There is a mandatory writing assignment in this course. Students will write a 3-page letter to an organization, elected official, or an individual seeking public office about a policy position. This policy can be narrow or broad in scope, and one that affects either a local community or a national audience. The letter should demonstrate effective communication of an idea that is well supported with evidence and logic. Students may use the concepts discussed in class or issues that they research individually. All written assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the assigned due date on Blackboard via Safe Assign. All assignments should be typed on standard letter with 1” margins in size 12 font