Develop a list of strategies you can use to persuade others who might not share the same concerns about your issues or your policy proposals.
Develop a list of talking points for defending your Social Advocacy Proposal. Consider the following areas of your proposal:
Identification of the problem
Overview of existing policy
History of existing policy
Policy impacts on populations
Plan for social advocacy, or goals for change
Consider the audience for your Social Advocacy Proposal.
- Empathy and Understanding: Demonstrate empathy for others’ perspectives and try to understand their concerns.
- Clear Communication: Explain your issues and proposals clearly and concisely, using language that is easy to understand.
- Evidence-Based Arguments: Support your claims with credible evidence and data.
- Frame Your Arguments Persuasively: Present your arguments in a way that is compelling and persuasive.
- Address Counterarguments: Anticipate potential objections and be prepared to address them effectively.
- Empathy and Understanding: Demonstrate empathy for others’ perspectives and try to understand their concerns.
- Clear Communication: Explain your issues and proposals clearly and concisely, using language that is easy to understand.
- Evidence-Based Arguments: Support your claims with credible evidence and data.
- Frame Your Arguments Persuasively: Present your arguments in a way that is compelling and persuasive.
- Address Counterarguments: Anticipate potential objections and be prepared to address them effectively.