Toolkit: A step-by-step guide through the civic action process for students.

Brainstorm an Issue
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Use the Library
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Search the Internet
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Search the Media |

Search Your Community |

Link Your CAP to Policy |

Evaluate Policy (GRADE) |

Citing Your Sources |

Government Apps |

Opinion Polls and Surveys |

Create a Website |

Use Social Media |

Create a PSA |

Create Fliers |


Gaining Support
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How to Persuade
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Create a Petition
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Host a Panel Discussion
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Write Letters to Officials
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Resolving Conflict
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Fundraising
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Social Media
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Creating News Releases
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Letter to the Editor
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Conduct Meetings
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Public Speaking
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Phone Interview
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Face-to-Face Interview
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Email Interview
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Thank You Letters
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Meeting Lawmaker
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Lobbying
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Set the Public Agenda
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Attend a Public Hearing
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Thank You Letters
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Get tips and advice on your first or next civic action!
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Facebook’s “Town Hall” Makes it Easier to Contact Your Elected Officials
Connecting with your elected officials is a critical step in your CAP project. By simply submitting your street address, Facebook's “Town Hall” provides you with a list of your local, state, and federal elected officials.
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