For this assignment, you will apply your understanding of ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade an educated, discerning audience, in the form of an essay written in APA format. Here are a few possible topics for your essay: • Persuade your boss to give you a raise and/or promotion at work. • Pretend that you are running for a locally elected office in your community. Explain why voters should choose you. • Make a persuasive pitch for implementing a new money-saving process, offering a new product or service, or improving employee morale at your workplace. • You have a great idea for a new business, or for a non-profit organization in your community. Write an extended pitch to attract investors. (See “Microgenre: The Pitch,” pp. 244-246 for an example). • Convince your supervisor to allow all employees to spend one afternoon of paid time each month volunteering at a local charity. • Make a persuasive case for allowing employees to telecommute (work from home) one day per week. If you would like to choose a topic not on this list, please consult with your professor to make sure it is appropriate. Basic Requirements: • Length: 4-5 pages (1000 to 1250 words) • Sources: 4 or more, at least 2 of which should be from sources found in DeVry Library databases, and 2 may come from high-quality Internet sources • All sources listed in the references must be cited in text; all sources cited in text must be listed in the references • Follow APA format throughout. Consult Chapter 26 and Chapter 28.

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