Monday, March 30, 2009

Extra Credit Assignment: 10 pts

As discussed in class, here are the details on the PolicyMap extra credit assignment. PolicyMap is a new website that has launched to aid policymakers and planners. This assignment is worth 10pts added on to your midterm grade.

Your assignment is to analyze the website, http://www.policymap.com/ using the following criteria:

>What is the general purpose of the site?
>What information is gathered via PolicyMap?
> How could this tool be used to influence decisions?
> Do you find the site to be worthwhile? Is the information useful?
> Take a look at the sample community profile on the sample tab- then, after reviewing the information how would you describe the area?

Here's an article on a recent application of Policy Map.

-Be sure to address all five questions in your paper. Please provide your response to the above questions, typed in a word document. Your responses should not exceed one page, single-spaced.
All assignments must be received by April 6th at 9pm.
Please email to tsilwick@yahoo.com.

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