{"id":25286,"date":"2024-05-12T00:16:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-12T00:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/4068-first-steps-on-becoming-a-grassroots-lobbyist-advocate-for-health-care-policy\/"},"modified":"2024-05-12T00:16:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-12T00:16:07","slug":"4068-first-steps-on-becoming-a-grassroots-lobbyist-advocate-for-health-care-policy","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/4068-first-steps-on-becoming-a-grassroots-lobbyist-advocate-for-health-care-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"(4068) First Steps on Becoming a Grassroots Lobbyist\/Advocate for Health Care Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a Microsoft Word document of 4-5 pages formatted in APA style, you<br \/>\n will imagine you are going to make a visit to your representative in<br \/>\nCongress. There are two parts to this assignment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Address the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Develop a one-page document that supports your position on the AHCA<br \/>\nthat you would leave with your representative or his or her aide when<br \/>\nyou make your visit.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">This one-pager, also called a \u201cleave behind,\u201d should state your<br \/>\nposition clearly in bullet points and give your reasons why your<br \/>\nposition is preferred.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">This \u201cleave behind\u201d should have 1 inch margins and utilize 14-point font throughout.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">If you were making this visit in person, you would present your<br \/>\n\u201cleave behind\u201d to the person with whom you speak during your visit.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Include a second page that describes your rationale for the position<br \/>\n in your \u201cleave behind\u201d page supported by at least two journal articles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Write a two-page brief to describe the scenario surrounding your<br \/>\nlegislative visit. Understanding the political affiliation of your<br \/>\nrepresentative, include answers to the following:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Was your member in support or in opposition to the AHCA?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">State three points that you would cover in support or opposition to your representative&#8217;s position.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">How does your nursing experience influence the advocacy position that you take on the AHCA?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">You may find it necessary to search for answers to the questions outside of the assigned reading.<\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the <a style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">South University Online Library<\/a>. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the <a style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page<\/a>. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at <a style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">APA Style<\/a>. <br style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\u2022 APA Citation Helper<br style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\u2022 APA Citations Quick Sheet <br style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\u2022 APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay<br style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\u2022 Basic Essay Template<\/p>\n<p style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Please note that the title and reference pages should not be included in the total page count of your paper.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">This assignment has two parts. Label each part separately as <b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Part I and Part II<\/b>.&nbsp;<br \/>\n Be sure to use APA guidelines for writing style, spelling and grammar,<br \/>\nand citation of sources. I posted APA Tips and APA Sample Paper in<br \/>\nAnnouncements and in the Discussion Area. Please review the<br \/>\ninstructions, and if you have any questions, please call me at<br \/>\n409-988-1868.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Title Page \u2013 Use APA Guidelines<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Part<br \/>\n I \u2013 Page 1 \u2013 Title Page; Page 2 \u2013 Leave Behind; Page 3 \u2013 Rationale;<br \/>\nPage 4 \u2013 Legislative Visit.&nbsp; If page 3 is not a full page, you can begin<br \/>\n your Legislative Visit after the Rationale.&nbsp; But the Rationale should<br \/>\nthoroughly explain your Leave Behind. <\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Imagine that you are going to make a visit to your representative in Congress. <strong style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Develop a <u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">one-page<\/u> document<\/strong><br \/>\n that supports your position on the American Health Care Act (AHCA),<br \/>\nalso known as TrumpCare, that you would leave with your representative<br \/>\nor his or her aide when you make your visit. Title your <b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">one-pager<\/u><\/b>, \u201cLeave Behind.\u201d The Leave Behind should clearly state your position in <b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">bullet points<\/u><\/b> (not complete sentences). This \u201cLeave Behind\u201d should have <b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">1-inch margins and utilize a 14-point font size throughout<\/b> <b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">the <u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">one page<\/u><\/b><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">.<\/u>&nbsp;<br \/>\n If you were making this visit in person, you would present your \u201cLeave<br \/>\nBehind\u201d to the person with whom you speak during your visit. <b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Do Not<\/b> <b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">include an introduction or your name on the Leave Behind. <\/b>&nbsp;Bullet points should be short. . .not in long sentences or paragraphs. <b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">DO NOT go over one page.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Page<br \/>\n 3 is your Rationale for your position in your Leave Behind bullet<br \/>\npoints.&nbsp; Use Rational as your Level 1 heading.&nbsp; A font size of 12 points<br \/>\n is required.&nbsp; <\/b>The rationale is required to be supported by at least<br \/>\n two journal articles.&nbsp; In determining your position, I encourage you to<br \/>\n review the four (4) plans for The Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) to<br \/>\nhelp you decide if The Affordable Care Act is \u201caffordable,\u201d therefore<br \/>\nproviding you with reasons as to support or not support the ACHA (Trump<br \/>\nCare). If one research article makes a statement, fact-check it.&nbsp; Do not<br \/>\n just assume the author is being completely truthful. If a liberal<br \/>\nwrites the article, his\/her opinion will be much different than if a<br \/>\nconservative is writing an article.&nbsp; Both the AHCA (Trump Care) and the<br \/>\nACA (Obama Care) were misinterpreted by many people based on the<br \/>\n\u201cauthor\u201d of the articles, interviews, etc.&nbsp; Remember that Nancy Pelosi, a<br \/>\n Democrat from California and Speaker of the House of Representatives,<br \/>\nwas asked what was in the ACA Bill.&nbsp; Her response: \u201cWe have to pass the<br \/>\nbill to find out what is in it.\u201d&nbsp; There are always hidden things in<br \/>\nbills. . . .be careful and diligently research both the AHCA and the ACA<br \/>\n and then form your own opinion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Part II \u2013 Level 1 heading:&nbsp;&nbsp; Brief Describing the Legislative Visit<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">An introduction and conclusion are not required. <\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Part II<\/b> will help you understand the political affiliation of your representative.&nbsp; This section also has two (2) parts.&nbsp; Use a <b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">12-point font size.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">2A &#8211; <\/b>Write<br \/>\n a brief with at least 2 well-developed paragraphs describing your<br \/>\nlegislative visit. It can be a phone interview or in-person. &nbsp;Use the<br \/>\nheading: <b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Legislative Visit<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">2B &#8211; <u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Thoroughly <\/u><\/b>answer the three (3) questions below. No heading is necessary for the questions.&nbsp; Just <b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">number and write the questions<\/u><\/b> under your brief of your legislative visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><u style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Number and write each question. &nbsp;Numbered questions are indented like a paragraph.<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">1. <\/b>Was your member in support or in opposition to the AHCA?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">2.<\/b><br \/>\n State three points you would cover in support or opposition to your<br \/>\nrepresentative&#8217;s position. Clearly identify each of the three points.<br \/>\nEx: number, bold, or underline<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">3.<\/b> How does your nursing experience influence the advocacy position that you take on the AHCA?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><b style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">References<\/b> \u2013 Do not cite references on your Leave Behind.&nbsp; Cite references in your Rationale.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a Microsoft Word document of 4-5 pages formatted in APA style, you will imagine you are going to make a visit to your representative in Congress. There are two parts to this assignment. 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