You will write a persuasive advocacy letter that makes a direct request for action or that offers a new perspective about a current conversation. You will use the research and the preliminary argument
Peer Editing/Rubric for Letter of Advocacy
Format includes heading with name, title, address of the recipient
Date
Salutation
Block paragraphs separated by white space
Signature
References or Works Cited
Recipient is clearly a stakeholder of high importance/high influence
Request is clearly stated
Evidence provided to support the request is convincing
Sources (at least 2) are introduced in a way that highlights their credibility
and cited correctly
Letter writer’s own stake in the issue is communicated effectively
Letter writer’s tone is consistent and appropriate
Organization of the letter and transitions between paragraphs are effective