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ASSIGNMENTS

Your grade will be based on the following criteria:

· Research-Writing Project (50% of grade). You are required to write a 15- to 20-page paper (double spaced) using one of the following two options: (1) a research paper proposal pertaining to one aspect of media and politics or (2) a strategic communication plan for a local political candidate or organization. The research paper proposal/communication plan must use 12-point font with one-inch margins.

· Strategic Communication Plan: This option will require you to write a proposed communication plan for a local politician or political organization that will be active in the upcoming election. For example, your communication plan could be written for a congressperson from the Baltimore region who is seeking re-election; a candidate for a city or county-wide office; a group like Common Cause Maryland or the Maryland State Rifle and Pistol Association; or any other person or group other than your place of employment that plans to be involved this election year. I must approve the proposed candidate or organization before you begin working on the project. The strategic communication plan must include the following elements: (1) a brief biography of the candidate or organization; (2) a clear statement of the office the candidate is seeking or the specific race(s) the group is trying to influence; (3) the issues the candidate or group will be promoting; (4) the main goal of the communication strategy; (5) information about the targeted audience the candidate or organization hopes to reach; (6) the main message of the candidate or organization; (7) the resources the candidate or organization has to fund its communication plan; (8) the media strategy to connect the candidate or organization to its intended audience; (9) the action plan for how the communication strategy will be implemented; and (10) how you will evaluate the effectiveness of the plan during the course of the campaign. The communication plan must include a bibliography that lists all the sources used in the research for the project, such as campaign finance forms, candidate or organizational websites, survey data, or any other sources (journalistic, governmental, or scholarly) consulted. This option is designed for those of you who are (a) planning to choose the graduate professional project as your final assignment toward graduation; (b) pursuing a career in political communication; and/or (c) looking for additional opportunities to hone your public relations skills in a professional environment.

· First Steps: You should develop an idea for your Research-Writing Project by February 21, when you are required to email me a three- to four-paragraph proposal that explains the research paper topic, political candidate, or political organization you plan to research and what sources of information you plan to use. The research paper proposal should focus on a very narrow topic and be as specific as possible. The candidate or political organization you choose must be a real person/organization that is planning to run for office or be active during the current election cycle. In many cases, your first (and possibly your second and third) proposal will either be rejected or you will be asked to narrow your focus or clarify the purpose of your research. Therefore, it is imperative that you meet the February 21 deadline so that you have time to revise your proposal in the preceding weeks. Your term paper topic or communication plan proposal must be approved by me no later than March 6 or your final grade will be penalized by at least one letter grade. I reserve the right not to accept any paper that either (1) did not receive final approval from me or (2) received my approval after the March 6 deadline. The Research-Writing Project will be worth 50 percent of your final grade. The project must be submitted to Blackboard by 11:59 p.m. on May 7. This is a semester-long project, and I will expect semester-long quality. Please do not wait until the last one or two weeks to work on this paper.

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MCOM 651: Research Paper Topic Proposal

Due Wednesday, February 21

Blessing T. Oluwadare for Congress

I propose to write a strategic communications plan for Blessing T. Oluwadare.

Oluwadare was born as a Nigerian native but moved to the United States after winning the American visa lottery in 2012. This significant milestone led her to renounce her Nigerian citizenship and become an American citizen (Blessing T. Oluwadare for Congress, 2023).

Now, Oluwadare is running as a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress, House Maryland District 1 in the 2024 election year. Her opponents in the election season are Blane Miller III and Issac Toyos (Ballotpedia, 2024).

Oluwadare's mission for Maryland is "to fight for our most vulnerable communities, protect working families and ensure the opportunity of the Maryland dream for all without discrimination of gender, age, or races" (Blessing T. Oluwadare for Congress, 2023). Based on Oluwadare's mission, she aims to protect families in the communities by providing them with the needed resources without discrimination.

In a similar vein, Oluwadare's mission resonates with me. As an African American woman who has Nigerian roots, I feel a connection to her story. Oluwadare's story also caught my attention because she attends a church in Edgewood, Maryland, which I hold fond memories of from my childhood in that community. Imagine the impact it could make for someone who is involved in politics and shares similar identities with Oluwadare. To me, that is what makes a winning candidate. While I am not too involved in politics, I believe that a candidate like Oluwadare has the potential to make a significant impact.

As the only female on the ballot, more specifically a Black female, Oluwadare stands out in this election compared to two male candidates who are White and Black. According to research, identifying the majority of female and male voters is critical to determining which groups have the formal and informal resources and opportunities necessary for a candidate to win an election (Sanbonmatsu, 2020). I would like to explore racial and gender bias in the political system and how that plays into voter decision-making. And I also think it is important to address the impact of Oluwadare being a Nigerian Native-Born and how that may impact the election.

Oluwadare's journey from Nigeria to the United States is a testament to her determination and resilience. Her decision to run for Congress reflects her commitment to making a positive impact and representing the constituents of District 1.

It is my hope that my strategic communication plan for Oluwadare will help her stand out against her opponents in the political system with her unique background and experience that may shape her campaign.

References

Ballotpedia. (2024). Blessing Oluwadare. https://ballotpedia.org/Blessing_Oluwadare.

Blessing T. Oluwadare for Congress. (2023). Meet Blessing. https://blessingforcongress.com/.

Kira Sanbonmatsu; Women's Underrepresentation in the U.S. Congress. Daedalus 2020; 149 (1): 40–55. doi: https://doi.org/10.1162/daed_a_01772.

Feedback from professor:

Your proposal is approved. Please save this email and attach it to your final paper. Write this communication plan as if you are working on Oluwadare's campaign.

Other research you want to do for this project:

1. How much money has Oluwadare raised? (Look at her campaign finance forms.)

2. Who is the current congressperson from District 1 and how long has he been in office? How much money does he have for the campaign?

3. What are the demographics of the district? What is the partisan breakdown? In other words, how many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents live in this district?

4. What are the positions of Oluwadare's opponents in the race? How can those positions be exploited to help her win the Democratic nomination?

5. What are Oluwadare's potential weaknesses and what can she do to compensate for them?

6. District 1 is heavily Republican (the only Republican district in Maryland). What does a Democrat have to do to win in this district?

7. How did this district vote for president in the 2020 election? How might that impact your strategic communication plan?

As you do your research, keep two things in mind. First, Oluwadare has to first win the Democratic nomination in the 1st District. Second, if she wins the nomination, then Oluwadare will campaign against Andy Harris, the Republican who has represented the 1st District for several years.

The nomination will be decided during the state's May 14 primary. Your communication plan should be designed to help her win the primary. However, in designing your communication plan, you have to keep the November General Election in mind. You do not want to do anything during the primary campaign – which is geared toward Democratic voters only – that might alienate the Independents and moderate Republicans she will need to win the General Election.

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