Advocacy Letter Assignment Building on the topic the student used for the first assignment, this assignment will require the student to write a one page advocacy letter to be sent to their legislator.
Advocacy Letter Assignment Building on the topic the student used for the first assignment, this assignment will require the student to write a one page advocacy letter to be sent to their legislator. This assignment will be worth 20% of the cumulative grade. An advocacy letter is a way to influence the ideas and views of legislators or decision makers within an organization. It allows the writer to maintain contact with the legislator or decision maker, to keep the issue high on the priority list when the writer cannot meet with them personally. The format of the advocacy letter should be written in a standard letter format. Proper title and language should be used. It should not be more than two pages long, as to increase the chances that the letter will be read by the legislator, his or her staff or decision maker. Letters maybe mailed or sent electronically. The advocacy letter should contain the following components: • Addressing the Letter – If the letter is concerning a Federal or State Bill or issue, it should be addressed to the Member of Congress or State Legislator who represents the student or if the issue is more local, it should be addressed to the decision makers who would be most concerned with the issue. Use the correct salutation. • Introduction – Introduce yourself and offer a concise statement about the reason for the advocacy letter. If discussing a specific legislative bill, include the bill number. • Health Policy Issue l In one to two paragraphs, accurately describe the issues raised, provide a clear position in favor of or opposed to, and offer specific examples of your concerns. Personal stories work well here. • Legislative or Advocacy Recommendations l Directly ask for the acti
