Your goal is to convince the person you are writing to that a change (your change) needs to take place related to your issue or concern.

Address letter to a Congressional Representative.

NOTE: You can’t write about the same issue or concern they must be  different issues or concerns for the local and federal representative. Please also address the concern to the appropriate party. For example, if the issue is local and mandated by the state, then you would not be addressing the federal representative. 

Grading Rubric and Directions for implementation Letters:

• All letters should be a max of two pages long and done in a formal letter format with proper salutations and signature.

1. Addressed to the correct person: 10%
2. Clear choice and succinct explanation of health policy issue: 25%
3. Clear statement of your position/view on the issue chosen: 20%
4. Directive statement of what you want the person/organization to do: 25%
5. Directive closing statement, salutations, contact information and follow-up: 20%