Access and read the “Letter of Intent” on the USDA website, located in the Topic
Access and read the “Letter of Intent” on the USDA website, located in the Topic Resources, then evaluate the effectiveness of this letter of intent in 200-250 words. To analyze this letter, identify the main rhetorical appeals. You might also consider these questions: How did the writer show the proposed program was a fit with the sponsor? Did the needs statement give context, scope and justification? Were the organization’s credentials clearly stated? How clear was the instrument of purpose? Was the writing well-edited? What were the biggest strengths of this letter of intent? What were the biggest weaknesses?