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Persuasive Essay

This document provides guidance on writing a persuasive essay. It explains that a persuasive essay attempts to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint using logical reasoning and evidence. It outlines key steps such as choosing a position, analyzing the audience, researching the topic, and structuring the essay. Additionally, it lists criteria for an effective argument, such as being well-informed on the topic, testing the thesis against opposing viewpoints, disproving counterarguments, and supporting the position with evidence. Finally, it provides a formula for persuasive essays, noting elements like a thesis statement, building evidence, acknowledging opposing positions, and citing sources.

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Persuasive Essay

This document provides guidance on writing a persuasive essay. It explains that a persuasive essay attempts to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint using logical reasoning and evidence. It outlines key steps such as choosing a position, analyzing the audience, researching the topic, and structuring the essay. Additionally, it lists criteria for an effective argument, such as being well-informed on the topic, testing the thesis against opposing viewpoints, disproving counterarguments, and supporting the position with evidence. Finally, it provides a formula for persuasive essays, noting elements like a thesis statement, building evidence, acknowledging opposing positions, and citing sources.

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Persuasive Essay

Persuasive writing, also known as the argument essay, utilizes logic and reason to show that
one idea is more legitimate than another idea. It attempts to persuade a reader to adopt a
certain point of view or to take a particular action. The argument must always use sound
reasoning and solid evidence by stating facts, giving logical reasons, using examples, and
quoting experts.
When planning a persuasive essay, follow these steps
1.

Choose your position. Which side of the issue or problem are you going to write
about, and what solution will you offer? Know the purpose of your essay.

2.

Analyze your audience. Decide if your audience agrees with you, is neutral, or
disagrees with your position.

3.

Research your topic. A persuasive essay must provide specific and convincing
evidence. Often it is necessary to go beyond your own knowledge and experience.
You might need to go to the library or interview people who are experts on your
topic.

4.

Structure your essay. Figure out what evidence you will include and in what order
you will present the evidence. Remember to consider your purpose, your audience,
and you topic.

The following criteria are essential to produce an effective argument

Be well informed about your topic. To add to your knowledge of a topic, read
thoroughly about it, using legitimate sources. Take notes.

Test your thesis. Your thesis, i.e., argument, must have two sides. It must be
debatable. If you can write down a thesis statement directly opposing your own,
you will ensure that your own argument is debatable.

Disprove the opposing argument. Understand the opposite viewpoint of your position
and then counter it by providing contrasting evidence or by finding mistakes and
inconsistencies in the logic of the opposing argument.

Support your position with evidence. Remember that your evidence must appeal to
reason.

Formula for Essays to persuade


Thesis statement in introductory or second paragraph
Body of paragraphs builds evidence for your position
Acknowledge your opponents position and highlight it
Cite your sources correctlyparenthetically and in works cited
This is not a Pathos essaysome feeling in it is acceptable, but to
persuade people, you must convince them of the rightness of your
position.
Kill your adverbs
Rough and first drafts: Write, dont think. Draft, dont consider

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