Assignment Instructions/ Description
For this assignment, you are asked to prepare public comments on an environmental decision to express support or dissent for specific components of the decision. , we will discuss in class, commenhng is a process that allows individuals, organizations, agencies, and businesses to provide written input on environmental policies or programs under review. In class, we will review past comments, learn how to eff ectively access upcoming decisions on government websites, and discuss strategies for effective commenhng. You may choose to submit comments on a completed or pending decision and, if you choose a pending decision, you are encouraged to submit your comments to the corresponding agency. Evidence-Based: While this A not meant to be a formal research paper, your comments should rely on credible resources and be evidence-based.
For instance, you may wish to re.r . resources we have discussed in class, including EPA's various databases or ElScreen or CDC's Agenry .r Toxic Substances and Disease Registry's ToxProfiles or Environmental Health Tracking Network. While a specific citation format A not required, these ref erences should be cited in a professional and consistent format with sufficient in.rmation that would allow readers or viewers to re.r back to these sources. Peer Review: You (or your team) will be assigned t of your classmates' (or two teams') draft public comments. A structured rubric will be provided in advance in Canvas Professional writing A rarely, if ever, done alone without collaborators or reviewers. The purpose of this activity A to improve your paper with feedback and to read examples of similar work.
Business Format: For more tips on business .rmat, see: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/pro.ssional_technical_writing/basic_business_letters/index.html. You do not need to include your home address, which A common in business formatted letters. However, if you plan to submit your comments to the corresponding agency, your contact in.rmation is recommended and may be
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