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Exercise 1.1: Societal Problem and Societal Categories

Your Total Score: __(Maximum: 10 points)__

A. Define the term “societal problem” by quoting a full sentence directly from the //Maxwell Manual//.

(2 points)

Part A score:

__·__ **__Place quote:__** “A societal problem is when some aspects of our society, or, as we call it, “a societal condition,” fails to meet one or more of the six goals."

(Coplin 2007: p. 4)

 __ B. Choose **one** of the following societal categories: Crime, Education, Environment, Health, Housing, Jobs and Economic Development, or Poverty. Find, reference, and attach the first page of a newspaper article from a print or electronic source that discusses some aspect of the societal category. Attach the first page of the article behind the entire 1.1 exercise. In a paragraph of no more than 200 words, explain your interest in the societal category and quote one full and relevant sentence from the article. (8 points) __

Part B score: _

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 * ** Write the societal category you choose, exactly as it is stated in the Part B directions: **
 * Education


 * ** Write a paragraph of no more than 200 words explaining why you are interested in that societal category (including newspaper article quote). Start your answer on the next line. **

Exercise 1.2: Identifying Public Policy Your Total Score: (Maximum: 20 points) A. Define the term “public policy” by quoting directly from the //Maxwell Manual//. (2 points) Part A score: _  o ** Place quote: ** B. Describe and reference (using any print or electronic newspaper) a legislative, administrative, and judicial action that relates to some aspect of your societal category. Attach the first page of each article(s) used. Articles may be used more than once at any point during this module. If an article is used more than once, place it behind the entire exercise where it is first used. (9 points)

Part B score:


 * ** Describe and reference a legislative action: **


 * ** Describe and reference an administrative action: **


 * ** Describe and reference a judicial action: **

C. Describe and reference (using any print or electronic newspaper) a national, state, and local public policy that affects your societal category. Attach the first page of the article(s) following the directions from 1.2B. (9 points) Part C score: _
 * ** Describe and reference a national (federal) public policy: **
 * ** Describe and reference a state public policy (indicate which state): **
 * ** Describe and reference a local public policy (indicate which local government): **

Exercise 1.3: Identifying Players and Stakeholders

Your Total Score: __(Maximum: 17 points)__

A. State the major difference between a “player” and a “stakeholder” by quoting directly from //How You Can Help// or the //Maxwell Manual//. (4 points)

Part A score_


 * ** Place quote: **

B. Choose one of the policies you described in Exercise 1.2B or C and restate it below. Identify three different and distinct players that may be directly influencing the policy. The player must be an individual, not a group, and the player does not have to be mentioned in the article you used. Write a one sentence justification explaining what makes each of them a player. No source is needed for this exercise. (7 points)

Part B score_


 * ** Restate the Policy from Exercise 1.2B or C: **

** Player #1: Name: **

** Title: **

** Justification: **

** Player #2: Name: **

** Title: **

** Justification: **

** Player #3: Name: **

** Title: **

** Justification: **

C. For the policy you stated in Part B, identify three different and distinct local stakeholders who are not players. Write a one sentence justification for each stakeholder stating why they are stakeholders and not players for the policy you have identified. Stakeholders do not have to be mentioned in the article you used. No source is needed for this exercise. (6 points) Part C score ** Stakeholder #1: ** ** Justification: ** ** Stakeholder #2: ** ** Justification: ** ** Stakeholder #3: ** ** Justification: **

Exercise 1.4: Identifying Players Your Total Score: _ (Maximum: 18 points) A. Using //How You Can Help// or other sources from the “Research Guide” section of the 101 web site, find a public interest/lobby organization that seeks to influence governmental policy on your societal category, and identify a player within the organization. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise, unless you quote directly. (4 points) Part A score:_ B. Using //How You Can Help// or other sources from the “Research Guide” section of the 101 web site, find a nonprofit organization (other than a public interest group) that provides direct assistance or raises money to deal with the societal category you have chosen, and identify a player within the organization. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (4 points) Part B score:_ C. Identify a governmental department (administrative) office at either the federal, state, or local level that has a clear role in the societal category you are studying, and identify a player within the department. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (5 points)
 * **Write the exact name of the organization** **and its geographic location:**
 * ** Briefly describe one of the organization’s lobby goals: **
 * ** Write the name and title of the player you could contact: **
 * **Write the exact name of the organization** **and its geographic location:**
 * ** Write the name and title of the player you could contact: **
 * ** Briefly describe a specific service provided to the organization’s clients: **

Part C score: _


 * ** Write the exact title of the administrative office and its geographic location: **


 * ** Write the name of the player in the department: **


 * ** Write the e-mail address and phone number of the player: **

D. Identify an **elected** federal, state, or local government official who is a player in the societal category you are studying. You may want to contact this player later in the course. No source is needed for this exercise. (5 points)

Part D score:


 * ** Write the exact title of the elected office: **


 * ** Write the name of the elected official: **


 * ** Write the e-mail address and phone number with area code of the elected official. If the official can only be emailed through a webpage, indicate this and provide the web address: **

Exercise 1.5: References Your Total Score:___ (Maximum: 10 points)  · ** Start the References page on the next line or on the next page. **
 * Prepare a list of references that includes all sources for this module.
 * Follow the APA format.
 * Include all sources used in the exercises.