· Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
· APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.
· Sources: A minimum of four sources.
· Length of paper: 3 double-spaced pages (not including reference list).
· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points.
Assignment
· Describe an existing change opportunity for the selected public program or policy and the desired state after improvement.
o Explain why improvement is needed and meaningful in this area.
· Analyze the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination that exist within the selected public program or policy.
o Explain specific discriminatory issues in the selected public program or policy.
· Describe the specific outcomes or goals for the proposed change to the public program or policy.
o Discuss potential challenges or obstacles to these goals.
· Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant, credible, and convincing evidence.
o Synthesize evidence to demonstrate its importance to your discussion or argument.
· Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
o Demonstrate correct stylistic conventions, document structure, and source attributions.