Persuasive Writing

Persuasive Writing

1. Tips on your essay.

   • Have a clear position.
   • Be clear.
   • Consider your audience.

2. It is used to talk about controversial topics

   • Also called opinion essay

3. Parts of the essay

   • Introduction
     • Start with a hook.
     • Give background information.
     • Include a thesis statement.
   • Body
     • Support the ideas
       • At least 3 strong reasons.
     • Minimun 3 paragraphs
     • Must include a counterargument
       • The oppising view of your opinion
   • Conclusion
     • Close the argument
       • Restate the thesis statement
       • Sumarize main pont
       • End with a strong statement

4. Persuade

   • To move by argument, entreaty, or expostulation to a bilief, position , or course of action.

5. Shortcuts

   • Reciprocity
     • Give when you receive
   • Scarcity
     • People want to have more although they do not need it.
   • Authority
     • People follow the opinion of experts
   • Consistency
     • Looking for and asking for small initial commitments that can be made.
   • Liking
     • People prefer to say yes to things they like.
   • Consensus
     • People will look to the actions of others to determine their own.

6. Sources

   • Guijarro, V. (n.d.). Persuasive Writing. Retrieved February 04, 2018, from https://app.schoology.com/course/1129661390/materials/gp/1129680766 SMRT English (2016) Opinion Essay or Persuasive Essay. Retrieved January 24th from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqwzYoThUpg Influence at Work (2012) Science of Persuasion. Retrieved January 24th from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFdCzN7RYbw , 2017 , 2017