Persuasive Essay
This essay will require you to write an essay persuading the reader to adopt a view or take action in regards to a controversial issue. Your paper should introduce the issue, outline the various sides that are being discussed, and state your opinion on the matter.
An effective paper should include the other side’s arguments, a refutation of their arguments, and a thesis detailing your position. Make sure you are arguing a thesis that is focused enough to be defensible. You should defend your thesis with logical arguments based in fact, but feel free to also make an emotional appeal.
This paper should be at least 700 words, and you may use up to 1,000. It will be important to cite your sources with this paper as your argument should be based in logic. Follow MLA format and include a works cited page.
This essay will be due by email on the 9th of October (Wednesday) by Midnight.
Rubric for Persuasive Essay
Outlines a controversial issue and presents both sides of the argument ___
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Presents a specific, strong, and defendable thesis ___
1 2 3 4 5
Backs up claim (thesis) with evidence in the form of data ___
1 2 3 4 5
Meets page, formatting, and citation requirements ___
1 2 3 4 5
My persuasive essay continued from my persuasive presentation that we did regarding homeschooling and the damage it does to students.
ReplyDeleteMy Persuasive essay was done on a slightly different topic. It involves Extreme Perfection. When is too much ? I believe In this world, perfection is a key existence everywhere and when surgery is involved to reach that state. Its not done for the right reasons and shouldn't have been done in the first place . I believe that instead of working so much on, one's exterior, one should simply learn to accept themselves for who they are instead of hating on one-self for who they want to be.
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