Write a letter to your Legislator regarding the issue you selected for your issue paper. Go to https://www.rnaction.org, go under Issues, and then click on Health Care Reform " Write your Legislator", this will show you an example for writing to your congressman. This is a letter that will actually be mailed following its review and grading by faculty.
Submit your letter in Word format under assignments when completed. Please submit at least two weeks prior to due date for review.
Rubric for grading Letter to Congressman
Obtain the correct address for the senator
Correct format for addressing the letter
Main text- Use of polite tone, trying to appeal to the senator's own interest when addressing the issue
Closing
Punctuation and grammar
The Honorable (full name)
(Room #) (Name) Senate Office Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator ____________
Dear Representative _______________
To Your Representative:
The Honorable (full name)
(Room #) (Name) House Office Building
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515