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Write a one to one and a half page letter to an official of an organization – local, national or international – which argues for a change in that organization’s policy or practice on an issue of great concern to you.

For example, you could write the, the prime minister of Canada, the secretary general of the United Nations, or the leader of an international corporation, charity or country.

 

• You must have the real name and correct address of the person to whom you’re sending the letter

 

• It must be a legitimate issue or problem which you describe clearly

 

• You must argue persuasively for a change in the organization’s policy and clearly state the outcome or change that you desire

 

• Your letter must demonstrate a keen understanding of the art of persuasion using any combination of appeals to reason (inductive and deductive), emotion and character/ethics

 

This letter must be typed in proper business letter format, about 300 500 words,