Jordan Wiggins

Instructions come after the video.

Local Policy Business Letter

You will write a formal letter to a local government office or official about a specific local policy that you either support or oppose. Follow the directions carefully below:

1. Topic Requirements

• You must discuss a specific policy and include the exact policy name in your letter.
• You must include a working link to where you found this local policy (city or county government website, ordinance database, or official public record).
• You cannot write about federal or state issues. Email me if you must do a state or federal policy/law.
• You cannot write about school policies.
• Focus only on city or county issues that directly impact your community.

2. Research Requirements

• Identify the exact government official or office responsible for this issue.
• Include a screenshot or image showing where you found the official’s name and mailing address.
• Do not use fake names, addresses, or information anywhere in your letter.

3. Writing Requirements

• Single Spaced
• Use business letter format (include the date, address, greeting, body paragraphs, closing, and signature line). You may use the school address as your address.
• Your letter must be two full pages long.
• Clearly state whether you are supporting or protesting the identified policy.
• Integrate 4 theories from your Mbongi readings to strengthen your argument.
• Use narrative citations throughout your letter to reference your sources.

4. Addendum Requirements

• Include a separate addendum page that contains:
• The exact name of the policy you are writing about.
• A working link to the official source where the policy is published.
• 5 scholarly citations that support your argument or provide background information.
• All sources will be checked for validity and credibility.

Submission Checklist

✅ Two-page business letter in proper format

✅ Specific policy name and working link included

✅ Screenshot/image of government office and contact information

✅ Narrative citations within the letter

✅ Addendum listing the policy, link, and 5 scholarly citations

✅ Incorporation of 4 Mbongi theories

Failure to meet these requirements will result in a deduction of points.

Local Policy Letter Rubric (Total: 100 points)

Each category is worth 25% of the total grade. Each criterion will be graded as Met (25%) or Not Met (0%).

Category	Description	Met (25%)	Not Met (0%)
1. Content & Policy Focus	The letter clearly discusses a specific city or county policy, includes the exact policy name, and provides a working link to the policy. The student states a clear position of support or opposition.	✅ All requirements met.	❌ All requirements not met.
2. Research & Evidence	The letter includes 4 Mbongi theories, properly applied to the argument. It also uses narrative citations throughout. The addendum lists the policy name, link, and 5 valid scholarly citations.	✅ All research and citation requirements met.	❌ All requirements not met.
3. Professional Format & Structure	The letter follows business letter format (date, address, greeting, body, closing, signature), is two full pages long, and uses clear, professional language.	✅ Fully follows business letter format and length.	❌ All requirements not met.
4. Accuracy & Documentation	Addendum includes a screenshot or image showing the government office and official’s contact information. All information is accurate, verified, and real (no fake details). You may use the school address as your address.	✅ All documentation accurate and complete.	❌ All requirements not met.

Total: 100 points

All four categories must be met for full credit.