Describe an existing change opportunity for the selected public program or policy and the desired state after improvement.

Describe an existing change opportunity for the selected public program or policy and the desired state after improvement.

Explain why improvement is needed and meaningful in this area.

Analyze the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination that exist within the selected public program or policy.

Explain specific discriminatory issues in the selected public program or policy.

Describe the specific outcomes or goals for the proposed change to the public program or policy.

Discuss potential challenges or obstacles to these goals.

Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant, credible, and convincing evidence.

Synthesize evidence to demonstrate its importance to your discussion or argument.

Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.

Demonstrate correct stylistic conventions, document structure, and source attributions.

Additional Requirements

Your assignment is expected to meet the following requirements:

Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.

APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.

Sources: A minimum four sources.

Length of paper: 3–4 double-spaced pages (not including reference list).

Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Due date: Assignment must be submitted to your instructor in the courseroom no later than 11:59 p.m. CST Sunday of this week.

View the Gap Analysis rubric to ensure you fulfill all grading criteria.