You will write an op-ed for the New York Times (hypothetically) on a global health issue, which is Period Poverty. Your audience is the readers of the NY Times, a general lay audience, so you need to convince them of your position and why they should care about the issue. Please read instructions for more detailed assignment instructions.
New York Times Op-Ed Piece
Purpose: To make an informed argument on a global health issue, which period poverty,
and communicate those ideas in a clear and interesting manner to the lay public
Descriiption: Generate and organize
your opinions around that issue. Take a stance on that issue and write a mock New
York Times Op-Ed trying to convince those in the lay public to share your stance. Be
sure to lay out for the audience what the issue is, why they should care, and what’s
something that can be done about it (e.g., legislation, funding).
Learning Objectives:
– Analyze the roles, relationships, and resources of the entities influencing
global health
– Display critical self-reflection, cultural humility, and ongoing learning in
global health
