Pitch Prompt
Pitch PromptThe pitch (7-10 minutes) will bridge the past and the present by analyzing an issue of modern policy relevance that can be better understood through the theoretical frameworks addressed in this course. It is your opportunity to do some creative role-play and share an area of interest with your classmates.You will need to video record your pitch. You can create your video on your phone or directly on your computer and then upload the file by adding it as an attachment your submission. Alternatively, you can upload your video to YouTube as unlisted and submit the link. The pitch is due by 11:59pm on November 20th via “Pitch” link under “Assignments”. Barring truly extenuating circumstanced, reviewed on a case-by-case basis, you will lose 2 points for every 24 hours that the assignment is late (e.g., if you turn in the pitch on November 21 and you would have received 19/20 on the assignment, you will receive 17/20 after the 2-point deduction).For months, you have diligently written to your elected officials, representatives, and government agencies to advocate for X (some bill). And your hard work paid off! Sorting through the usual ads and circulars in your mailbox one morning, you find a letter from the New York City Council. The letter commends you on your persistence and invites you to make your case to the Council—how exciting!Once the initial shock wares off, you start to plan your 7-10min presentation to the Council, thinking about what information you should include and in what order to convince the Council that X is a good choice for the people of NYC. Feeling ready and fired up, you make your way to City Hall and give the speech of your life!Choose a 2024 bill from NYC Council (it’s can’t be a bill that was enacted or passed). Once you find your bill, you will need to do some background research. You can use Google Scholar or OneSearch to find credible, peer-reviewed information. Use your New York Times account (free to CUNY students), Google News, social media feeds, etc. to see the latest media coverage.Armed with a solid background on the chosen bill, and looking back to the material we covered in class, put together 2-3 of the strongest reasons that the Council should adapt/pass your chosen bill.Your presentation should:
very briefly introduce your chosen bill;
motivate the issue (Why is this issue important?);
clearly and logically lay out your arguments in favor of the bill;
include supporting evidence and data (if appropriate);
briefly address the opposition (What are people who are against the bill arguing? How do you address those arguments?); and,
be clear enough for someone with no prior knowledge of the topic to be able to follow along.
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