Worksheet 2: Gathering Evidence of the Problem

Worksheet 1: Define the problem

Name ______Date:______

1. In one or two sentences, state the nature of the social problem that your group plans to study. Include the time period ______

2. List at least three undesirable social conditions that resulted from this problem: ______

3. List some of the themes or concepts that relate to your social problem: ______

4. Write a short phrase that summarizes the social problem and its time period. ______Worksheet 2: Gathering evidence of the problem

Name ______Date:______

The problem being addressed: ______

Present evidence that a problem exists. Be as specific as possible and cite least three sources of data: ______Worksheet 3: Determining the causes of the problem

Name ______Date: ______

The problem being addressed: ______

Briefly list several underlying factors that contribute to the problem that you have identified (support these factors with evidence):

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Worksheet 4: Evaluating historical policies

Name ______Date: ______

Your problem: ______

1. State one of the major historical policies that attempted to deal with the social problem:

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2. What were the advantages of this policy (consider effectiveness, intended and unintended consequences, costs, enforcement, public acceptance):

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3. What were the disadvantages of this policy? (Consider effectiveness, intended and unintended consequences costs, enforcement, and public acceptance):

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4. Based on your evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages, should a different policy have been implemented? Explain.

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