In this creative writing assignment, you will take on the role of an advocate and analyze how federal and state powers interact in addressing public, health, and environmental issues. Utilize the First Amendment, your state constitution, and any other documents needed. Select a topic from the list below and create a (one-page) visual representation—such as a brochure, a flyer, or infographic—that shows how your state’s government shares power with the federal government on your chosen topic.
Topics:
- COVID-19
- Vaccine policies
- Regulation of substances such as tobacco and cannabis
- Human trafficking
- Environment: The right to clean air and water
- Regulation of Class IV drug policies: Legal (ex. opioids) v. illegal (fentanyl, methamphetamine, etc.)
- OR choose your own relevant topic of interest
Visual and Informational Media Design Method
Tips! It is recommended that you use one of the following for your Creative Writing Assignment:
- An MS Word document template for flyersLinks to an external site. or brochuresLinks to an external site.
- A PowerPoint slide Links to an external site.
- A CanvaLinks to an external site. infographic
- A posterboard that you talk through by creating an MP4 video on your phone
Canva and Word templates provide colors and other visual elements. Just your written text will need to be inserted. Here are a couple of examples: Example 1Links to an external site., Example 2Links to an external site., Example 3Links to an external site..
Please feel free to download the template for the Creative Writing Assignment: TemplateLinks to an external site..
Prompts
Your (one-page) flyer or brochure should include the following elements and respond to the following prompts:
- A clear title
- A short introduction about your topic
- Then use any of the Amendments from the Bill of Rights, your state constitution, or any federal policy to answer the following questions:
- How does your topic relate to your state constitution?
- How does your topic relate to federal government policies?
- Describe how your state shares power with the federal government pertaining to your chosen topic.
- Would you advocate for any type of change to your state or federal policies regarding your topic?
Writing Requirements
- One page in length.
- Integrate at least one source. All material within the course room can be cited and referenced as needed.
- Please be sure to paraphrase the information. Please do not copy and paste unless it’s a reference.
- At the bottom of your flyer, add references.
- Follow appropriate APA citation guidelines. Here are two excellent resources: Crediting Sources Made SimpleLinks to an external site. and the Writing CenterLinks to an external site..
