In Unit 10, you will complete a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.

In this assignment, you will choose a policy issue or problem you care about and compose a PowerPoint presentation. It could be any topic you learned about earlier in this class.

Describe the issue.
What method would you use to evaluate the problem?
Based on the evaluation, what are the possible policy alternatives?
Provide statistics, data, or other evidence of the problem.
Identify the interest groups that are involved in this issue.
Your 8- to 10-slide requirement is excluding your title, introduction, and reference slides.
Use one basic slide design and layout.
Text large enough to be read by your audience (font size 20–34 point).
Limit slides to between 6 and 8 lines of content.
You may use pictures, charts, and graphs to supplement your material as long as they do not take up the entire slide.
Use bullets for your main points.
Use speaker notes to fully explain what is being discussed in the bullet points as though you are presenting to an audience, being sure to follow Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
Presentation should be well ordered, logical, and unified as well as original and insightful.
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
Appropriate citation style should be followed.

You should also make sure to:

Use examples to support your discussion.
List all sources on a separate reference slide at the end of your PowerPoint and reference and cite them within the body of the presentation using APA format and citation style. For more information on APA guidelines, visit Academic Tools.

Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!

Step 1: Choose Your Policy Issue

Select a topic you care about or learned in the course. Examples include:
- Criminal justice reform
- Prison overcrowding
- Workplace safety policies
- Police use-of-force policies
Make sure the topic has data or statistics available for support.

👉 Tutor tip: Choose a topic where you can provide evidence and multiple perspectives.

Step 2: Describe the Issue Clearly

Dedicate 1–2 slides to describing the problem:
- Define the issue
- Explain why it matters
- Use concise bullet points
Include speaker notes to elaborate with examples, context, and explanation.

Step 3: Evaluate the Problem

Identify how you would evaluate the problem:
- Use quantitative data (crime rates, workplace statistics, budgets)
- Use qualitative data (case studies, expert interviews, public opinion surveys)
Include at least one visual (chart, table, or graph) to support evaluation.

Step 4: Present Possible Policy Alternatives

Dedicate 1–2 slides to policy options:
- Alternative 1: Pros and cons
- Alternative 2: Pros and cons
- Alternative 3 (if applicable)
Explain how each alternative could address the problem.
Include speaker notes to provide additional details.

Step 5: Provide Evidence and Data

Include statistics, data, and research evidence on at least 1–2 slides.
Visual aids like charts, graphs, or infographics help your audience understand the issue.
Make sure each slide has 6–8 lines of content, font size 20–34, bullets for main points.

Step 6: Identify Interest Groups

Dedicate 1 slide to stakeholders:
- Government agencies
- Nonprofits or advocacy groups
- Community members or professionals affected by the policy
Explain each group’s role, influence, or perspective in the speaker notes.

Step 7: Organize Your Slides

Slide structure suggestion:
1. Title slide
2. Introduction slide
  3–4. Description of the issue
  5–6. Evaluation and evidence
  7–8. Policy alternatives
3. Interest groups / stakeholders
4. Conclusion / recommendation
5. References (APA format)
Use one basic design and layout throughout. Avoid clutter.
Use bullets, not full paragraphs.

Step 8: Speaker Notes

Fully explain each bullet as though presenting to an audience
Include examples, statistics, and supporting details
Use standard English, proper grammar, and punctuation

👉 Tutor tip: Think of speaker notes as the script for your presentation.

Step 9: References and APA Citations

Include a reference slide at the end with all sources in APA 7th edition format
In-slide citations: Cite sources in parentheses within the slide content (e.g., Smith, 2023)
Use credible sources, including open-access journals, government reports, or academic articles

Step 10: Design and Mechanics

Font size 20–34 point for readability
Limit 6–8 lines of content per slide
Use charts, graphs, or pictures sparingly to support points
Ensure presentation is logical, original, and insightful

Step 11: Final Checks Before Submission

Review flow and order of slides
Proofread text and speaker notes
Ensure APA formatting for citations and references
Check that slides are visually consistent and uncluttered

Policy Issue Analysis and Presentation