Letter to Principal

Dear Principal,

The use of online sources is absolutely critical to provide up to the minute adequate research on a current events topic. I am researching the topic of childhood obesity for an assignment for Mr. Horton’s class. In order to provide sound, effective research in a letter to an elected official to prompt action about this topic, I need to be able to use Internet sources.
Online sources provide access to research and information around the world. Though I can use print sources to support my topic, online sources provide a vast array of instantaneous knowledge and saves time. Through online sources, I can find information from respected researchers, universities, and case studies in a matter of minutes. These sources can support my claim and help spur action.
I plan to use the Five W’s of Web Evaluation we learned in Mr. Horton’s class to ensure my sources are accurate, updated, and unbiased. I will check the authenticity of the site and the information it provides before using it to support my topic.
Please encourage Mr. Horton to allow us to use online sources for this assignment, so we can learn to evaluate and analyze information as these are skills we need in the future.

Sincerely,
Leigh Ann Lane