Instructions:
You will have two options for this exam. Please select one and submit it through Canvas. The exam is due this Friday (April 28th).
The answer should be at least two pages, double spaced and in 12-point font. The map can be a small inset or attachment that you ref
Option 1:
Water quality is and continues to be a highly debated issue both within the United States and abroad. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), water quality is the condition of water, including chemical, physical and biological characteristics. The aforementioned definition is related to the suitability for drinking or swimming. Poor water quality can lead to major health risks. Communities such as Flint, Michigan and Jackson, Mississippi, have received national attention in regard to water quality (not in good ways). If you were selected as a highly-paid consultant to fix either one of their problems–how would fix/address the issue? Select either community and discuss. Utilize online sources to assist you in answering the question. Make sure to include the following: name of the community selected, any statistics from news sources, recommendations, a fictional account of what makes you qualified (i.e. scientist on staff) and a map of the area (Google Maps, Mapquest, etc.).
Option 2:
Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress. She served from 1969 to 1983. Also, she has the distinction of being the first African American to run for a major party’s nomination for President in 1972. At the time, the only woman to do so. She is known for many quotes but one stands out to me, in particular. The quote I reference is, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” In focusing on the aforementioned quote, how would you increase citizen engagement of African Americans and other underrepresented groups in your hometown, country or county? Utilize online resources to include at a minimum: overall population of your location, small map of the area, number of African Americans or another minority group of your choice, an issue that is of interest in the area and how you would increase their participation in public meetings or community outreach activities.
**Citizen engagement includes how to advertise for meetings, time of meetings, location of meetings, how to get individuals to participate and so forth.**