This document provides guidance on different types of persuasive writing: writing to persuade, writing to advise, and writing to argue. It explains that writing to persuade aims to force or convince people to think or behave a certain way. Writing to advise needs to suggest what someone should do while using a modified, non-instructional tone of voice. Writing to argue requires presenting different points of view and organizing ideas effectively. A balanced argument introduces each paragraph's topic and supports ideas with facts, examples, and expert opinions. The concluding statement clearly restates the discussion.