The document provides tips for writing a persuasive paper, including preparing by researching your topic and counterarguments thoroughly, making a strong argument with a clear thesis statement and claims supported by reliable evidence, addressing opposing arguments, and using techniques like analogy, humor, and clear explanations to persuade readers. Some key tips are to use strong language like "must" in your thesis, collect multiple claims to support your argument, ensure evidence is connected clearly to each claim, and be careful and strategic when using humor to avoid seeming unprofessional.

1. PERSUASIVE PAPER WRITING
TIPS
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2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. “ENVIRONMENT CHANGE IN SAUDI ARABIA SHOULD BE STOPPED.”
THESIS STATEMENT

7. 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.

8. MAKE SURE TO CONNECT YOUR
SUPPORTING EVIDENCE TO YOUR
CLAIMS.
USE ONLY RELIABLE SOURCES OF
INFORMATION TO MAKE YOUR
POINTS STRONG.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

12. PERSUASION TIPS
•ENSURE YOU HAVE A REBUTTAL FOR
YOUR OPPONENTS.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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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