The Ballot Infographic Assignment
Objectives:
–To apply information from chapter 6
(online textbook: https://2012books.lardbucket.org/books/a-primer-on-politics/s08-voting-and-elections.html) A Primer on Politics (free online)
–To examine the 2024 Ballot
–To understand your community and the ballot (local or state)
–To research the community and an Initiative or Measure from the ballot.
–To provide for an educational and informational graphic about an Initiative or Measure to educate others.
Other Requirements:
–Data source
–Two academic sources
–Ballot information
–Do not use Generative AI to produce any parts of this assignment. If you do, a zero grade will be assessed.
–CMS in footnotes (lack of accuracy and lack of use of correct footnotes will result in a 10-point deduction).
https://libguides.nps.edu/citation/chicago-nb
–Use of this template (the questions below)
–Do not use first or second person in the assignment.
Choose one ballot initiative or measure:
https://lwvcolorado.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=314195&module_id=613264
https://www.coloradopolitics.com/elections/2024/colorado-voter-guide-2024-primary-election/collection_db6c7224-238a-11ef-b6a9-a3ecdc22701b.html
https://ballotpedia.org/Colorado_2024_ballot_measures
Part I (15 points)
Requirements:
Submit two well written and analyzed paragraphs about how the chapter provided for information about the ballot initiative or measure.
You need to have footnotes and brief quotes from the chapter. Type your paragraphs below.
Part II (45 points)
Requirements:
Three sources of information: 2 academic sources, the sources with data (statistics)
Website or other sources about the initiative or cause
Source one:
Proper Chicago Manual of Style Bibliographic citation (Type your answer below)
Four sentences to explain the source. (Type your answer below)
Four sentences to explain why the source is important for your assignment. (Type your answer below)
If the source has a website link, please provide it below:
Source two:
Proper Chicago Manual of Style Bibliographic citation (Type your answer below)
Four sentences to explain the source. (Type your answer below)
Four sentences to explain why the source is important for your assignment. (Type your answer below)
If the source has a website link, please provide it below:
Source three (data or statistics):
Proper Chicago Manual of Style Bibliographic citation (Type your answer below)
Four sentences to explain the source. (Type your answer below)
Four sentences to explain why the source is important for your assignment. (Type your answer below)
If the source has a website link, please provide it below:
Part III (10 points)
Explain what this initiative or measure does. Present the pros and cons of the initiative or measure. What are the benefits it provides and to whom. What are the costs it provides and to whom. Write ten well written sentences about the initiative or measure. (Type below your answer.)
Provide for the source’s website.
Part IV (40 points)
Create an infographic about the initiative or measure that well represents the topic.
Requirements:
Make sure you educate others about the topic or issue.
Make an appeal to others to seek more information.
Provide data and statistics (two items).
Inspire people to get involved in the organization and with the topic.
The infographic must have: visual appeal, content, knowledge, evidence, and motivation for action.
The infographic must have its own page.