Note: There are two parts to this written assignment, a background analysis and a formal letter. In order to receive full credit for the assignment, you must submit both parts.
- Think of a political issue that is important to you. The issue should be currently debated nationally and covered by the media.
- Prepare a background analysis in order to organize your thoughts and educate yourself about the issue. Use Ivy Tech’s Virtual Library to find 2-3 articles about the issue. Your background analysis must include:
- Identification of the people or groups involved in the debate,
- Description of conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue; and
- Various policy outcomes that are desired by the different participants in the debate.
- Students may use either APA format or MLA format, but academic standards require that all sources used must be cited.(Click on the links to learn more about MLA and APA)
- Identify the most appropriate federal, state or local elected or appointed official who can assist in affecting change. Find the address, or email address, of the official you’ve written to.
- Using formal correspondence style, prepare a letter informing the official of your concern and offering a solution or making a request for action. CAUTION: Yours may be an emotional issue, but your argument must be based on reason, not just emotion. Support your position, and refute opposing positions, with factual information and well-reasoned arguments.
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