Persuasive Essay Outline
Introduction:
A. Get the readers attention by using a "hook."
B. Give some background information if necessary
C. Thesis or focus statement
1. First argument or reason to support your position:
A. Topic sentence explaining your point and reason
B. Possible concession toward opposing argument
C. Elaboration to back your point.
D. Clincher
II. Second argument or reason to support your position:
A. Topic sentence explaining your point and reason
B. Possible concession toward opposing argument
C. Elaboration to back your point.
D. Clincher
III. Opposing Viewpoint (This is very important, so that the reader will know you have
considered another point of view and have a rebuttal to it)
A. Opposing point to your argument.
B. Your rebuttal to the opposing point.
C. Elaboration to back your rebuttal.
Conclusion:
A. Summary of main points or reasons
B. Restate thesis statement.
C. Personal comment or a call to action. (You can do this:
With a Prediction: This can be used with a narrative or a cause and effect discussion. The conclusion may
suggest or predict what the results may or may not be in the situation discussed or in similar situations.
With a Question: Closing with a question lets your readers make their own predictions, draw their own
conclusions.
With Recommendations: A recommendations closing is one that stresses the actions or remedies that should
be taken
With a Quotation: Since a quotation may summarize, predict, question, or call for action, you may use a
quotation within a conclusion for nearly any kind of paper.
***** The following are different ways to support your argument: *****
Facts - A powerful means of convincing, facts can come from your reading, observation, or personal experience.
Note: Do not confuse facts with truths. A "truth" is an idea believed by many people, but it cannot be proven.
Statistics - These can provide excellent support Be sure your statistics come from responsible sources. Always cite your
sources.
Quotes - Direct quotes from leading experts that support your position are invaluable.
Examples - Examples enhance your meaning and make your ideas concrete. They are the proof.
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Date 03109
Mrs. Zomback
PERSUASIVE ESSAY
Term Paper - Spring 2020
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In a persuasive or argument essay, a writer takes a position for or against an issue and writes to
convince the reader to believe something. It uses logic and reason to show that one idea is more
legitimate than another idea. It attempts to persuade the reader to adopt a certain point of view.
The argument must use sound rationale and concrete evidence by stating facts, giving logical
explanations, using examples, and quoting experts. The writer must take a clear stand and stick with
it, but also know and understand the opposing viewpoints (with counter arguments based on solid
reasoning and evidence). The central argument will be explained the in thesis statement and is
compelling and tough to refute (backed not only by the writer's passionate opinion, but also by
strong, convincing, detailed support). The reader may or may not agree with the writer, but should
feel that he or she has been thoroughly and clearly educated about the topic and issues.
Your essay must persuade the reader (me), so you will have to pick ONE side of an argument. For
instance, if you choose to argue that school uniforms should be a requirement for all high school
students, your research should only support school uniforms in school. You will NOT
say,
"School
uniforms can be both good and bad.” Pick one side and stick to it!
Your paper should be balanced, reviewing both sides of the question and considering the arguments
and evidence raised by supporters of both sides. Evaluate the arguments and evidence; then, form
you own conclusions and defend them with logical arguments and evidence.
To begin planning a persuasive essay you must
Chose your position (Which side of the issue are you going to write about, and what solution
will
you
offer? You must understand the purpose of your essay.)
Research your topic. A persuasive essay must provide specific and convincing evidence.
You must go beyond your own knowledge and experience. This means conducting research;
we will be going to the library together to get started.
Structure your essay. Figure out what evidence you will include and in what order you will
present the evidence. Keep in mind your position, audience and topic.
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enough to be "proven" in your term paper.
This is an argument, but not a thesis: "The movie 'JFK inaccurately portrays President
This is a thesis: "The movie JFK inaccurately portrays President Kennedy because of the
way it ignores Kennedy's youth, his relationship with his father, and the findings of the
can be a few sentences long, but should not be longer than a paragraph. Do not begin to state
A thesis makes a specific statement to the reader about what you will be trying to argue. Your thesis
evidence or use examples in your thesis paragraph. Your thesis must be focused and specific
The thesis serves another useful purpose: the writer can check the body of the paper against it, since
it promises the reader what will follow. If the body contains other information, such as other major
reasons for the difference sited, then the thesis may need to be revised to include it.
Your thesis must
Provide the reader with a map to guide him/her through your work.
Anticipate and refute the counter-arguments
Avoid vague language (like "it seems").
Avoid the first person. ("I believe," "In my opinion")
It should
pass the So what? or Who cares? test (Would your most honest friend ask why
he should care or respond with "but everyone knows that"?) For instance, "people should
avoid driving under the influence of alcohol," would be unlikely to evoke any opposition.
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The Body
You must provide evidence to support your opinion offered in your thesis statement in the
introduction. The body should consist of at least three paragraphs. Each paragraph must be based
on a solid reason to back your thesis statement. Since the issues chosen have good arguments on
both sides of the question, you must try to anticipate opposing viewpoints and provide counter-
arguments along with the main points in the essay. This should be done in one of the three
paragraphs.
The Conclusion
In much the same way that the introduction lays out the thesis for the reader, the conclusion of the
paper should reiterate the main points-it should never introduce new ideas or things not discussed
in the body of the paper. The force with which you express the theme here is critical, because if
you're ever going to convince the reader that your thesis has value, it will be in the conclusion. In
other words, just as lawyers win their cases in the closing argument, this is the point where you'll
persuade others to accept your thesis.
"If the theme is clear and makes sense, the conclusion ought to be very easy to write. Simply begin
by restating the theme, then review the facts you cited in the body of the paper in support of your
ideas and it's advisable to rehearse them in some detail- and end with a final reiteration of the
theme. Try, however, not to repeat the exact language you used elsewhere in the paper, especially the
introduction, or it will look like you haven't explored all aspects of the situation." (Writing Guide)
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Citation
You are asked to use the MLA (Modern Language Association) system for documenting SOLAS
atlich is set forth in the MLA Henbank for lo menos of Recarob Papers, 7th ed. (New York: MLA,
2009).
MA recommends in-text citations that refer readers to a list of works cited. An in-text citation names the
author of the source, often in a signal phrase, and gives a page number in parentheses. At the end of the
authors' last names for by sides for works without authors). All entries must be double spaced. no extra
spaces between the entries. The following are examples of citations:
In-text Citation
Jay Kesan notes that even though many companies now routinely monitor employees
through electronic means, "there
may exist less intrusive safeguards for employers" (293).
Entry in the List of Works Cited Page
Kesan, Jay P. "Cyber-Forking or Cyber-Shicking A First Principles Examination of
Electronic Privacy in the Workplace." Florida Las Rasie 54.2 (2002): 289-332. Print.
Print: Books, etc
Lastname, Firstname. Tode of Borut Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication.
Medium of pub
Bucke, Kenneth. Language Symmärsin Esger en L3, Literathers, and Mashod Bedeley of
California P. 1866. Paint
Web: Online Database
Authods) "Title of Article" Name of Joumal Vol#Iss# (year): pages of art. Med of pub.
date found
Kate, Pete "Pisa Reform" Road 17.33 (2007): 289-312. Remarler Web 15 Mar 2010
Web: Scholarly Website
Author (if available). "Title of Work" Name of website or institution affiliated with the site.
Date of resource creation (year of copyright if only date available). Medium of publication.
Date found
Frendy, Fred "Who Cures Chronie Moess in America Diabetes. Pake Brahasti Sir 2001
Wch 10 Feb 2010
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