Assignment

Select a topic from the following list:

• An issue in your community or on a national scale that requires a resolution, such as a local policy or law you feel should be created or changed

• An event or action plan for your local community or workplace, such as hosting an art fair, introducing a recycling program, or cleaning up a local park

• Another topic, as approved by your instructor

Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation with accompanying video that does the following:

• Summarizes the topic and the effect of the issue on the community

• Proposes a solution to the issue or a plan of action, including a balanced summary of potential audience responses in order to best persuade everyone to action

• Includes visual aids and outside resources

• Uses effective language to persuade your audience.