Define and introduce the seven topics
Assignment #15- Election Issues Assignment (Total Points 110)
This is an individual assignment
This assignment will take some time to research the candidate’s biographical information and positions on the seven issues. Do not leave this assignment until the end of the 7 ½ weeks- start working on it as soon as the semester begins. You are to discuss all candidates listed for this assignment.
1. This assignment should be one narrative formatted assignment and include a title page, a singular running head for all pages of the assignment. Additionally it will have three parts and a conclusion and bibliography.
2. All pages of assignment should be numbered.
3. This assignment should be done in a narrative format. You may insert charts to summarize information, if you choose within the narrative for both parts 1, 2 and/or 3. However, each part should not be ONLY a chart, it must include a narrative as well.
4. Use of appropriate Headings (APA), grammar & spelling (for entire assignment). If you have any questions about what appropriate Headers to use for APA (2009) 6th edition and/or contact the Writing Center for Assistance (Information on how to contact them listed in Syllabus page 31.
5. Use at least 3-4 references from outside, preferable peer reviewed journals/sources (to be used within your narrative sections in the entire assignment)
6. All three references you use to support your narrative need to be listed in a bibliography in APA format at the end of your narrative paper
This Assignment will contain the following:
• Introduction of the Assignment (Use “Introduction” as your Header for this Part) (5 Points) (approx. 50-100 words)
Part One: (30 Points)
(There is no page count for this part, write as much as you to in order to answer the questions)
• In a narrative format:
1. Define and introduce the seven topics (see list below a-g)
a. Gun Violence/Gun Control
b. The “New” Green Deal, Fossil Fuels, Banning Plastics? And/or Climate Change
c. Immigration/Border Control
d. Healthcare/Medicare for All versus expanded Medicaid or fixing ACA
e. Economics/New Jobs/Economic Inequality
f. Social Justice
g. Education
2. Explain how each of the seven topics are significant to health (either directly or indirectly).
3. Explain how each of the seven topics relate to Nursing, Health Care, Advocacy and/or Health Policy, if you do not think they do, then explain why you feel that way.
4. Explain whether you think each topic is an important topic to be included in the candidate’s platform(s) – explain why and if you do not, explain why not?
5. Use one reference/citation from a peer reviewed Journal or Nursing organization (example- like the American Nurses Association)
6. All references should be listed in your end bibliography for this assignment
Part Two (30 Points)
(There is no page count for this part, write as much as you to in order to answer the questions)
Using narrative format, discuss the candidates, and include the information listed below for EACH candidate:
1. Name
2. Age (This looks to be concerning for older Candidates like Bernie Sanders, Trump and Joe Biden)
3. Sex (This is really going to be a factor for many voters- social media is talking about gender, and that it may be time for a women President
4. Party they have declared for
5. What is their education? Degrees/Universities they attendedK
6. Previous Political experience and/or offices they have held (if any) **This will be important for example Pete Buttigieg has ONLY been a Mayor and has no National exposure, and/or international/Foreign Affairs experience
7. Your opinion & and internet opinion on strengths of each candidate (based on what you read)
8. Your opinion & internet opinion on perceived weaknesses of candidate (based on what you read)
9. What are Super PAC’s and how do they play a role in campaign finance for candidates
10. Are they accepting Super PAC money?
11. Are they supported by the NRA or have they ever been in previous elections?
12. Have they received support from other high profile groups in past, such as Unions, Police, NRA or Fire Fighter Unions/Groups
Part Three: (30 Points)
(There is no page count for this part, write as much as you to in order to answer the questions)
1. In narrative format, which summarizes each of the candidate’s positions on the seven topics (a-g). You may group the information within a chart, inserted within in your narrative, however this whole part should not be just a “chart”. You will need to research the seven topics listed below on the web for each candidate.
a. Gun Violence/Gun Control
b. The “New” Green Deal, Fossil Fuels, Banning Plastics? And/or Climate Change
c. Immigration/Border Control
d. Healthcare/Medicare for All versus expanded Medicaid or fixing ACA
e. Economics/New Jobs/Economic Inequality
f. Social Justice
g. Education
For this part:
**For the Republican Candidate(s), which are Bill Weld and Donald Trump- you may need to go back and look at Trump’s platform in 2016- and the platform for the Republican Party (some candidates may have a lot of information available concerning the seven topics, while others may not have as much available).
**For the many, many Democrat/Socialist candidates again you will need to look up each individual, view video and written print on the web- you will need to look at the Democratic platform as well platforms for 2016, 2018-
Part Four Use Header- Conclusion (10 Points) (Approximately 100 words)
Create a narrative conclusion to this assignment, in which you; state where you stand/feel about the issue (s) & which candidates most closely represent your positions, and why
The names of the candidates for your assignment:
Let me just say that it is anticipated that several candidates may drop out of the race after the debates in this next year. If a candidate listed below drops out, you do not have to include them in your assignment. I will make changes as they drop out and delete them from your list of Candidate “To Do’s” – informing you by class announcement on Canvas.
***You ARE to do all the candidates listed… if there is someone running, not listed below, that you would like to include you may do so.
As we head towards Spring 2020 debates and onward, there is a good chance some of the below listed candidates may drop out of the race- Please check to see if they are still running. If you see they have dropped out then you can skip doing them.
Bill Weld
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Pete Buttigieg
Amy Klobuchar
Bernie Sanders
Elizabeth Warren
Tom Steyer
Michael Bloomberg
Election Issues Assignment Tips:
Since this is an Individual Assignment. This information may seem tough, but honestly I have looked and there are quite a few sites that have summarized the candidates’ positions on the issues. Summaries of the previous debates may be helpful, and that can be found online as well. There are debates anticipated for 2020 but have not been published yet. I encourage you to watch debates to understand what the issues are, and how they are proposed to be addressed by the candidates running.
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