
- A clear title
- A statement answering:
- Why is the policy necessary?
- What prompted your attention to implement change?
- Relevant evidence
- Data, statistics, trends, or other evidence you uncovered.
- From a professional perspective, what recommendation(s) would you advocate for?
- You can utilize your original 2-3 sources from the Week 5 Policymaking Charting Assignment OR find 2-3 additional sources. All material within the course room can be cited and referenced as needed.
Writing Requirements
- One page in length.
- Integrate at least 2-3 sources. All material within the course room can be cited and referenced as needed.
- At the bottom of your flyer, add references.
- Follow appropriate APA citation guidelines. Here are two excellent resources: Crediting Sources Made SimpleLinks to an external site. and the Writing CenterLinks to an external site..
Sample of the completed Week 5 Policymaking Assignment:
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Name: [Student Name] Class: POLI 330 Professor: [Professor Name] Date: [Insert Date] |
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Topic |
Every Woman Every Child Initiative |
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Background Issues Leading to Policy |
· This policy was developed in 2010 as part of the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals and launched in 2016 to advance the health outcomes of women, children, and adolescents. · The purpose of this policy is to end preventable deaths and promote better health outcomes for women and children (United Nations, n.d.). · Formed by eight organizations: IDB, PAHO, UNAIDS, UNFPA, UNICEF, UN WOMEN, USAID, and the World Bank. · Health inequity measurements are challenging to obtain. · Funding is limited and is threatened to be eliminated. |
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Affected Individuals Domestically or Internationally |
· From 1996 to 2018, there was a 40% increase in births attended by professional medical personnel (Sanhueza et al., 2022). · Unattended births in 2018 were 20 percent in Peru. · 7 million children younger than 5 years died from preventable diseases in 2011. · 2.5 billion people do not have access to proper sanitation facilities (Kikwete et al., 2013). · Immunizing 90% of children will eliminate preventable diseases. |
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Sources |
Kikwete, J., Jenkins, K., & Whitbread, J. (2013). Playing our part to save children's lives. The Lancet, 381(9880), 1798-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(13)60719-9 Sanhueza, A., Carvajal, L., Cueva, D. A., Caffe, S., Camacho, A. V., Berroterán, M.A., Horowitz, D., Gordillo-Tobar, A., Mujica, O. J. (2022). The Every Woman Every Child initiative: Supporting countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to reduce social inequalities in health. International Journal for Equity in Health, 21, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-022-01682-9 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs – Sustainable Development. (n.d.). Every Woman Every Child. https://sdgs.un.org/partnerships/every-woman-every-child |
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