Writing in a Political Context: The Value of Letters to Legislators.

Stotsky, Sandra

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ERIC Number: EJ362174

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Publication Date: 1987

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Writing in a Political Context: The Value of Letters to Legislators.

Stotsky, Sandra

Written Communication, v9 n9 p394-410 Oct 1987

Explores the contexts of the letters citizens send their legislators, focusing exclusively on their value. Suggests that the letters about political issues and personal concerns sent by citizens are of great value to both the writer and the reader. (SKC)

Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, Community Relations, Interpersonal Communication, Legislators, Letters (Correspondence), Participative Decision Making, Political Issues, Social Responsibility, State Officials, Writing Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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