how do I write a argumentation/persuation paper?
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Ok - here we go.  Basically, you want to argue your main point (or thesis) by giving 3 (sometimes more or sometimes less, but 3 is "typical") main reasons why what you are saying is "right".  \n     Let's say I want to argue that walking is good for you.  Okay, the first paragraph is what most people would call an "introductory" paragraph.  In this paragraph, you would basically introduce what your main point is and then you would add in what your main three points are...but you would do this in a way that would stretch it out to where its not just one sentence (because this is a paragraph we are talking about here).  A good starter sentence I always use is "When most people hear the word [BLANK], many words come to mind, such as [BLANK BLANK and BLANK], but what many do not know is that [BLANK] is actually [BLANK]."  Get the point?  You have to stretch it out some.  Lure the reader in, if you will.  \n     So then after your intro paragraph, you would introduce your first point (which you already mentioned in the intro paragraph).  Then after you mention your first reason why you are "right", you back it up with some FACTS.  You wouldn't say "I believe walking is good for you because my friend Judy said it was.  So there."  You would have to go and look at some RESOURCES such as a dictionary, encyclopedia, TRUSTED news sites on the internet, TRUSTED books and other medias from your public/school library, and also, perhaps interviews with people who are "authorities" on the subject.  So, let's say your first reason you think walking is good for you is because it lowers your blood pressure.  You then would have to say that the BlahBlah Encyclopedia or Yahoo News reported that walking has been proven by doctors at Columbia University that walking lowers blood pressure.  You could also use your mom's interview if she said that that walking personally lowered her blood pressure.  And you would just prove prove prove using FACTS (that's how you win any arguement, if you ask me).   \n     So then, after you have done this with all three reasons why you are "right", you then do your 5th paragraph which is what most people call the "conclusion" paragraph.  You just "wrap up" everything you just said and maybe add a little personal opinion or a little little quote.  Something to "jazz" it up...this is to keep the reader interested until the very end.  This is also called a "clincher".  \n     Hope this helped some.
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Use an old paper that you got an A on and turn it into a speech.  I did this often in my speech class... I'd take an essay I had to write for english (with a good grade) and make a speech out of it.  Chose something you feel passionate about (this is important - because if you get lost during the speech, you can say anything that comes to mind)... write up an intro, three points, and a conclusion.  Simple.
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The other answers were valid and good advice.  I would add that you should critically look at the short paper and see if you could outline it.  If your points follow smoothly you should easily be able to create an outline from what you've written.  If you can't, maybe some re-organization is in order.  As a last thought for you, the adage "tell them what you're going to tell them, then tell them, and then tell them what you told them" will make sure you have a beginning, a middle with your information, and a summary (beginning and summary can just be a short sentence).    Since your essay is short, I've included a link to a short article speaking about seven steps to writing a good essay.  Good luck.  Hope you get an Excellent written in red across the top!
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What's your thesis/argument?
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Think of argumentative writing as going hand-in-hand with debates. If a person is going to debate something they need to be informed of the subject. What's the best way to be informed of the subject--finding EVIDENCE to back up your claims and opinions. Your thoughts, feelings, ideas, and opinions are great because it's what makes a debate/argumentative writing. (They're what make you take a side.) But in order to write and effective argumentative paper or have a good debate you need to hit it with more than just your opinions.
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the only paper you should write that has to be lengthy is something you can relate to and you have a defined side to take also you must be able to argue for both sides, show both sides of the argument....there are a lot of good subjects above
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I was taught to write the best argument then least important after and then at the end summarize again your main argument. You want the reader to think that your points are interesting, the arguments that are not so important I would just stick to the basic points I would not go into useless detail about them (main points).\nbut it can also depend on who is marking your work and what that teacher likes, ask them if you can.
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try these sites\nhttp://www.k12albemarle.org/albemarleHS/ClassPages/shepard/WebQuest/WritingEditorials.htm\n\nhttp://projects.edtech.sandi.net/montgomery/sandiegowatershed/how_to_write_an_editorial.htm\n\nhttp://www.washburn.edu/services/zzcwwctr/persuasive-ltrs.wm.txt
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first have an introductory paragraph, saying  in three short easy sentences examples of what your paper is about. Just give a brief overview. Then separte the other four paragraphs into four very important things in the person's life. If their birth is not very important, only make it part of the first paragraphs. Include very little about unecessary ideas. Like if it's Bill gates, no need to focus a lot in on his childhood, because his most important years happened when he was older. Then once you have your events divided, begin to write!
