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Persuasive essays In persuasive essay or argumentative essay writing, we try to convince others
to agree with our facts, share our values,
accept our argument and conclusions,

and adopt our way of thinking.

Elements toward building a good persuasive essay include

establishing facts
to support an argument
clarifying relevant values
for your audience (perspective)
prioritizing, editing, and/or sequencing
the facts and values in importance to build the argument
forming and stating conclusions
"persuading" your audience that your conclusions
are based upon the agreed-upon facts and shared values
having the confidence 本论文由英语论文网 www.51lunwen.org整理提供
to communicate your "persuasion" in writing
Here are some strategies to complete a persuasive writing assignment:

Write out the questions in your own words.

Think of the questions posed in the assignment
while you are reading and researching. Determine
facts
any sources that will help you determine their reliability
(as well as for further reference)
what prejudices lie in the argument
or values that color the facts or the issue
what you think of the author's argument
List out facts; consider their importance:
prioritize, edit, sequence, discard, etc.
Ask yourself "What's missing?"本论文由英语论文网 www.51lunwen.org整理提供

What are the "hot buttons" of the issue?
List possible emotions/emotional reactions and recognize them for later use

Start writing a draft! (refer to: Writing essays, the basics)
Start as close as possible to your reading/research
Do not concern yourself with grammar or spelling

Write your first paragraph
Introduce the topic
Inform the reader of your point of view!
Entice the reader to continue with the rest of the paper!
Focus on three main points to develop
Establish flow from paragraph to paragraph
Keep your voice active
Quote sources to establish authority
Stay focused on your point of view throughout the essay
Focus on logical arguments
Don't lapse into summary
in the development--wait for the conclusion
Conclusion
Summarize, then conclude, your argument
Refer to the first paragraph/opening statement as well as the main points
does the conclusion restate the main ideas?
reflect the succession and importance of the arguments
logically conclude their development?

Edit/rewrite the first paragraph
to better telegraph your development and conclusion.
Take a day or two off!
Re-read your paper
with a fresh mind and a sharp pencil
Ask yourself: 本论文由英语论文网 www.51lunwen.org整理提供
Does this make sense? Am I convinced?
Will this convince a reader?
Will they understand my values, and agree with my facts?
Edit, correct, and re-write as necessary
Check spelling and grammar!
Have a friend read it and respond to your argument.
Were they convinced?
Revise if necessary
Turn in the paper
Celebrate a job well done,
with the confidence that you have done your best.
How to respond to criticism:
Consider criticism as a test of developing your powers of persuasion.
Try not to take it personally.