Project Work

PROJECT OBJECTIVE: The goal of this project to increase the effectiveness of oral and written communication. This assignment will critically analyze social responsibilities of individuals, brands or organizations. The project will focus on how they make a difference in the lives of people in their communities thus impacting the world and communicate that message to the general public.

DESCRIPTION: First, students will identify and select their favorite brand/company or individual and critically analyze how that company or individual addresses societal issues/problems. Next, provide a thorough critical analysis using the steps in the OREOS critical thinking organizational structure. Finally, identify how that brand/company or individual selection attempts to provide a solution to a societal problem. What is a “socially responsible is your favorite brand, celebrity, or organization? Socially responsible companies or individuals use their position and/or resources for something more than just making money. They operate in a space that focuses on social change, sharing and communicating their success with their local and perhaps global communities to make a difference.

Examples of Social Issues: poverty, homeless, job loss, mental health, illness/disease, smoking, obesity, alcohol usage, depression, suicide, violence, abuse, bullying, food/drug safety, eating disorder, addiction, police misconduct, foster care, police brutality, racism, discrimination, farm/food crisis, immigration, gangs, identity theft, military support, environmental, prison reform, help during this global pandemic, school/education etc.

REQUIREMENTS: (2) Standard title page with running head; (3) use in-text citations; (4) Minimum four (4) references required; No Wikipedia sources allowed (5) References must be listed in alphabetical order in APA style; (6) Annotation provided for each reference containing 2 to 3 sentences that summarizes each source used; (7) Write a 2 to 3 page paper, double-spaced/1000-1500 words; excluding title and reference pages; (8) Hanging indentation on each of the references; (9) Must use required headings; introduction, analysis, interpretation, evaluation and conclusion; (10) number pages in the upper right corner of the paper to comply with APA style guidelines.