In the American democratic system, citizens have the right and responsibility to engage in the political system. Contacting your state representative is one way to become involved in this political process. In this task, you will synthesize your thesis and research findings from your research paper and write a letter to your state representative to voice your opinion on the Burmese python problem or other selected ecological topic. Look at the Online Sunshine website to see more information about the Florida government as well as how to contact your state representatives.
a. Identify your Florida state representative and senator.
b. Synthesize and condense your thesis and research findings into a shorter version that will fit in a one-page letter. Make sure you clearly state your opinion and use your research to support your views. As you write your letter, consider these helpful tips in the article “Effective Communication With Your Representative” from the Florida House of Representatives website
. c. Read your letter a few times and make any necessary revisions and edits to improve the grammar, syntax, and cohesion of your ideas.
d. Mail or email your letter to your representative and submit your letter to your teacher for grading.