Write an advocacy story for a popular media outlet which is a bit different tone than a scholarly journal article (which is more objective and literal). It is hoped that this activity will spawn a discussion with the acquaintance which will spur you to follow up with advocacy for the issue in five to ten years.
The advocacy story should engage the reader, provide evidence from primary research, address ethical concerns, and suggest a policy-making process to address the issue. Start with your story by introducing the central character(s) and the issue. Then blend in the 9-points listed below to ensure you have discussed multiple dimensions of the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics and evidence. evidence and policy.
The 9-points the initial post should identify the:
Problem the evidence and policy are intended to address
Purpose of the evidence and policy
Population the evidence is drawn from and policy is created for
Research methods used to generate the evidence
Data collected and findings
A policy recommendation which will address the issue introduced in the story
Why the proposed policy will address the issue introduced in the story and research
The ethical foundations on which the policy is based
A proposal outlining the process of making the policy
The review of the article should incorporate the flow of your story and health literacy concepts. While carrying the story and the evidence through to the end, the initial post should suggest a change in policy which will address the issue you have chosen. In text citations and references at the end should be included in APA format.