This is a 3 part Assignment:
First Part, PLAN:
600 words total (~300 words for your source(s) notes; >300 words for the combined Step 2 parts A and C)
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Step 1 (READ):
READ (at least skim) the entire Project 4 directions (attached file) for a better understanding of Project 4. Note: the Paragraph-by-Paragraph letter outline is provided simply to help students who want one, and IF you use it, follow it loosely not strictly.
From that document, Read , https://mashable.com/archive/franklin-black-peanuts-character-historyhttps://mashable.com/archive/franklin-black-peanuts-character-historyhttps://mashable.com/archive/franklin-black-peanuts-character-history and consider your audience choice for a similar letter* to an artist/creator whose work you admire, calling for change in media representation of a community you belong to, or are allied with.” This Media RepresentationLinks to an external site. collection of texts may help with brainstorming and examples.
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Step 2 (WRITE):
As we did with Project 3, a good way to format Project 4 Plan is:
A. Thesis statement including your top 1-3 changes or actions requested, and described in some detail;
B. At least 1, recommended 2, summary-responses (S-R, ~150 words), or some form of source content and notes about them, to support your “Thesis” claims, requested actions, changes;
C. More about your audience, in this case the artist, creator, or similar person(s)* including: their name, brief bio,** most relevant works, notes (in your words) about praise and criticism their work has already received, and at least 1-2 details about what could make your Project 4 different or compelling to the audience, given what you’re asking and the benefits of it that you’ll request.
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*Note 1 –> It’s required to choose an individual human being about whom you know a lot already, and can research even more about, and who directly has the power to implement the requested steps or changes.
**Note 2 –> Do not copy / plagiarize biography text from the internet. “Brief bio” here means details you already know about the person, that you can describe in your own words, which may include items like their age, current location, country of origin, degrees completed or similar. If needed it’s acceptable to research some of these details online, but cite that content if you do so, and avoid citing Wikipedia as Wiki articles also have footnotes sources linked at the bottom, so find a more reliable source than Wiki if you’re using it for this element. Remember the purpose of doing this part is simply to describe a few characteristics you already know about the person that your readers (305W peers and your instructor) may not know already.600 words total (~300 words for your source(s) notes; >300 words for the combined Step 2 parts A and C)
PART 2, Draft :
From the Plan document developed on Part 1, expand your plan and thesis toward a full Draft 1 of your Civic Letter. In particular, make sure your letter gives detailed attention and focus to:
describe the project focus (requested action/change) and at least one source
advocate for specific action(s) on the part of the reader*
address anticipated objections the reader may have (time, money, negative effect of your requested change(s) are just a few general ones that often but not always apply here) and use rhetorical appeals to overcome those objections. For example, source evidence (ethos), appeals to reason or logic (logos), and storytelling pathos
have a balanced blend of the rhetorical appeals. For reference, see the color-coded mix of appeals to emotion, credibility, logic, etc. in the famous Letter from Birmingham JailLinks to an external site., 1963. (<– model text: not to be followed paragraph by paragraph, just in terms of its blend of rhetorical appeals)
*Audience == the creator of the media that you admire; remember it must be a person or small number of individuals, not a whole company, nor an entire platform like Instagram
aim for 600-900 words for Draft 1. Body paragraphs can follow Project 4 guidelines, pages 3-4L, loosely or closely. Body of letter should cite at least two sources that are either peer-reviewed and published in an academic journal or whose credibility your letter carefully establishes.
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Format: Word or PDF document, format letter with paragraphs and careful paragraph structure.
Points: 20 points
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To earn full credit for Draft 1:
Have written at least 600 words
Show effort of careful organization
Demonstrate clear call to action at the beginning of the letter, that is returned to in body paragraphs
Address at least two anticipated objections that the audience may be expected to have
Use at least 1 reputable source, preferably 2, to support your ideas
List source(s) in MLA format (This does not have to be a separate Works Cited page, just entries from such a page at the end of your letter).
PART 3, Final Draft:
Revise Draft 1, making sure to include attention to assignment requirements and instructor comments on your Plan and Draft 1. Most importantly, make it clear what actions, changes, steps, actions on the part of the reader that your letter is requesting. Show exigency via explaining why the issue is pressing, timely, and show the consequences of action and inaction on society.
*Audience == the creator of the media that you admire; remember it must be a person or small number of individuals, not a whole company, nor an entire platform like Instagram
Aim for 800-1000 words for Draft 2. Body paragraphs can follow Project 4 guidelinesLinks to an external site., pages 3-4 (Mentor Text), loosely or closely. Body of letter should cite at least two sources that are either peer-reviewed and published in an academic journal, or whose credibility your letter carefully establishes. When using sources, use the models from Project 3 SlidesLinks to an external site. about citation and framing your source, particularly slides 8-9.
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Format: Word or PDF document, format letter with paragraphs and careful paragraph structure
Points: 70 points
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To earn full credit for Draft 2:
Have written at least 800 words
Use at least two credible sources with their name, author, year, etc. included in-text and/or as footnotes or a WC page
Show effort of careful organization
Demonstrate clear call to action at the beginning of the letter, that is returned to in body paragraphs, and conclusion
Address and overcome objections the reader may have to your request
Use at least 2 reputable sources to support your ideas
List source(s) in MLA format (This does not have to be a separate Works Cited page, just entries from such a page at the end of your letter)