The student clearly names the political issue analyzed in the Engagement Activity as "government response to the climate crisis," which is explicitly mentioned in the introduction and reiterated in the research question. They provide clear and sufficient reasoning behind their interest in the selected political issue, explaining personal connections and awareness of environmental issues through organizations like WWF. Additionally, the student effectively connects the political issue of NGO influence on climate policy to course content by referencing relevant theories such as regime theory, insider/outsider strategies, and sovereignty.
