Composition I Final Exam
Purpose: Write a 2-3 page letter or email to a specific audience to propose a practical
solution to a local or specific problem.
Due Date: Turn in essay on day of Final Exam, during the week of May 7-10
Introduction: Clearly identify writer, intended audience, purpose and focused problem.
Use formal letter (or email) format, and a persuasive tone to gain your reader’s
attention.
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Background: Explain the problem or issue to your audience. Provide specific
examples, personal stories, expert sources or evidence to persuade your reader that
this issue needs to be solved.
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Propose a practical solution to problem. Provide specific descriptions, reasons and
arguments to persuade your reader.
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Respond to counter-arguments: Honestly admit possible objections, costs and
problems with your solution, and then try to answer these counter-arguments.
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Provide a balanced and polite conclusion. Appeal to your audience’s reason,
emotions and manners to persuade them to adopt your solution.
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Editing: Use correct letter format, documentation of sources, grammar and spelling.
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Average Score:
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GRADE:
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