Persuasive research essay
The goal of a persuasive essay is to sway your readers’ opinions on a debatable issue. The strongest tools you possess as a writer are ethos, pathos, and logos. We will learn how to effectively use these tools to form an argument.
Write a 3-5 page essay that directly responds to one of the prompts below. All essays are expected to follow the conventions of MLA format, including using Times New Roman 12 point font, one inch margins, and citing any outside sources you might reference.
- Which one is more effective, traditional classes or online classes? Why?
- Which is more effective, a technical college or a university? Why?
- Which is more effective, a public school or a private school? Why?
- Introduction is interesting and appropriately familiarizes the reader with the topic.
- Paper contains a clear, easily discernable thesis statement.
- Body paragraphs support and further explain the thesis statement and present one supporting point per paragraph.
- The paper is written in grammatically correct Standard English.
- Student has effectively incorporated at least one relevant peer reviewed source and at least one credible website.
- Paper adheres to MLA format, including heading, header, and works cited.
- Conclusion effectively provides a sense of completeness and closure to the paper.
- Paper shows author’s consideration of the audience and purpose through the use of appropriate tone.
Note: Essays minimum length requirement is three full pages