Title: Ride-Along Documentary
Course: Civic Action Project (CAP): Connecting Government Concepts to Your Community > Section: Civic Action Project (CAP) - Complete and Submit Assignments Here!

📝 Description

Arrange and document a ride-along or job shadow with a government employee to see policy implementation at street level. This activity provides unique insight into bureaucracy in action.

Estimated Time: 4-6 hours plus documentation

Category: Higher Effort Activity

📋 Requirements

- Arrange ride-along with government employee
- Document full shift (4-6 hours)
- Create photo essay showing 'day in the life'
- Interview employee about policy implementation
- Write 500-word analysis of street-level bureaucracy

✅ Complete/Incomplete Rubric

Student receives full points when ALL criteria below are met:

Arrangement and Preparation ✓

- Proper permissions obtained
- Background check/waivers completed if required
- Appropriate dress and behavior
- Safety protocols followed
- Employee role clearly identified

Shift Documentation ✓

- 4-6 hour shift completed
- Multiple activities observed
- Challenges documented
- Citizen interactions noted
- Decision-making processes observed

Photo Essay Creation ✓

- 8-10 quality photos taken
- Permission obtained for photos
- Captions explain government work
- 'Day in the life' story told visually
- Professional presentation

Employee Interview ✓

- How policies affect daily work discussed
- Discretion in implementation explored
- Biggest challenges identified
- Public misconceptions addressed
- Job satisfaction factors discussed

Analysis (500 words) ✓

- Meets word count requirement
- Street-level bureaucracy concept applied
- Policy vs. practice gaps identified
- Employee discretion analyzed
- Connects to course concepts
- Shows understanding of implementation challenges