This semester-long project is worth 150 points and allows you to engage deeply with a social issue of your choice. By identifying, researching, and proposing strategies to address the issue, you will apply community psychology principles to real-world problems. The project will be divided into three main parts, all building on each other. This is the largest portion of your grade, so please be diligent. Detailed instructions and rubrics for each section are provided in iCollege.
Task 1: Develop a communication plan that outlines your objectives, key audiences, and key messages. Identify and prioritize three potential audiences and plan your communication strategy tailored to the most important audience.
Task 2: Create an infographic summarizing the key information from your research and analysis, targeting your identified audience. Ensure the communication is clear, concise, and accurately reflects your findings.
Task 1: Identify an organization addressing the social issue and write a brief overview of its mission and structure.
Task 2: Align the organization's approach with your research, assessing its impact on the relevant populations and issues.
Task 3: Construct a logic model detailing the organization’s strategies, expected outcomes, and long-term impacts. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the organization’s approach from a community psychology
