When writing a persuasive request for action, you should
A) use the hard-sell approach.
B) demonstrate that helping you will solve a significant problem.
C) ask for more than you actually want so that you'll have a cushion for negotiation.
D) avoid flattery.
E) use circular reasoning.
c
Answer: B
Explanation: B) Your goals are (1) to gain credibility (for yourself and your request) and (2) to make your readers believe that helping you will indeed help solve a significant problem.
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