POLICY ANALYSIS
What are some ways to reduce pumping in the Salinas River Groundwater Basin to improve water security in Monterey County?
Initially, I did not immediately know what kind of environmental policy I wanted to write about. Although I feel intrinsically motivated to think critically about where my water comes from, watershed management isn’t directly related to my career interests in habitat restoration or environmental education. However, I think this topic will help me be well-rounded in various environmental issues, and it could be helpful if I do decide to go into watershed management.
ACQUIRED INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS
Writing a policy analysis required knowledge of five key aspects to extensive research:
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determining the extent of information needed
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accessing needed information
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evaluating information and its sources critically
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using information effectively to accomplish a purpose
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accessing and using information ethically and legally
MY REPORT & PRESENTATION
dela Cruz Policy Analysis
dela Cruz Policy Analysis Presentation
ACQUIRED CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Writing a policy analysis introduced me to five key aspects of critical thinking:
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explaining issues with current and background information
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presenting both evidence and credibility of sources
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identifying the contexts and assumptions that accompany relevant viewpoints
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asserting a position while acknowledging limitations
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summarizing the issue with a logical conclusion.