Imagine that Seneca College has just implemented a general BYOD (bring-your-own-device)

Policy (similar to that referred to in “Why Smartphones in the Classroom Equals Smarter Kids” by Jesse Brown). While this policy of bringing all electronic devices into the classroom, with only general rules, is welcomed by many students, you are observing certain issues and negative consequences of this policy. Because you are concerned enough about these issues and consequences – as they impact you, your friends, and possibly future students – you have decided to write a Letter to the Chair of your program, requesting certain modifications to the BYOD policy. Think of at least 3 concerns & possible solutions for each in your letter addressed to the Chair.

1. Identify your audience and purpose (including proposed solutions).
2. In addition to the Relevant Reading discussed in class, you MUST locate TWO other articles, using the Seneca Library databases or other reliable sources, to support your claim and purpose.
3. Based on your audience, purposes, and general message, think about what language and tone will be most appropriate for appealing to your reader. Consider how you will support your argument and what persuasive appeals you will use. [logos, ethos, pathos]
4. You may find it helpful to follow these steps as you develop your letter:

 

1. Provide background and summarize the problem: What situation led to your desire to write this letter/lecture? What is the problem?
2. Propose a solution: What are you proposing or asking for? You should propose a specific and realistic solution.
3. Identify the benefits: Who will benefit from the policy change? How will Seneca College (Scenario 1), or the School Community (scenario 2) benefit from the policy change or the info provided about AI in general.?
4. Minimize the resistance: What difficulties may arise in implementing the revised policy? What are the counter-arguments? How could the difficulties and counter-arguments be effectively addressed?
5. Ask for a specific action: What is your goal, wish, or intention? How would you like your reader to respond?

 

1. For letter formatting, see the model letter provided. Please type your letter (in 12 pt. font). It should be around 300 – 400 words in length. Following your letter/lecture script, you should attach a References section (see Seneca Library website).
2. IMPORTANT: Don’t forget the followings: Cover page, Equal Margins, Page number, Word-count, Line space (1.5’), Font size (12), In-text citation & Reference(s) at the end.