We have been reading and discussing issues of audience. Audience is crucial when deciding how to write on any given topic. This being said, let's pretend that Georgia College and State University has found a large sum of extra money in the school budget and Dr. Leland (President of GCSU) has asked students to submit letters of recommendation for a popular musician (or musical group)** to perform on the GCSU campus next Spring. I would like you to write a persuasive letter in which you are trying to convince her that your choice is the best choice for GCSU. Keep in mind your audience(Dr. Leland & other administrators). What type of information and evidence will they find most compelling? How can you clearly state why your choice is the best and how it will be a positive experience for GCSU students? What might they value?
To whom it may concern,
It has come to the attention to myself and others that a large sum of money is to be allocated towards hiring a musical group to perform at GCSU next semester. I would like to place my vote towards New York based group "We Are Scientists". The band is the perfect candidate for playing at a liberal arts college for a number of reasons. The group holds a higher popularity in Europe than they do in their native United States, providing them with experiences easily relatable to the college demographic. The group operates a website that covers much more than just their music, promoting creativity, humor and objective thinking. The band is known for their sense of humor and easygoing nature during interviews, and such a talent for thinking outside the box would surely be appreciated on a campus such as this.
Give it some thought, their music is generally free of vulgarity, and the band is currently on the rise, making their booking rates fairly cheap.
Sincerely,
Michael Rabalais
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