Writing a persuasive essay involves writing that attempts to convince the readers that the author's way of thinking

is the only correct way. These essays are generally written about a topic that has more than one side to it, allowing the other side to be shown as the incorrect way. Choose a topic. The topic of apersuasive essay must be very specific so that the audience can easily identifyyour argument as well as the counterarguments. There are plenty of subjects for persuasive essay topics, but chances are your teacher or professor may have given you some general theme to stick to. Try to pick a persuasive essay topic that you're passionate about because not only will you have pre-existing knowledge about the topic, you will also learn new things that interestyou in your research. 1. Use third person. In a persuasive essay, you need a lot of annotated research to back up your position. Using first person only weakens that research, as it can sound like just an opinion. Third person with adequate references will make the strongest impact. 2. Do your research. Start with a debate topic of which you have a solid understanding, and use at least three sources of reference. Not only will you strengthen your argument through research, but you will also develop a greater understanding of what directions the counterarguments may take. Having plenty of annotated references will also

help persuade the reader by showing that your facts can be verified outside the essay. No persuasive essayshould be written with only one source. 3. Use an active voice. The most persuasive language is active, so avoid too much passive voice. It is difficult to eliminate passive language completely, and would probably sound unnatural anyway, but try to limit the amount of passive language that you use per paragraph. "Our principles should not be abandoned." is an example of a sentence written in passive voice. You can change this to an active voice and strengthen the statement by saying, "we should not abandon our principles." 4. Arrange the essay. Good persuasive essays are often structured with an introductory paragraph that illustrates the main point, and a few reasons why the point is valid. The next few paragraphs will explore those reasons. Each paragraph should take one reason from the introduction and offer proof that the reason is valid. Annotating the information, putting a parenthetical reference after it, helps to driv 5. home the message that it is fact rather than just an opinion. 6. Dissect the counter-arguments. These body paragraphs should also mention the counter argument to

each reason, and then spell out why that counter-argument is wrong, annotating as always for maximum persuasive power. The counterarguments should be firmly shot down with persuasive, rational arguments rather than emotional ones. Use facts to dissuade the readers from the counter-argument, just as you used them in support of your argument. 7. Be clear. Write your persuasive essay in concise, clear language. Unnecessary wordiness will detract from the clarity of the argument and will not be as persuasive. 8. Build a solid conclusion. The last paragraph should be a conclusion that ties the entire essay together, driving home the main argument one last time. You may also want to remind the reader of your strongest, most recognizable sources, such as a famous person or a heralded work of non-fiction. After reading the conclusion, there should be little doubt left in the reader's mind that your position is valid and supported by facts. If you're opinionated and able to write using clear, persuasive language, then you may want to learn how to write newspaper editorials. An editorial is a way for a reporter to get her own personal opinion into a story, rather than the objective approach used with other newspaper stories. Most newspapers don't offer steady editorial work to outsiders. They tend to run editorials on a

regular schedule, whether daily or two to three times per week and these are normally written by the staff reporters, though community leaders or experts in certain fields are occasionally invited to craft them. If you are called on to write one, there are a few things to keep in mind. The first thing you should understand is proper writing style; you don't need to compromise your own personal voice, but it is necessary to have clear, concise writing. Keep the topic relevant. Finding topics and getting ideas can be among the largest challenges facing any writer, but with editorials the process is often a bit easier than for other types of writing. The topic of an editorial should normally be a current news story or event. This doesn't have to be a major story or event, but it should be something with a broad appeal to the readership. It may be that your ideas mainly center around local or national history - that's not a problem! If you want to write one about something that happened in the past, wait for an anniversary of the event to tie it to the present day. You can get writing ideas by brainstorming with friends and family. Use personal opinion. The main difference between an editorial and a news story is that there is room to try to persuade readers with your personal opinion. This should be

done in a rational manner, as with a standard news story, and with attributed sources if needed. It is not enough to state your opinion on a news story, but rather to use your opinion to guide interpretation of the story.

that all facts are correct and are attributed. If you are writing negative opinions about people or businesses, be sure to begin by stating that it is your opinion. Opinions can be neither proved nor disproved, and will not be construed as libel unless there is an obvious component of malice to them. For this reason, never name call. Try to be entertaining. Keeping all

Feel free to use emotion, but in a limited manner . An editorial written out of anger or another strong emotion is not going to hold the persuasive power of one written with a limited range of emotion. I once wrote an editorial about greed and how it was driving government officials in ways that I didn't approve of. By simply expressing distaste and disappointment, it had more impact than if I had written an angry missive about how much I hated the local government. Strong, reactive emotion will turn off readers, while a more personal and subdued emotional theme will draw readers in. Use persuasive language. Persuasive writing is one of the key elements of a good editorial. Using clear, active language in your writing is far more persuasive than a weak narrative that rambles. Get to the point. For more information about crafting persuasive arguments, see Get your facts straight. While there is a limited protection afforded by opinion pieces, there is still a chance of your piece being construed as libel. If you are discussing people or businesses in your editorial, be sure

of the above steps of clarity, relevance and fact-checking in mind, there is still room to write in an entertaining manner. Readers usually expect to get more out of an editorial than simple facts, so don't disappoint. Having a distinctive style is key in getting your work noticed by editors and readers; you can develop your own tone by taking time to One of the best writing tips for opinion editorials is to use humor to illustrate your points when appropriate. Editorials are often used to spotlight one aspect of a story that has been overlooked. If you are searching for a topic, try reading the newspaper and picking out big stories that may not have had all aspects covered. A colleague wrote an effective editorial about taxes by describing the scene at the local tax preparation company when she went there to file. This gave it a personal aspect but still highlighted the hassle and expense of doing taxes. If you do have a news story or event in mind, find the aspect that will most connect with readers; you'll soon discover that editorial writing can be not only lucrative, but fun!

Writing an editorial is different from writing a news story. Where in a news story, the facts are prized, and opinions unwelcome, in an editorial, the piece is based on opinion with facts as support. Some editorials are written by columnists and others by newspaper editors. Each newspaper has their own system: some editorials don't receive a byline at all. Writing an editorial is a privilege and a service to readers. Read on to learn how to write a good one. o

editorials use persuasive language to "connect" the reader, and as a result, editorials often get read more than news stories. A headline that says "Party Blunders" might get more readership than a news headline like "Local Party Undergoes Change." Likewise, readers will follow along more easily when the piece includes direct persuasion and personal touches not found in news reporting. 5 Team up with others. If you are an editor in a newsroom, your paper might want a groupwritten editorial representing the combined opinion of you and your colleagues. If you can get together and draft a thesis: great. If not, you might have to go it alone, and take turns writing the editorials.

Instructions o 1 Choose a current issue. For your editorial to be good, it will have to address an issue or topic that is on the public mind as of the day it gets into print. Look to broadcasting or surveys for the biggest daily topics. o 2 Start out with a thesis. It doesn't have to be stated up front, but your thesis is the foundation for your editorial. The thesis represents a clear stance you are taking on a particular subject. o Sponsored Links Sav e tim e wit h K e yT ex t Automate typing & other repetitive tasks. PCMag award; free download. www.keytext.com o 3 Use facts as examples. Do a little light research on the topic, enough for you to knowledgeably make use of statistics or anecdotes you find as support for your position. o 4 Strike a balance between off-topic banter and dry reporting. Intersperse your facts with emotional or social appeals to the reader. A lot of

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