This document provides instructions for a grassroots lobbying assignment on health care policy. Students are asked to write a 4-5 page paper in APA format where they imagine visiting their congressional representative. The paper should include:
1) A one-page "leave behind" document stating their position on the AHCA in bullet points with reasons for their preferred position.
2) A second page describing their position rationale supported by at least two journal articles.
3) A two-page brief describing the legislative visit scenario, including whether the representative supported or opposed the AHCA, three points discussed, and how the student's nursing experience influences their advocacy position.
First Steps on Becoming a Grassroots LobbyistAdvocate for Health Ca.docx
1. First Steps on Becoming a Grassroots Lobbyist/Advocate for
Health Care Policy
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.
Address the following topics:
• Develop a one-page document that supports your position
on the AHCA that you would leave with your representative or
his or her aide when you make your visit.
o This one-pager, also called a “leave behind,” should state
your position clearly in bullet points and give your reasons why
your position is preferred.
o This “leave behind” should have 1 inch margins and utilize
14-point font throughout.
o If you were making this visit in person, you would present
your “leave behind” to the person with whom you speak during
your visit.
o Include a second page that describes your rationale for the
position in your “leave behind” page supported by at least two
journal articles.
• Write a two-page brief to describe the scenario
surrounding your legislative visit. Understanding the political
affiliation of your representative, include answers to the
following:
o Was your member in support or in opposition to the
2. AHCA?
o State three points that you would cover in support or
opposition to your representative's position.
o How does your nursing experience influence the advocacy
position that you take on the AHCA?
You may find it necessary to search for answers to the questions
outside of the assigned reading.
On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA 7
format.
*Please note that the title and reference pages should not be
included in the total page count of your paper.