Presidents are required by Article Two of the Constitution to “give to the Congress information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.”
You are to watch or read (text of the full State of the Union address is usually released and available via all of the major news outlets a few hours before the speech is given) the State of the Union Address by President Biden, which is scheduled to occur on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The speech will be carried live on all of the cable news stations, CSPAN, local ABC, NBC, and CBS affiliates. Additionally, you should be able to stream the State of the Union on all of the major news outlets’ websites, YouTube, WhiteHouse.gov, Facebook, and Twitter.
After watching or reading the address, you are to create an infographic that focuses on one of the major policy initiatives mentioned by President Biden. You can use Canva or another template you are able to find online to address the following items:
A brief background of the initiative
The impact the policy (you have selected) will have on America as a whole
How the policy will personally impact your life and identity(ies)
Whether or not you believe the policy is attainable in the next five years? Why or why not?
Whether or not you believe the policy is a good policy for America? Why or Why not?
Please keep these important elements in mind as you work on your infographic:
Your infographic can present the items above however you like.
Your infographic should be a minimum of 3 page, but no more than 7 pages.
A works cited page(s) (that does not count towards your page requirement) using the citation style you are most comfortable with that contains a minimum of 7 sources is required for this assignment and can either be the last page(s) of the infographic or be uploaded as a separate document.
The infographic should meet the requirements outlined in the keys to success section. You are encouraged to be creative.
Links to samples of infographics can be found below and are great examples of what you should aim for in terms of creativity and how to present the content in your own submission.
Sample Infographics:
https://www.vumc.org/childhealthpolicy/child-welfare-infographic-largeLinks to an external site.
https://www.achrnews.com/ext/resources/2016/11-2016/11-21-16/GovernmentOverregulation-Infographic-Final.pdfLinks to an external site.
https://www.fda.gov/media/152849/downloadLinks to an external site.
https://www.americanprogress.org/article/infographic-gay-and-transgender-workers-lack-comprehensive-workplace-protections/Links to an external site.
https://www.americanprogress.org/article/infographic-the-equality-act-explained/Links to an external site.
https://mediahub.unc.edu/black-owned-businesses-face-unique-challenges-during-covid-19-recession/Links to an external site. – scroll down to the middle of the article for the infographic
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/infographic/2016/05/13/housing-for-all-by-2030Links to an external site.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/therecord/Links to an external site. – look at Lowering the Cost of Families’ Every Day Expenses
https://visual.ly/community/Infographics/politics/white-house-initiative-aapi-affordable-care-actLinks to an external site.
https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/graphics.htmlLinks to an external site.
If you have any questions about this assignment, please do not hesitate to contact the professor.
Skills:
This assignment is designed to improve your research, writing, and critical thinking skills. In addition, this assignment provides you with the opportunity to conduct a critical analysis of an issue that is currently impacting the government or government program, develop strategies and/or recommendations, and apply the concepts you have learned throughout the semester.
Keys to Success:
In order to be successful on this assignment, please make sure that your infographic:
Meets the minimum page requirement of 3 pages but no more than 7 pages (not an works cited/reference page)
All sources are cited on the works cited/reference page according to the style you are most comfortable using (MLA or APA)
You have avoided using internet sites such as Wikipedia or sites that do not link or properly cite their sources.
You have used sites such as ProQuest, Ebscohost, The LA Times, The Washington, Post, The Huffington Post, Governmental agencies, etc., and your course textbook to find information for your infographic.
You have proofread and spell-checked your infographic
You contacted the professor if you ran into any issues or needed assistance
You learned more about the government and its potential impact on you, your family, your friends, and your community
