The document provides tips for writing a persuasive essay, including brainstorming arguments, supporting arguments with evidence, ensuring the argument is clear and direct, using rebuttals, and proofreading. It recommends introducing the topic and point of view, focusing on three main points to develop in the introduction. The body should have three paragraphs, each developing one of the three main points with evidence. The conclusion restates the main ideas and importance of the arguments.

1. How to Write a
Persuasive Essay

2. Background Information:
 Persuasive essay is similar to a debate
 Arguing your point of view
 Backing up your argument with evidence and examples
 The evidence and examples will support your argument,
making it stronger and more persuasive
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3. Tip # 1:
 Brainstorm before you write!
 Make sure you have a good, strong argument with a lot of
good points
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4. Tip # 2:
 Make sure you give a lot of support for your argument
 Using examples, statistics, and expert opinions will help
make your argument more persuasive
Http://www.kyrene.org/schools/brisas/sundra_debate_unit.pdf

5. Tip # 3:
 Make sure your argument is clear!
 Be direct with what you are trying to persuade (do not “beat
around the bush”)
 Be as specific as possible
http://www.farstaff.bucknell.edu/awolaver/terms1.htm

6. Tip # 4:
 Make sure somewhere in your argument you use a
rebuttal
 Example: “That may be true, however…”
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7. Tip # 5:
 When finished with your paper, make sure to proof-
read!
 Have someone else look over your paper for revisions
 Use spell check, check for grammar
 Reading your paper out loud will help you catch
mistakes that you cannot catch when reading silently
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8. Format:
 1) Introduction
 2) Three Body Paragraphs
 3) Conclusion
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9. Introduction:
 Introduce your topic
 Inform reader of your point of view
 Grab readers attention
 Focus on 3 main points to develop
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10. Body Paragraphs:
 Establish flow from paragraph to paragraph
 3 body paragraphs
 Develop 3 main points in each
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11. Conclusion:
 Summarize
 Conclude argument
 Refer back to intro and restate main ideas
 Reflect importance of arguments
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