The document provides information on writing research essays and using persuasion as a method of development. It discusses that research essays are common assignments in higher education that require comparing one's own opinions with other perspectives on a topic. The key steps outlined for writing a research essay are choosing a topic, outlining points, writing an introduction presenting points, developing body paragraphs comparing one's own points to other views, and concluding by restating points and final opinion. Tips for effective persuasion include understanding the audience, rewording arguments to appeal to readers, citing multiple sources to back claims, and choosing debatable topics like smoking or school uniforms.

2. FIRST OFF, WHAT IS A RESEARCH ESSAY?
• The research type essay is a common assignment in higher
education such as grade 12 and university/college
• People usually think this method is simple but it is not, the
research essay makes you compare your opinions with others
• They usually have a topic or a problem that needs to be
researched further into depth.
• The research essay should lead the viewer to other peoples work,
then compare both of the views.

3. HOW DO YOU WRITE A RESEARCH ESSAY?
1. First you have to choose a topic (try to pick one your interested in)
2. Choose the format ( write a point by point outline)
3. Start to write the introduction, which is going to introduce your points
4. Start your body paragraph, note down all the important points but
also compare with other peoples points
5. Try to have 2-3 sets of 2-3 points for each paragraph. That means
each one of your points has someone else's to compare to
6. Write paragraph 3 trying to make it finish up the argument but also
maybe have 1 or 2 more points just to finish the essay up.
7. Lastly conclude your essay , restating all the main points and then say
your final opinion and close the essay.

4. TIPS ON HOW TO WRITE A GOOD RESEARCH ESSAY
• Try to not leave out any points so it looks as if there is nothing
else that hasn't been linked to your point in a positive way.
• Make a point by point outline, helping you keep your points
organized and well thought out.
• Read through your first draft and re-write some points, and lastly
peer edit and self edit

5. EXAMPLE OF AN INTRODUCTION OF A
RESEARCH ESSAY
Over the past 30 years, researchers have demonstrated that the
great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans) resemble
humans in language abilities more than had been thought
possible. Just how far that resemblance extends, however, has
been a matter of some controversy. Researchers agree that the
apes have acquired fairly large vocabularies in American Sign
Language and in artificial languages, but they have drawn quite
different conclusions in addressing the following questions: 1.
How spontaneously have apes used language? 2. How creatively
have apes used language? 3. Can apes create sentences? 4.
What are the implications of the ape language studies? This
review of the literature on apes and language focuses on these
four questions.
http://www.dianahacker.com/pdfs/hacker-
shaw-apa.pdf

6. METHOD OF DEVELOPMENT- PERSUASION
• Persuasion is to argue for or against an idea and attempt to get
the reader to agree with your main point by linking it in an
appealing way
• This method of development needs to incorporate enough ideas,
research, and arguments to convince the reader that a certain
opinion is reasonable.

7. EXAMPLE OF THE USE OF PERSUASION
• Owning a pet from the pound has many advantages. First of all, a
child feels good about rescuing an abandoned animal. Having a
pet also means lots of responsibilities. A child has to feed, clean
up after, brush, and exercise the pet. Another great advantage of
having a pet from the pound is the price of them. Pets from the
pound cost only a few dollars while pets at a pet store can cost
hundreds of dollars. Once you adopt a pet from the Animal
Rescue , it will quickly become a part of your family. Please
consider adopting an animal. If you remember all of the
advantages of adopting a pet from the pound
http://www.pdst.ie/persuasivewriting

8. TIPS FOR PERSUASION/ARGUMENT
• Try to understand the audience you are targeting and try to make
it appealing to them.
• Once your done the first copy, try to re-word some things, making
them sound more appealing to the reader.
• Also try to use multiple well known sources to back up your
arguments.
• Some good topics to write about would be smoking, school
uniforms, and cell phones.

9. DID YOU LISTEN??
• What's a brief description of a research essay?

10. • What degree of education are research essays
typically used in?
DID YOU LISTEN??

11. What is the purpose of the method of
persuasion/argument?
DID YOU LISTEN??

12. • List one step to writing a research essay.
DID YOU LISTEN??

13. DID YOU LISTEN??
What is one topic that would work well with the
persuasion /argument method of
development?

14. CONCLUSION
• to close up this power point using the research type essay can
have many benefits when the proper topic is chosen.
• Persuasion is a good combo with a research essay therefor
making them work with each other to get a main point across
• Thank you for listening