Complete your CAP file carefully. It contains most of the information you need to finish your assessment! Choose a state or local issue. Choose a format for your presentation. You may choose one of the following: letter to a newspaper editor slideshow presentation video or podcast Your presentation should address all the following questions: What is your chosen issue? What background information did you gather about this issue? What government agencies and citizen groups would likely address the issue? Are there laws or other rules related to the issue? What is the ultimate goal to address this issue? (In other words, how will you know the problem is solved?) What are the public policy alternatives to address the issue? What are the positives and negatives for each possible policy alternative? Based on your research, which public policy is the best to address the issue? Support your answer with facts. What is the best plan to get the policy enacted? Be sure to include a list of at least three sources of information. Set time aside to revise your work. Reading your work over thoroughly will help you identify areas that need improvement. You could have a trusted adult or peer review it as well. Revising your writing will make it more powerful. Keep in mind that your goal is to write in a formal style, as if your work will be presented to government officials. This activity will give you more tips for great persuasive writing.