Q This isn’t fair letter essay Assignment: a 3–5 page letter that describes, explores, and makes a point about something you think is not fair Getting started: Choose a topic that can sustain your interest and curiosity—something that feels truly relevant to your life and what you’re thinking about, noticing, or questioning lately. Make a connection: In what way does this topic intersect with ideas about equity and cultural wealth? Find a tension (or several tensions) within that topic that you can research. What are multiple perspectives on this topic? What about the topic strikes you as inequitable, unjust, unfair, or problematic? Once you pick a topic, assess your audience (college students and professor). What does your audience probably already know about this topic? What aspects of this topic might your audience members be curious about? How can you clearly guide your readers through your explanation? What do you need to research in order to make an informed claim about the topic? Consider scope: How can you narrow the topic to something specific enough for a short letter? How can you ensure that the topic is not too narrow, making it difficult to find source information?