Instructions
Review the full assignment instructions located in the Week 1 module before you begin.
Step 2 – Written Testimony:
Your written testimony will contain a header, salutation, 1st paragraph, 2nd paragraph, 3rd paragraph, and final paragraph, and it should be 1–2 double-spaced pages.
Header: Your name and any community association or organization you imagine yourself representing in this scenario. Include the name and/or number of the proposed bill and a brief statement of your position.
Salutation: Address the committee in a formal way (“Dear Madam or Sir”).
First Paragraph: Identify yourself, where you are from, and if you represent a community or organization. Be sure to name any position you hold within the organization or if you have any elected position within the community. If you are representing a neighborhood, you should mention the number of constituents or homes you are representing. At the end of the paragraph, state in one sentence the purpose of your testimony and your position on the issue.
Second Paragraph: State and explain the main points you developed in your Step 1 outline. Make sure to include how this debate over the license plate impacts you and your community. This is a good place to offer knowledge you have learned from this course on African American history and culture to support whichever position you take. In other words, use historical evidence to strengthen your arguments.
Third Paragraph: Offer suggestions or alternative strategies for how to resolve the issue, and address possible concerns that those on the opposite side of the issue may have.
Final Paragraph: Thank the committee for allowing you the opportunity to speak and voice your concerns. Conclude the reasons why they should support your position.
References: Include a reference list with all the sources used to support your position. Use complete citations, not just hyperlinks. You may cite using whichever citation style you are most comfortable with.