English - The goal of persuasive writing is to persuade

English

Assignment Instructions

WRITING TO PERSUADE: DRAFTING

Assignment Instructions

The goal of persuasive writing is to persuade your audience to see your point of view. This week, you will write the first draft of your Persuasive Essay, using the outline created last week as structure for your essay. 

The stage of writing measured in this assignment is drafting. Next week, you will have the opportunity to include revision and proofreading.  

Include the following in your essay:

· Draft a persuasive paper that incorporates a clear thesis statement and three supporting ideas.

· Refine an argument to defend a position.

· Supports the argument with academic research from two journal articles.

· Apply proper formatting, including a title page, correct margins, font, and spacing.

· Apply accepted conventions of grammar, punctuation, language usage, and mechanics, including proper APA document formatting.

Assignment Requirements

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

· Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.

· Standard formatting: Follow APA formatting for creating a document, including title page. An APA sample paper is located on pp. 251–254 of the Hacker Handbook.

· Length: Submit 2-3 double-spaced pages.

· Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font.

In addition to the Scoring Guide, your faculty member may also use the  Writing Feedback Tool  to provide you with feedback on your assignment related to writing.