7.3.4 Project: Making a Difference Use the websites provided or conduct your own research to find a topic you want to write about. Your research will be critical in completing the analysis and writing portions of this assignment. This section is worth 5 points.
RESEARCH
ProCon. org
https://www. procon. org/

Issues - Citizen Action of New York
https://citizenactionny. org/issues/

Directory of Elected Officials in the United States
https://www. usa. gov/elected-officials

1. Briefly identify and describe the topic you have chosen to write about. (2 points)
2. Using the directory of elected officials, identify a government official who could lobby for your cause. Why did you choose him or her? (3 points)

Use your research to answer the questions below. This section is worth 15 points.
1. What is your position on the topic you've chosen? Why do you feel this way? (5 points)
2. Provide three pieces of evidence that support your views and position on this topic. Be sure to cite your sources. (5 points)
3. With your chosen government official in mind, write suggestions that might change or influence government policy on this topic. (5 points)

You will now write a three- or four-paragraph letter to the government official of your choice. Using the answers you wrote from the "Analyze" portion of the assignment, draft a letter that clearly states your position on the topic, supports your views with evidence, and offers some suggestions that might change or influence government policy. When you've finished drafting and revising your letter, send the letter to the government official. The section is worth 20 points.