persuasive writing basics it takes a strong and definite position on an issue or advises a...
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Persuasive Writing Persuasive Writing
Basics It takes a strong and definite position on an
issue or advises a particular action. It gives good reasons and supporting
evidence to defend the position or recommended action.
It considers opposing views. It has enthusiasm and energy from start to
finish.
Basics It takes a strong and definite position on an
issue or advises a particular action. It gives good reasons and supporting
evidence to defend the position or recommended action.
It considers opposing views. It has enthusiasm and energy from start to
finish.
Persuasive WritingPersuasive Writing
Support Your Claim Logical - appeal to reason Emotional - appeal to values Ethical - trustworthy Back up reasons with evidence
Facts, Examples, Opinions
Support Your Claim Logical - appeal to reason Emotional - appeal to values Ethical - trustworthy Back up reasons with evidence
Facts, Examples, Opinions
Persuasive WritingPersuasive Writing
Determine Purpose / Audience Reinforce an existing view Call readers to action Change people’s minds Lessen an objection Earn support for a position
Determine Purpose / Audience Reinforce an existing view Call readers to action Change people’s minds Lessen an objection Earn support for a position
Persuasive WritingPersuasive Writing
Thesis Statement
Issue + Position = Thesis Statement
could (not) ought (not)must (not) requiresmust have should (not)needs would
Thesis Statement
Issue + Position = Thesis Statement
could (not) ought (not)must (not) requiresmust have should (not)needs would
Persuasive WritingPersuasive Writing
Thesis Statement
Cell phones must not become our primarysource of communication because it willcreate a generation that does not knowhow to communicate face to face.
Facebook is a beneficial tool and should be usedby all those who wish to strengthen their socialbonds with friends and family.
Thesis Statement
Cell phones must not become our primarysource of communication because it willcreate a generation that does not knowhow to communicate face to face.
Facebook is a beneficial tool and should be usedby all those who wish to strengthen their socialbonds with friends and family.
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Specific and FocusedBad Example:
Social networking is important in our society today.
Specific and FocusedBad Example:
Social networking is important in our society today.
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Specific and FocusedGood Example:
Facebook is a beneficial tool and should be used by all those who wish to strengthen their social bonds with friends and family.
Specific and FocusedGood Example:
Facebook is a beneficial tool and should be used by all those who wish to strengthen their social bonds with friends and family.
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Specific and FocusedBad Example:
People need to stay healthy for several important reasons.
Specific and FocusedBad Example:
People need to stay healthy for several important reasons.
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Specific and FocusedGood Example:
Students must get sufficient sleep at night in order to succeed in school.
Specific and FocusedGood Example:
Students must get sufficient sleep at night in order to succeed in school.
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Specific and Focused
Arguable, Non-neutral Statement
Specific and Focused
Arguable, Non-neutral Statement
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Arguable, Non-neutral StatementBad Example:
America's anti-pollution efforts should be addressed.
Arguable, Non-neutral StatementBad Example:
America's anti-pollution efforts should be addressed.
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Arguable, Non-neutral StatementGood Example:
America's anti-pollution efforts should focus on privately owned cars because it would allow most citizens to contribute to national efforts and care about the outcome.
Arguable, Non-neutral StatementGood Example:
America's anti-pollution efforts should focus on privately owned cars because it would allow most citizens to contribute to national efforts and care about the outcome.
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Arguable, Non-neutral StatementBad Example:
The War of 1812 came before the Civil War.
Arguable, Non-neutral StatementBad Example:
The War of 1812 came before the Civil War.
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Arguable, Non-neutral StatementGood Example:
The War of 1812 set into motion the main events that caused the Civil War.
Arguable, Non-neutral StatementGood Example:
The War of 1812 set into motion the main events that caused the Civil War.
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Specific and Focused
Arguable, Non-neutral Statement
Avoid Vague Language and Announcements
Specific and Focused
Arguable, Non-neutral Statement
Avoid Vague Language and Announcements
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Avoid Vague Language and AnnouncementsBad Example:
In this essay, I will outline the arguments for and against sex education in schools.
Avoid Vague Language and AnnouncementsBad Example:
In this essay, I will outline the arguments for and against sex education in schools.
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Avoid Vague Language and AnnouncementsBad Example:
In my opinion, the Women’s Center performs a valuable service on campus and deserves a budget renewal.
Avoid Vague Language and AnnouncementsBad Example:
In my opinion, the Women’s Center performs a valuable service on campus and deserves a budget renewal.
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Avoid Vague Language and AnnouncementsGood Example:
The Women’s Center performs a valuable service on campus and deserves a budget renewal.
Avoid Vague Language and AnnouncementsGood Example:
The Women’s Center performs a valuable service on campus and deserves a budget renewal.
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Specific and Focused
Arguable, Non-neutral Statement
Avoid Vague Language and Announcements
Provides a Map for the Reader (optional)
Specific and Focused
Arguable, Non-neutral Statement
Avoid Vague Language and Announcements
Provides a Map for the Reader (optional)
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Provides a Map for the ReaderGood Example:
Black Elk Speaks accurately represents Indian lifestyle through its attention to cultural detail, its use of Indian words, and its direct quotes from Black Elk.
Provides a Map for the ReaderGood Example:
Black Elk Speaks accurately represents Indian lifestyle through its attention to cultural detail, its use of Indian words, and its direct quotes from Black Elk.
Developing a ThesisDeveloping a Thesis
Provides a Map for the ReaderGood Example:
At least twenty-five percent of the federal budget should be spent on helping upgrade business to clean technologies, researching renewable energy sources, and planting more trees in order to control or eliminate pollution.
Provides a Map for the ReaderGood Example:
At least twenty-five percent of the federal budget should be spent on helping upgrade business to clean technologies, researching renewable energy sources, and planting more trees in order to control or eliminate pollution.