GEN 499 WEEK 3

Federal Policy In recent years, immigration, health care reform, and fiscal policy have emerged as key issues in U.S. federal policy. There are many sides to each debate, and research is proliferating. Using the Ashford Online Library, identify a scholarly article that answers research questions associated with the debate over immigration, health care reform, or fiscal policy (select one). Apply the principles of critical thinking to the se

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Social Capital Read the articles, Bowling Alone: America’s Declining Social Capital and Still Bowling Alone? The Post-9/11 Split from the Project Muse database in the Ashford University Library. For this discussion, complete the following: • In your own words, describe what is meant by the term “social capital.” • Examine the influences of social connections and technology and civic engagement in academic and

4 Other / Other Other / GEN 499 WEEK 3 06 Jun 2015