Persuasive paper writing tips

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PERSUASIVE PAPER WRITING TIPS

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One of the great ways to learn about persuasive papers is to read and examine examples. The post intends to bring you the most important tips in writing a persuasive paper and uses examples for you to understand the essence of elements.

LET’S BEGIN WITH PREPARATION.

CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE START

THE THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE GETTING TO WRITING ARE THE FOLLOWING.

Firstly, you need to research your topic as much as you can so that you possess all knowledge you might use to persuade others.

Secondly, you need to learn about possible counterarguments and how to silence them.

CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE START

THE THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE GETTING TO WRITING ARE THE FOLLOWING.

Finally, your evidence should be reliable and up-to-date to make your paper really good.

Remember, your objective is to persuade others with good facts.

MAKING YOUR ARGUMENT

MAKE YOUR ARGUMENT STRONG AND DECISIVE.

Use words like “must” or “should” in your thesis statement.

Your task is to collect several components to your arguments which are called claims.

See the following examples of thesis statement and connected claims.

“ENVIRONMENT CHANGE IN SAUDI ARABIA SHOULD BE STOPPED.”

THESIS STATEMENT

CLAIMS

Claim #1Claim #1: The southern parts of Saudi Arabia have experienced a 20C rise in the recent decade.

Claim #2Claim #2: Oil companies dump used material off the shore; animals and water plants struggle to survive.

MAKE SURE TO CONNECT YOUR SUPPORTING EVIDENCE TO YOUR CLAIMS.

USE ONLY RELIABLE SOURCES OF INFORMATION TO MAKE YOUR POINTS STRONG.

THE OPPOSITION

THERE ARE ALWAYS TWO SIDES IN EACH ARGUMENT.

Some students do not include opposing side to their argument papers and these works cannot be considered as great examples.

If you want to write a truly great work, make sure you identify your opponents and what they have against you.

PERSUASION TIPS

ALWAYS MAKE YOUR CLAIMS CLEAR AND UNDERSTANDABLE.EXPLAIN THAT YOUR MAIN POINTS ARE BASED ON RELIABLE EVIDENCE.USE ONLY STRONG EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT YOURSELF.

PERSUASION TIPS

SOMETIMES READERS DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CLAIM AND EVIDENCE. MAKE SURE YOU EXPLAIN THE CONNECTION IN ONE OR TWO SENTENCES.

PERSUASION TIPS

ENSURE YOU HAVE A REBUTTAL FOR YOUR OPPONENTS.

USING ANALOGY

ANALOGY IS A GREAT WAY TO DELIVER CLEAR MAIN POINTS TO YOUR READERS.

FOR EXAMPLE, if you are arguing about a new government policy which is about to be introduced, point out to the ridiculous costs it might have for the society.

USING ANALOGY

ANALOGY IS A GREAT WAY TO DELIVER CLEAR MAIN POINTS TO YOUR READERS.

Examine the difference between the new and the old policies and use logic and reasoning.

Use examples from other countries with similar legislation and show what the outcome there was.

USING HUMOR

BE VERY CAREFUL IN USING HUMOR IN PERSUASIVE WRITINGS.

Know your audience to properly refine your humor element in order to deliver appropriate content.

It is not recommended to rely on such element only because the audience might see your paper as unprofessional.

USING HUMOR

BE VERY CAREFUL IN USING HUMOR IN PERSUASIVE WRITINGS.

Think of appropriate ways of using humor or ask your tutor for help.

If he or she tells you not to include it, make sure you listen to the advice and exclude this element.

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