2. Writing Persuasive Messages Write a persuasive email appropriate for each of the following situations:

a. You purchased a used laptop over eBay. The product works, but you are unhappy with it and would like to return it. Write the seller and ask to return the item.

b. You hear about proposed legislation to provide zero-interest loans to students who maintain a B+ or better average. Write to your member of the legislative assembly and request he or she support the legislation.

c. Your Student Business Association would like to establish a speaker series. Write a request to the dean of your business school for funding for the series.