Persuasive writing attempts to convince the reader that the point of view or course of action recommended by the writer is valid. To accomplish this, the writer must develop a limited topic which is well defined and debatable, that is has more than one side. It is important that the author understand other sides of the position so that the strongest information to counter the others can be presented.
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Essential steps for writing a persuasive essay:

1. Identify your main idea or point of view. Your purpose will be to persuade your audience to accept this idea or point of view.
2. Identify your audience. To write an effective persuasive essay, try to understand your audience.
    For example, are your readers undecided about your issue? Or are your readers hostile to your point of view?
3. Considering your audience, identify the strongest supporting points for your persuasion.
4. Identify the most significant opposing view. Explaining and then refuting the opposing view strengthens the credibility and scope of your essay.

Some useful links:  Writing Resources    

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The books at the left are recommended resources for those who want to write effectively.  They can supplement any secondary, college, or graduate-level writing project.  If you would like to obtain either book, click at left.  The Writers Harbrace Handbook is a basic guide and rulebook for writers.  It has particularly useful resources on rhetoric.  Adventures in Writing is designed as a practical guide for the writing process.  The book is designed for people who want to improve their writing, including students from non-English based learning environments. Commas are covered in Adventures in Writing on pages: 189, 313, and 406.     For questions, contact Tim@WritingResource.org/

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