Socio-political Writing Assignment Composition Courses Those who need votes, sponsors, support, or want to get things done, often rely on persuasive writing skills to create logical, emotional, and moral petitions.
Objectives This assignment assesses your mastery of the Socio-Political Learning Unit objectives:
Identify forms of persuasive writing in a socio-political writing situation Analyze visual images Write clear and comprehensible sentences Navigate the persuasive writing process
Writing Process
1. Complete all lessons 2. Complete the Peer Review assignment before the deadline (online students) 3. Revise and visit the Writing Center in the Librarys Lower Level 4. Submit your final copy and prepared envelope to Dr. Bodily before the deadline 5. Submit electronic copy to eCampus and www.turnitin.com before the deadline
Areas of Emphasis Point-of-view, audience, voice, clarity, action verbs, sensory details, showing description, persuasive appeals (logos, pathos, ethos), and business letter formatting Format This letter shall be word processed in MS Word file format, utilizing a minimum of 350 words and a maximum of 700 words, formatted according to business letter guidelines taught in the lessons. This letter does not require sources or a Works Cited page; however, you may provide citations in MLA formatting style to strengthen your Logos. This assignment also requires you to prepare a professional No. 10 business envelope according to formatting taught in the lessons and by the US Postal Service. The envelope must be word processed and printed in a printer. Place a stamp on your envelope or purchase a pre-stamped envelope from the US Postal Service.
Page 2 of 8 US Postal Service Verification & Submission You are required to send this letter to your audience as follows:
LECTURE STUDENTS: Submit your hardcopy signed letter inside your printed envelope with stamp to me before the deadline posted in the syllabus, and I will send your letter via US Postal Service.
ONLINE STUDENTS: Capture a photo of your letter placed inside your printed and stamped envelope and capture a second photo of your US Postal Service receipt or photo of your delivery (dropped in a mailbox). Paste these images to the end of your digital file. WARNING: If I cannot determine you sent your letter as required, you will not receive credit for this assignment.
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