Persuasive Letter to a Friend

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Requirements:
Using the concepts and ideas learned in Modules 1-9 of Lau and Chan (2017), write a letter to a close relative or friend who rejects the scientific consensus on an important issue. In this letter, address the following questions:

  • How would you define scientific theories and how they operate?
  • Why do scientists employ the idea of falsifiability?
  • How would you try to convince this person to examine the issue using the scientific method in order to come to clear and careful assessments?
  • Why would you argue for engaging scientific, peer-reviewed sources on the issue?

Additional Requirements:

  • Cite all claims and ideas using scholarly sources. While it is acceptable to write in the first person, be sure to cite your sources to support your inferences.
  • Include at least one or two scholarly sources that are not required or recommended readings for this course.
  • Paper should be four to five pages in length
  • Include the following in your essay: a brief introduction, a conclusion, and a reference page formatted according to CSU-Global APA requirements.

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