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Generating a policy proposal: as a political advocate interested in this issue, you will be writing a policy proposal that utilizes the current research to propose a solution to the issue. please note that your proposal is not an opinion/position paper, and your conclusions need to be based on the scientific research you reviewed.

Instructions

1. introduction: you should set up the purpose of the proposal, provide a bit of background on the topic, and present your thesis.

2. Policy: select at least three research reports from peer-reviewed journals relevant to the cell phone use while driving making sure they address one of more f the following issues:

1. how do texting, hand-held phones, and hands-free phones compare with each other in their effects on driving?

2. how do often traditional distractions compare to cell phone use in their effects on driving (such as eating, attending to children, talking to passengers, listening to music/news etc.)?

3. Can cell phone use while driving be compared with drunk driving? Why or why not ?

4. What other variables (such as age) can affect driving while using a cell phone ?

With the insights gained from these articles cover the following in the policy portion of your proposal:

1. in a one-page summary, compare and contrast the results of the various studied regarding the cognitive abilities that are affected during cell phone use during driving.

2. Using that research, develop and explain particular recommendations for policy makers. for instance, restrict texting, or regulate the use of hand-held phones. Al your recommendations must be supported by your research findings.

3. Based on gaps in current research, describe the variables, populations and situations that you would like to see future research address.

Conclusion Review the important current research, your conclusions from that research, and how the future can lock in both policy and research, keep your goal in mind to convince the reader to support your current policy proposal and future research to examine the issue more closely

Your policy should be written in APA style which includes a title page with running header and a reference page in APA format with retrieval information, and free of typographical and grammatical errors. The body of your proposal should be 4-5 pages long.