This document provides information about persuasion and the techniques used for effective persuasion. It defines persuasion as bringing an audience to believe a certain viewpoint or influence them to take action. It discusses Aristotle's three appeals of logos, ethos, and pathos that should be used to persuade an audience. Logos involves the use of logic, facts, examples, and addressing opposition. Ethos relates to establishing credibility through competence, honesty, and energy. Pathos involves appealing to an audience's emotions. The document also discusses analyzing the audience, providing motivation, and using Maslow's hierarchy of needs to understand what motivates people.