In a persuasive essay, it’s the writer’s job to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view. Persuasive essays will require good research, awareness of the reader’s concentration on or interest in one particular area and a solid understanding of both sides of the issue.
1) Prewriting
Prewriting phase for a persuasive essay is vital. During this time, we should plan the aspect of the essay:
- Choose a position. Pick a side to argue for.
- Understand the audience. To write an effective persuasive essay, the writer must understand the reader’s perspective. Is the reader undecided or inclined to like one side or the other?
- Do the research. A persuasive essay depends upon solid, convincing evidence. Don’t rely on a single source. There is no substitute for knowledge of both sides of the issue.
- Identify the most convincing evidence, as well as the key points for the opposing view.
Next, create an outline os the essay arrange the evidence to build the strongest possible argument. If the task giver has specified an essay structure, include it into the outline. Normally, a persuasive essay is made up of five or six paragraphs.
Introductory Paragraph:
- Get the attention of the reader with a very interesting start of the paragraph (another name for this is called the 'hook')
- Introduce the topic
- Close the paragraph with a statement that shows the position to be argued
Body Paragraph:
- Each body paragraph should be focused on one piece of evidence.
- Provide enough support for each evidence within a paragraph.
Opposing View Paragraph:
- Describe and prove why the opposing view is incorrect or false.
Conclusion:
- Restate the opinion
- Summarise the arguments
- Close with a powerful statement why your opinion is correct
2) Drafting
These points will come in handy:
- The introduction should start with an interesting sentence that grabs the reader’s attention. Open with an unexpected fact, a question or quotation, or a powerful statement.
- The opinions should leave no doubts about the writer’s position.
- Each body paragraph should cover a separate point, and the sentences of each paragraph should offer strong evidence in the form of facts, quotes from experts, and real-life examples.
- Consider various ways to make the argument, including using an analogy, drawing comparisons, or illustrating with hypothetical situation.
- Don’t assume the audience has a lot of knowledge of the issue. Define terms and give background information.
- The concluding paragraph should summarise the most important evidence and encourage the reader to incline to your opinion. The closing sentence can be a dramatic plea or a question that makes readers to think seriously about the issue.
3) Revise
In the revision phase, the writer should be reviewing, modifying, and make it their best work.
4) Edit
Proofread and correct all the grammar mistakes and edit it to make the writing fancy. Having a friend, teacher or parents to read the essay helps the writer to edit with a fresh perspective.
5) Hand it in
Share or hand your work in and when you get your essay back with corrections, don't throw it away. Read carefully what mistakes you have made and write better next time remembering not to make the same errors again.
references:
- http://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/about-each-domain/writing/writing.html
- http://www.studygs.net/wrtstr4.htm
- http://www.webspirationclassroom.com/studytips/persuasive-drafting
- https://muhigh.missouri.edu/exec/data/courses/8240/public/lesson01/lesson01.aspx
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