Remake of Research Persuasive Letter Project by Tiffany Montiel

Greeting

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Dear Mom,

Step 4 - Create Persuasive Letter Outline

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Step 1 - Review Directions

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Use this to make sure you have all the necessary components!

Step 2 - Choose the Social Issues that you will write about in your letter.

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1) Violence and Persecution

Javier and his parents along with others fled Central America due to rampant gang violence, death threats, and governmental persecution.

Step 3 - Research your social issue in the online databases and post articles

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Source #1

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Source #2

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Source #3

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Research Database Links

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1) Opposing Viewpoints: https://link-gale-com.lscsproxy.lonestar.edu/apps/OVIC?u=nhmccd_main

2) CQ Researcher: https://lscsproxy.lonestar.edu/login?url=http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher

3) Issues & Controversaries: https://lscsproxy.lonestar.edu/login?url=http://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=99152&pid=WE57

4) US Major Dailies (newspapers): https://lscsproxy.lonestar.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/usmajordailies/news/fromDatabasesLayer?accountid=7054

5) Newspaper Source Plus: https://lscsproxy.lonestar.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=n5h

Par. 1 Introduction to the issue

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I am writing to you today to shed light on a pressing issue that demands our immediate attention: the ongoing violence and persecution tormenting communities in Central America.I believe that this issue needs to be seen and known, and in the best way possibly help those in need.

Provide supporting evidence (throughout letter)

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List the three quotes that you are going to use from your research:

1)“Many people from northern Central America are literally running for their lives as gangs target entire families, including children, forcing them to flee”, says Jean Gough, UNICEF Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean

2)Gang violence, political turmoil, threats, extortion, persecution and sexual violence have forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes in search of safety and a better life.

3)The countries of the Northern Triangle—El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras—continue to be plagued by endemic levels of crime and violence that have made many communities extremely dangerous, especially for children and young adults.

4) Nearly 20 per cent of over 3,100 interviewees migrating in family units identified violence – including death threats, extortion, gang recruitment and domestic violence – as the main reason behind their decision to leave their communities. Unicef

Par. 3 Possible Counterarguments

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Gang violence often stems from deeper societal issues such as poverty, inequality, lack of access to education and employment opportunities, and social marginalization.

Central American governments often struggle with political instability and high levels of corruption, which can undermine efforts to combat gang violence effectively. In some cases, government officials may have ties to criminal organizations or lack the political will to address the issue comprehensively.

Par. 2 Proposed solution to the social issue

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I believe that with better law enforcement, Community engagement and social developmental Programs There could be a chance of rates of violence going down.
bringing awareness to these issues can create a bit of a decline in the community. If people like adults and children have better knowledge on the subject of gang involvement there is a less chance of them even thinking of getting involved since they know what they are sacrificing and risking.
offering Mediations can also be a way of violence prevention could be mediations. Mediation can help prevent violence and resolve disputes without resorting to gang-related retaliation.

Par. 4 Potential changes/impact

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Potential impacts or changes from these solutions can lead to the people of Central America Feeling safe again in their home. With better resources such as more law enforcement protocols and better education on the dangers that surrounds them, there's a chance things could get better. They shouldn't have to leave their home for something that can easily be controlled with the proper help and resources.

Par. 5 Closing and Signature

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As we see issue of gang violence within our community, it becomes increasingly evident that joined action is important. By uniting our efforts in law enforcement, community engagement, social development, and conflict resolution, we can stand strong against the problem of gang Related violence.

I hope that someday the Cities of Central America can soon call it home again.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Montiel

Step 5 - Create Letter and Audio Reflection and post in D2L

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Do not post here

source #4

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