1. Describe a current policy issue
2. Explain whether the policy issue is a federal or state issue
3. Do you agree with the policy or not
4. Will the policy be subject to any budgetary constraints, the range of resources, and any research strategies one would employ to avoid potential pitfalls with the policy
5. Cite the relevant federal or state statute, regulation, and case law that supports the policy issue
6. What future policy shifts and trends looks to be in the near future

• Identify at least three secondary sources you used to research the issue and explain why each was useful.
• Explain how you used secondary resources to identify primary resources related to the issue.
• Name the primary resources you identified.