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