Science Homework Help

PART 3: Write Letter to an Elected Official (100 points)

Write a letter an appropriate government official expressing your opinion about the article.  This can be in an e-mail.  This may include a politician or agency representative.

1.     Introduce your issue, why it is important to you.

2.     Provide a reasoned opinion (explain your reasoning) and/or request something (for them to take action, respond to your opinion, for them to provide an opinion).  The goal is to get your opinion responded to. Do not courtesy copy (cc) me with your letter or say it was a “classroom project.”  *Use information and stats to support your opinion and provide appropriate references to support your opinions. Use at least ONE piece of evidence.

3.     Request an opinion from them, such as their position on the environmental issue discussed in your article.

4.     Request an action on the basis of the article and your knowledge of the issue.  Be sure to send these officials a copy of the article (include in your letter “copy attached.”)

5.     Ask for a response to the specific item discussed in your letter. This could be just a couple of sentences, “I look forward to your response on your position on the bill AB345.”