10 Jun InstructionsWriting Assignment  – Letter to the Editor maps t

InstructionsWriting Assignment  – Letter to the Editor maps to the following learning outcomes (course objectives):·  apply key terminology appropriately to communicate effectively about ethnic and racial issues·  analyze current and historical events and their impact on ethnic minorities·  differentiate key social and political theories related to ethnic minorities in the United States·  use sociological tools, theories, and terminology to critically evaluate ethnic and racial issuesThis assignment involves examining an issue related to minorities and defending a position related to this event or issue. The assignment involves a letter to the editor. Here, you are expected to use the concepts discussed in your readings and in class to help prepare a letter to the editor of an imaginary journal or newspaper arguing for or against the issue. The final document should not exceed three double-spaced pages (font size 12).Please look at the American Sociological Association (http://www.asanet.org/press/letters_to_the_editor.cfm) information about writing Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor and follow the guidelines listed there when drafting your letter.Other resources you may want to refer to include:The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB): http://www.ascb.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=943&Itemid=408The Washington Post – How to Send a Letter to the Editorhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ask-the-post/post/how-to-send-a-letter-to-the-editor/2011/11/17/gIQAoi7IlN_blog.html  Instructions·  Choose one, or at most, two, arguments to argue your point to the editor.·  Present a summary of the event/issue.·  Then, present your arguments for or against, along with evidence (you may use external sources for this).·  Finally, suggest to the editor what course of action you recommend to address the situation.