persuasive writing
Budget: $10 – $30 USD
Directions: For this paper, you will be writing a 3-4 page persuasive essay. Your topic will be based on one article from the readings in this module. Choose ONE of the articles in the Week 3 module. Then, take a position on an issue inspired by this article. You will develop your position and two reasons for why you hold that position on the issue (arguments), one opposing view on the issue (counterclaim), and a refutation to the counterclaim (rebuttal). You will propose your working thesis in the Week 3 discussion to have it vetted before writing the first draft.
The goal of your essay will be to persuade your readers to adopt your point of view on the topic. You are required to use a minimum of 3 sources for this essay. The sources must come from the Peirce library databases or primary sources.
The persuasive paper will need to perform the following functions:
State your position on the topic clearly and consistently throughout the essay
Provide at least two reasons (arguments) to support your position
Present at least one counterargument to your position AND rebut this counterargument (show why your position is still more desirable/attractive to the reader than the opposing position)
Support each of the arguments and the counterclaim with at least one cited source
Use at least three cited sources of an academic/scholarly quality. The three sources must come from either the Peirce library databases and/or primary sources. NO GENERAL INTERNET SEARCHES! All sources must be cited in APA 7e format]
Choose ONE of the following two options for the organization of the essay:
Option #1: Traditional Argument Structure
Intro Para: Develop a hook, transition, and thesis. The thesis should be a two-sentence thesis. The first sentence should introduce the two supporting arguments for your position. The second sentence should introduce the counterargument and rebuttal.
Body Para #1: Argument #1. This paragraph should explore the first supporting argument for your position on the topic. Cite at least one source to support your position.
Body Para #2: Argument #2. This paragraph should explore the second supporting argument for your position on the topic. Cite at least one source to support your position.
Body Para #3: Counterargument and Rebuttal. This paragraph should explain the opposing viewpoint on the issue, also known as the counterclaim or counterargument. Then this opposing viewpoint should be disproved or negated through the rebuttal using your position on the topic to show why the opposing view is wrong/weak and your position is stronger/better/correct. Cite at least one source to support either the counterclaim or rebuttal.
Conclusion Para: Sum up all the arguments, counterargument, and rebuttal. End with a concluding technique.
The goal of your essay will be to persuade your readers to adopt your point of view on the topic. You are required to use a minimum of 3 sources for this essay. The sources must come from the Peirce library databases or primary sources.
The persuasive paper will need to perform the following functions:
State your position on the topic clearly and consistently throughout the essay
Provide at least two reasons (arguments) to support your position
Present at least one counterargument to your position AND rebut this counterargument (show why your position is still more desirable/attractive to the reader than the opposing position)
Support each of the arguments and the counterclaim with at least one cited source
Use at least three cited sources of an academic/scholarly quality. The three sources must come from either the Peirce library databases and/or primary sources. NO GENERAL INTERNET SEARCHES! All sources must be cited in APA 7e format]
Choose ONE of the following two options for the organization of the essay:
Option #1: Traditional Argument Structure
Intro Para: Develop a hook, transition, and thesis. The thesis should be a two-sentence thesis. The first sentence should introduce the two supporting arguments for your position. The second sentence should introduce the counterargument and rebuttal.
Body Para #1: Argument #1. This paragraph should explore the first supporting argument for your position on the topic. Cite at least one source to support your position.
Body Para #2: Argument #2. This paragraph should explore the second supporting argument for your position on the topic. Cite at least one source to support your position.
Body Para #3: Counterargument and Rebuttal. This paragraph should explain the opposing viewpoint on the issue, also known as the counterclaim or counterargument. Then this opposing viewpoint should be disproved or negated through the rebuttal using your position on the topic to show why the opposing view is wrong/weak and your position is stronger/better/correct. Cite at least one source to support either the counterclaim or rebuttal.
Conclusion Para: Sum up all the arguments, counterargument, and rebuttal. End with a concluding technique.
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