ADVOCACY PROJECT
Select and study a current legislative bill, research the issue, and determine your
support or opposition to the policy.
Write a Position Statement (50 pts.)
• Description of the bill
• Describe the issue at hand
• Describe the population affected
• Include the target of change
• Identify the key players
• Include benefit or risk for society if bill is approved or not include statistical
evidence to support your position.
• Describe Funding or resources required for the proposal
• Assume your position (are you in support or opposition)
• Validate your position with authoritative references or primary source
quotations
• Propose specific recommendations to the bill
Format: 2-3 pages Word document; double spaced. Include a cover page and
Bibliography page with the sources of information cited and referenced.
