A. Describe the issue in the social sciences that you have selected to investigate. Why is this issue significant?
B. Describe at least three social science resources that you could use to investigate the issue you selected. Your sources must be relevant to your issue and must be of an academic nature appropriate for the issue. In your description, consider questions such as these: What are the similarities and differences in the content of your sources? What makes them appropriate and relevant for investigating your issue? What was your thought process when you were searching for sources? How did you make choices?
- Identify the social science principles that apply to your issue. In other words, which principles of social science apply to the issue you selected?
- Explain how the principles you identified apply to your issue. In other words, how are the social science principles you identified relevant to your issue?
- Identify an audience that would be interested in your issue. For example, who would benefit most from hearing your message? Or who could best help in addressing the issue?
- Describe how and why you can tailor your message to your audience, providing specific examples. For example, will your audience understand social scientific terminology and principles, or will you need to explain these? How will you communicate effectively with your audience?
