Gun Control Policy Public Testimony

Gun Control Policy Public Testimony

First Steps

In preparation for this assignment, complete the following activities:

  • Reflect on the results of the Brainstorming worksheet
  • Review your notes from the class discussion on organizing public testimony

Assignment Directions:

  • In the textbox below or in a separate word process document, answer the following questions:

Notes on Question of Policy

  1. What is the specific question of policy you wish to address/ What is your specific purpose statement?
  1. What are the symptoms of the problem?
  1. When and where does the problem occur?
  1. Who is affected by the problem? How does it affect you personally?
  1. What do you think should be done to solve the problem? What specific resolution plan will you propose in your speech?
  1. What research have you done on this issue that leads you to support this position?
  1. What research do you still need to do?

Notes on “The Other Side”

  1. What are some other points of view regarding this issue or problem?
  2. Why are you opposed to those alternative positions?
  3. What research do you still need to do? Where will you get information about the opposing points of view on this issue?

Notes on the Hearing

11. What group of people (hearing body, board or committee) has the power to make a policy change regarding this issue?

12. What values, experiences, knowledge and attitudes does this group have?

13. What types of appeals would be most effective for this audience? Why? What type of appeals would be inappropriate for this audience?