Preparation: Complete before Part $1$

For this discussion, you will complete Exercise $9\mathrm{.}3$ Critiquing a Letter $--$ Economic Impact Payment Notice $($p$.269)$ in our course textbook.

"The letter in Figure $9\mathrm{.}10$ was sent to American households after the U$.$S$.$ Congress passed a stimulus package in May $2020.$ Critique it in small groups."

Refer to the course textbook for the rest of the prompt and answer questions #$1-4.$

What are the purposes of this letter?

How well does this letter inform the audience of its purpose?

Does the letter violate any of the guidelines for constructing informational messages you read about in this chapter? If so$,$ which ones?

What kind of impression is given to readers by the document design choices?

Part $1$: Due by Thursday at $11$:$59$ p$.$m$.$

In a well$-$organized post, answer both questions in the prompt. You should also:

Provide a detailed explanation for your answers.

Reference content from your textbook to back up your claims.

Part $2$: Due by Saturday at $11$:$59$ p$.$m$.$

Reply to one other student's initial post using the following guidelines:

Respond to someone who responded differently than you in some significant way.

Did their answer change your mind? How so$?$ Reference the textbook content in your response.

Do you feel their answer is incorrect? How so$?$ Reference the textbook content in your response.