Eagleton Institute of Politics
Do you like getting into people's heads and finding out what they really think? Well, one of the ways the Eagleton Institute of Politics serves the state is by asking people their thoughts and opinions on various topics. The results of Eagleton polls are often quoted in newspapers and news programs.- Learn about the institute and some of the programs it offers to the public: http://www.eagleton.rutgers.edu
Look at one of these polls that Eagleton conducted: http://eagletonpoll.rutgers.edu/index.php.
- Consider the types of questions asked. Think of an issue that affects your school, town, or state, and develop a topic to conduct a poll about. Have it approved by your troop leader.
- Ask people how they feel about the issue.
- Share your results with an official in your school district, town government, or the state legislature.