Think of it as a debate you might have with a classmate. The persuasive essay must include complete and logical information which leaves no doubt to the argument being made.
Here are some guidelines for writing a persuasive essay:
The essay requires the following parts.
The essay must be a complete argument.
- Thesis statement: a statement that is put forward that can be held against objections.
- Transitions: words or phrases that are used to link ideas.
- Evidence: researched, accurate, detailed and current information which supports the thesis.
- Conclusion: the bringing together of the information and shedding light on to the importance of the topic.
- Beginning, middle and end! The essay should include the introductory paragraph containing your thesis, the body paragraphs which include the evidence and of course your conclusion. If one of the three are missing, your argument will appear weak.
- Logic: a reasonable way of thinking about or understanding something.
- Premise: statement used as evidence in an argument.
- Conclusion: result of the relationship between the premises made
- Induction: the premise provides some basis for the conclusion
- Deduction: the premise provides proof for the conclusion.
- Use specific words: fewer words that are more specific lead to concise writing.
- Check every word: make sure each word adds something unique to the writing.
- Combine sentences: when possible as to not sound too wordy.
