The aim of this exercise is to create a one-page infographic on a specific public policy. That policy can be national, but I encourage you to select a state or local policy in Arizona. Your task is to present the most crucial pieces of information about the policy you selected, including what the sponsors of the policy claim it addresses, who it benefits, who it harms or excludes, and whether/how it might be improved. Your snapshot should not be an essay, but it can include captions with full sentences to describe features of the policy and your assessment in detail.
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PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT POS 325
ISSUE SNAPSHOT: DUE SEPTEMBER 13, 15 POINTS
OVERVIEW
The aim of this exercise is to create a one-page
infographic on a specific public policy. That policy
can be national, but I encourage you to select a state
or local policy in Arizona. Your task is to present the
most crucial pieces of information about the policy
you selected, including what the sponsors of the
policy claim it addresses, who it benefits, who it
harms or excludes, and whether/how it might be
improved. Your snapshot should not be an essay, but
it can include captions with full sentences to describe
features of the policy and your assessment in detail.
EXAMPLE: CLICK HERE OR URL BELOW FOR
MORE ABOUT FOOD4ALL
Notice how many sections in the example below
include links to follow up for more information. You
donÂ’t have to give every single detail about the policy.
Offer enough information for someone to read your
infographic and learn what the policy will do for
them, how, and when, and where to go for help or
questions. Also, notice how the graphics show people
or a place or some other aspect of the policy that
makes sense to the policy you showcase.
DETAILS
An infographic combines a selection of information
with a selection of images, with the goal of
communicating the most crucial of both to a specific
audience. The audience always consists of
stakeholders, and the information is always relevant to
those stakeholders. The goal of an infographic is to
break down barriers to entry by making relevant
information accessible to ALL stakeholders. An
infographic is successful it answers the following
questions:
1. What is the policy
2. Who does this help (or harm)?
3. When is this implemented, or which dates
should we keep in mind?
4. Where is or will this policy be implemented?
5. Where or to whom can I direct questions?
6. What is the call to action or invitation to join
the effort?
RUBRIC
Your performance will be based on how well you
answer each or most of the above questions, and how
well you integrate appropriate graphics. The graphics
you select should be relevant to the specific policy
you select. The info should be just enough to answer
the questions. Avoid jargon; use plain language.
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