Become an Agent of Change We have spent the semester learning about important so

Become an Agent of Change
We have spent the semester learning about important social and racial issues, but learning about them is not enough. Now, we will do something about them.
For Writing Project 4, our last essay of the class, we will be working on a research paper about how to become an agent of change. We will research past change makers and their principles. We will use all of the information we have learned in the last 6 weeks to build our Agent of Change plan. This essay will account for 25% of your grade for our class.
To begin, please review this video:
The Challenge: Find the Courage to be a Change Maker
We are all committed to social change in our own ways. Your choice to pursue further education is in and of itself an act of social change. With it , you will have the tools to be able to make positive social change in your own community as you learn about the world around you and see where injustices remain. These areas of need can become your battle ground. What are they? Where are they? What needs to be changed/improved? How can you build a personal resolve to be part of that shift towards equality or social reform?
You can do so by:
Contributing to social change at home
Contributing to social change at your current employment
Contributing to social change in your community
Become a mentor to others around you
So, where do I begin? We can begin by looking at those who went before us.
Complete Step 1 and 2: Writing Project 4: Steps 1 and 2 Research Your Agent of Change
Please think about a person in history that has made positive changes on society. He/she has helped bring about peace, justice, rights, or a voice for those who could not speak for themselves.
Here are some examples:
Caesar Chavez, Latino Civil Rights Activist
Dr. Martin Luther King, Civil Rights Activist
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Women’s Rights
Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani Activist
Here is a long list of Activists Links to an external site.to explore from the past.
Here is a list of current ActivistsLinks to an external site. to research.
Please read on some of the choices and choose one that aligns with your concerns for the future.
Choose only one to focus on for your paper.
Next, find 2 pieces of information: Newspaper article or scholarly article about the actual person (Agent of Change) from a reputable sourceNew York Times
Washington Post
NPR
A scholarly article on his/her cause.For example: Cesar ChavezNews article (from a reputable source) on Person NPR Life Review of Cesar Chavez Links to an external site.
Scholarly Article on Migrant Workers (Cause) Immigration Reform and Farm Labor MarketsLinks to an external site.
To complete this research, please follow our Research Guide carefully. Visit the Cuyamaca College LibraryLinks to an external site. to conduct your search.
List the Characteristics of the Person You Choose
What makes this person a strong agent of change? What tools did they use? What temperament did they display? Which characteristics made them well-suited for their activism? Make a list of 10 things about this person that made them a great leader for their cause.
Think about how you can embody those characteristics in your own dedication to bring about change.
Complete Step 3 Writing Project 4: Step 3 Research Your Cause
Research some current issues and choose one to align your efforts towards.
Some ideas:
Racial Justice
Immigration Laws
Healthcare Disparities with Covid-19
Policing in the US
Poverty and Education
Here is a list of ideasLinks to an external site. to consider.
Choose 2 articles on your topic to use as research for your essay.News article on the issueNew York Times
Washington Post
NPR
Scholarly article on the issue from a reputable source.
To complete this research, please follow our Research Guide carefully. Visit the Cuyamaca College LibraryLinks to an external site. to conduct your search.
Step 4 Complete Your Rough Draft
Please follow this format for your 800 to 1000 word essay: