The goal of this assignment is to identify a particular problem in our society

The goal of this assignment is to identify a particular problem in our society and conduct research on what resources are available to address this problem. You are to identify federal, state and local resources that are focused on the issue. For example, you can identify various laws, organizations, and/or grassroots volunteer efforts. You should describe agencies, their mission and any activities of the organizations. You should contact these agencies to gather information. How are such efforts are funded? Are they not for profit agencies? Do they rely on taxpayer dollars? Have their activities been effective in addressing the issue? Why or why not? What do you identify is the greatest challenge in addressing this issue?

The ultimate goal of persuasive presentation is to convince the audience that they should become involved with the identified issue by providing some sort of service. Being an involved citizen means participating in our democracy. What can the audience do to help with this problem?

You will create a PowerPoint presentation (10 minutes) describing the information you have identified, videotape it and upload it. This is a formal presentation and both you and the PowerPoint should be visible to the viewer. You must also include a formal outline with citations and references.

Audience: an academic audience and all others interested in the topic

Purpose: explain, inform and persuade

Length: 10 minutes- 10 slides paid as 3pg

outline- 1pg

bibliography- 3 sources 1 page

Format: APA Style

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 sources cited in the speech
• Formal Outline: typed, correct format, complete bibliography