Write a 5-7 Paragraph Persuasive Essay
Write a 5-7 paragraph persuasive essay on the topic of your choice
Purpose: To convince the reader of the validity of a specific idea, proposition, or point of view
Organization:
Introduction
- Begin with an introductory paragraph, which provides some background information to the topic and explicitly states the thesis.
Body of the Essay
- Immediately follow the thesis statement with 3-5 support or reasons.
- In the body of the essay, develop each support in the same sequence as they were stated in the introductory paragraph.
- Use the topic sentence of the paragraph to identify the specific support.
- Allow one paragraph—effectively developed—for each support.
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Conclusion
Include a conclusion paragraph, which expresses a plea, appeal, or challenge to the reader. Another alternative is to issue a specific call to action to the reader.
Other Considerations:
- Use sound, thorough logic.
- Develop arguments fully, objectively, and reasonably.
- Anticipate and provide for opposing arguments, where necessary.
- If possible, include concrete evidence, statistics, and clear definitions of terms. Although outside research is not required for this assignment, you may use outside sources if they are properly acknowledged and documented using either MLA or APA style of documentation.
Lecturer’s Examples (persuasive essay ideas):
- Plant a garden
- Run a half marathon
- Buy a house
- Go on the Keto diet
- Watch the movie, The Gentlemen
Running a half marathon is a bad idea because unless there is full commitment, it could be dangerous. There is also the possibility that runners will lose their toenails. Half marathons are expensive to enter and there is little chance of winning.
Purchasing a home is the best option because the money spent on a mortgage is tax deductible. Also, the money is being spent toward something that will ultimately be yours.
Going on the Keto diet is a great idea because the options for meals are almost endless, there are many chat groups and recipes online from which to pull ideas, and the weight loss is steady and fast. 