Fact sheet topic

This is the first big step in our final project process. Topic I would like to use is human trafficking and dark web.

this is a two step project and will need to be hired for the second portion as well.

I have attached an example of what the teacher could be looking for. You will have to use UWM libraries for searching topic.

Heres the instructions

1. You have graduated and are working for a Law Enforcement Agency. Your supervisor knows that you have successfully completed a Dark Web course as part of your Master’s work. They have asked you to prepare a Fact Sheet to advise local high school students about a topic related to the Dark Web. The final Fact Sheet would be used as takeaway materials after a presentation to the student body.

2. You will need to pick a specific area related to the course that would be of interest to High School students. The choice is really up to you, and I will work with you to frame this as best we can.

3. Your final Fact Sheet may use up to five materials found in our course readings. They may be academic or popular press materials, as long as they were assigned readings/viewing for the course and are available to anyone online.

The final Fact Sheet must include at least an equal number of outside academic or legal journal articles you identify through your research. So, if you use three class articles, you must identify at least three additional academic or legal journal articles that you can use in your work.

A total of no more than 10 resources may be used.

4. Conduct searches using the UWM Libraries resources to verify that you have various peer-reviewed academic journal resources available on the topic. Note that books are not peer-reviewed. Make sure to Change the search criteria from “Everything” to “Articles” if you use the general search bar.

For example, if my research question were “Who holds the liability when a self-driving car crashes?” When I search, I see 3 or 4 related peer-reviewed articles on my first search page. I also see research-based articles testing a possible process…which would not be helpful for this assignment. There are links to newspaper articles, which would also not be useful for this assignment. You will need to take the time to make sure your resources fit this assignment…it won’t always be instantly obvious.

It’s wise to have a couple of backup ethical issues just in case your research lacks enough academic articles to support the issue.

5. Based on my research question and the materials I found, my Factsheet issue would then be “Car manufacturers should be liable when self-driving cars are involved in accidents.” Remember, this is a statement rather than a question. Your factsheet will then work to convince the reader that your view is the correct one.

A Fact Sheet is a concise, typically one-to-two-page (aka one-side or two-sides of a single sheet of paper) document designed to convey essential information about a specific subject swiftly. Its primary objective is to present facts and key points clearly, briefly, and easily digestibly. When crafting a Fact Sheet, students must determine the most crucial details, arrange them coherently, and articulate them in their own words.

Note that Fact Sheets are a combination of informative and persuasive communication. Your Fact Sheet may be more informative or persuasive depending on the specific topic.

Fact Sheet

Your Fact Sheet will be a maximum of two pages. The work should be for a general audience; picture giving this to your 10-year-old cousin or your grandparents…what would they need to know to persuade them to see your point of view?

General fact sheet template guidelines:

1. TitleThe title contains the subject of the fact sheet followed by the words Fact Sheet.
2. IntroductionA brief summary (typically 1-3 sentences) describing the goal or main point of the fact sheet, followed by a bulleted list or outline of the key concepts or issues that will be addressed in the fact sheet.
3. BodyDivide the fact sheet into distinct sections. Present each section with a clear, informative heading followed by the most important facts about the topic. Remember that facts must be verified and relevant to the topic. Sections may include images, graphs, tables, etc.

• Note that these visual elements could be created by the student and not copied from other materials.
• OR they could be copied from other sources and include citations to the original work.

1. Conclusion There must also be a formal conclusion that, in general, will follow the rules outlined by the website.
2. ReferencesMake sure to use reputable sources and cite all sources in APA citation format outlined in the Purdue OWL APA section beginning with the page. Note that navigation on the left side will take you to the various formats depending on the material you cite.
3. Readability – Your document must be readable and understandable to an average non-expert reader. Ensure that the movement through the document is clear to the reader. Read several of the examples so you get a feel for how one moves through a short document.

Formatting for a fact sheet

• 2 columns per page with 1 outside margins and 0.5 column margin.
• Block paragraphs according to the topic. (Be as concise as possible).
• Single-spaced with double-space between headings and sections
• Use fonts that contain easy-to-read characters and no less than 10-point font size
• Use color, italics, and bolded text to organize and highlight information, remembering that more isnt always better.
• 1-2 pages in length. Note that short or long is not better…the goal should be to let the topic and the material guide you.
• Final submissions will be limited to Microsoft Word format (.doc & .docx) or pdf.
• Many downloadable templates are available for free online. There are even free templates for both Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
• Note that while you can download formats similar to the examples, the use of a template is not required.