5_GungonJ

November 14, 2010

Dear Cal Poly Pomona Students,

Our campus library has always been a place of study. We have a writing center, computer labs, group study rooms, and six levels of resources to suit students for their learning endeavors. It has come to attention that students are increasingly disrespecting the library environment. On behalf of the library department and staff, we encourage student to be familiar with library etiquettes.

In order to provide a greater service in the library, we need students to be respectful to other students studying. Students diligently studying may get distracted by: 1) Students eating a full meal in the library. 2) Students conversing loudly with other students. 3) Students watching a video on the computer or listening to internet radio without headphones.

As students going to Cal Poly Pomona, be considerate of the learning atmosphere by: 1) Keeping full meals out of the library. It’s okay to bring snacks and drinks that will not sidetrack students. 2) Remember to talk with “inside voice” that will uphold a quiet surrounding. 3) Using headphones to listen to videos online and internet radio.

We want student to take advantage of the library without abusing the learning atmosphere. The simple guidelines provided above are effective library etiquettes. Remember a library is a place of work and study. Following this policy can provide all students and enjoyable time in the library.

Sincerely,

The Library Department and Staff

I feel that this letter does not pursuade the audience, as much as it just informs what is going on. It ask for a change in library behavior, but it does not motivate me to change or catch my attention to better whats going on. It seems more of just a letter to advise than to persuade.
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I think this letter informs and leads you to think, but doesn't really persuade other students to act. I think its more of an information letter. It is a good letter but needs to be more persuasive. #9

This is a good informative letter but is very repititive and does not persuade. The 3 things listed in each of the two lists are very similiar. Work on giving people good reasons to not do these things. #8