Invest in the Future Assignment, Part 1 Important: Create a set of five sentences that explains, supports, and develops thoughts about an assertion you have for your community investing in the future. Ideas could relate to parks or water quality, education and awareness programs; services for small children or older adults; new specific arts or recreation programs; or free training in a specified area. Or, think of an institution and what it could invest in to make a difference, such as hospitals, police departments, or schools. You likely have many ideas of what Central Piedmont could invest in to help students or the community. Narrow to something wholly original that you care about but that is broad enough to develop ultimately with examples and research. Claim: Important: State your exact proposal and include ideas of why it is necessary or important. (just one sentence) Logos appeals: State two supporting points to convince readers that your proposed investment is a good idea. Invite them to understand the value in what you are proposing. (just two sentences) Pathos appeal: Provide a specific but concise example that may connect more to the reader's emotions or sense of humanity or compassion. (just one sentence) Other ideas: Report one thought that differs from yours or provides additional perspective about your proposal and that is credible and deserves acknowledgment. (just one sentence) [We will discuss how to develop the ethos appeal throughout the writing.] Assignment Example (cannot use this one as your focus) Invest in the Future Assignment, Part 1 Important: Create a set of five sentences that explains, supports, and develops thoughts about an assertion you have for your community investing in the future. Ideas could relate to parks or water quality, education and awareness programs; services for small children or older adults; new specific arts or recreation programs; or free training in a specified area. Or, think of an institution and what it could invest in to make a difference, such as hospitals, police departments, or schools. You likely have many ideas of what Central Piedmont could invest in to help students or the community. Narrow to something wholly original that you care about but that is broad enough to develop ultimately with examples and research. Claim: Important: State your exact proposal and include ideas of why it is necessary or important. (just one sentence) Logos appeals: State two supporting points to convince readers that your proposed investment is a good idea. Invite them to understand the value in what you are proposing. (just two sentences) Pathos appeal: Provide a specific but concise example that may connect more to the reader's emotions or sense of humanity or compassion. (just one sentence) Other ideas: Report one thought that differs from yours or provides additional perspective about your proposal and that is credible and deserves acknowledgment. (just one sentence) [We will discuss how to develop the ethos appeal throughout the writing.] Assignment Example (cannot use this one as your focus)