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This is the introduction of a persuasive essay\n\nIn the persuasive essay, you must defend your side of an argument. You are no longer merely showing, you are convincing. \n\nThe persuasive essay must choose a side, make a case for it, consider and refute alternative arguments, and prove to the undecided reader that the opinion it presents is the best one. You must be aware of other sides and be fair to them; dismissing them completely will weaken your own argument. \n\nIt is always best to take a side that you believe in, preferably with the most supporting evidence. It can often be educational to adopt a different position from what you might normally choose (debating requires this kind of flexibility).\n\n\nhttp://web.uvic.ca/wguide/Pages/PersuasiveEssay.html
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This is a five paragraph essay outline, acceptable for most highschool applications\n\nIntroduction\n\n    -Introductory statements, state the problem, idea,etc\n    *Thesis statement (you know what this is right?)\n\nBody\n\n    -First supporting idea \n     *Transition into your topic sentence\n     *Use discussion, examples, and analysis to support what     \n      you are saying\n  \n    -Second supporting idea \n     *Transition into your topic sentence\n     *Use discussion, examples, and analysis to support what     \n     you are saying\n              \n    -Third supporting idea \n     *Transition into your topic sentence\n     *Use discussion, examples, and analysis to support what     \n      you are saying\n               \nConclusion\n\n    -Transition, then a statement that basically reiterates \n     your thesis\n    -Restate the key points (1,2,3 of the body)\n    -Then end with a summary or a conclusion, "to sum the argument..." or "this essay showed..." "You should agree with the argument because..." that sort of thing.
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People have given you specific ideas.  The point is to find something controversial.  I find it best if I select something I feel strongly about and then argue from the opposite side of the issue.  I learn more and I have less tendency to allow my emotions to cloud the paper.\n\nGood Luck on your final.
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It would take many many pages to fully describe how but below are some ideas:\n\noutline the logical steps to writing a good research paper. To achieve supreme excellence or perfection in anything you do, you need more than just the knowledge. Like the Olympic athlete aiming for the gold medal, you must have a positive attitude and the belief that you have the ability to achieve it. That is the real start to writing an A+ research paper.\n\nCONTENTS:\nSTEP 1. CHOOSE A TOPIC\nSTEP 2. FIND INFORMATION\nSTEP 3. STATE YOUR THESIS\nSTEP 4. MAKE A TENTATIVE OUTLINE\nSTEP 5. ORGANIZE YOUR NOTES\nSTEP 6. WRITE YOUR FIRST DRAFT\nSTEP 7. REVISE YOUR OUTLINE AND DRAFT\n              Checklist One   Checklist Two\nSTEP 8. TYPE FINAL PAPER\n\n\nSTEP 1. CHOOSE A TOPIC\nChoose a topic which interests and challenges you. Your attitude towards the topic may well determine the amount of effort and enthusiasm you put into your research.\n\nFocus on a limited aspect, e.g. narrow it down from "Religion" to "World Religion" to "Buddhism". Obtain teacher approval for your topic before embarking on a full-scale research. If you are uncertain as to what is expected of you in completing the assignment or project, re-read your assignment sheet carefully or ASK your teacher.\n\nSelect a subject you can manage. Avoid subjects that are too technical, learned, or specialized. Avoid topics that have only a very narrow range of source materials.\n\nSTEP 2. FIND INFORMATION\nSurf the Net.\n\nFor general or background information, check out useful URLs, general information online, almanacs or encyclopedias online such as Britannica, or Encarta, etc. Use Search Engines and other search tools as a starting point.\n\nPay attention to domain name extensions, e.g., .edu (educational institution), .gov (government), or .org (non-profit organization). These sites represent institutions and tend to be more reliable, but be watchful of possible political bias in some government sites. Be selective of .com (commercial) sites. Many .com sites are excellent; however, a large number of them contain advertisements for products and nothing else. Be wary of the millions of personal home pages on the Net. The quality of these personal homepages vary greatly. Learning how to evaluate Web sites critically and to search effectively on the Internet can help you eliminate irrelevant sites and waste less of your time.\n\nThe recent arrival of a variety of domain name extensions such as .biz (commercial businesses), .pro, .info (info on products / organizations), .name, .ws (WebSite), .cc (Cocos Island) or .sh (St. Helena) or .tv (Tuvalu) may create some confusion as you would not be able to tell whether a .cc or .sh or .tv site is in reality a .com, a .edu, a .gov, a .net, or a .org site. Many of the new extensions have no registration restrictions and are available to anyone who wishes to register a distinct domain name that has not already been taken. For instance, if Books.com is unavailable, you can register as Books.ws or Books.info via a service agent such as Register.com.\n\nTo find books in the Library use the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog).\n\nCheck out other print materials available in the Library:\n\n    • Almanacs, Atlases, AV Catalogs\n    • Encyclopedias and Dictionaries\n    • Government Publications, Guides, Reports\n    • Magazines, Newspapers\n    • Vertical Files\n    • Yellow Pages, Zip or Postal Code and Telephone Directories\n\nCheck out online resources, Web based information services, or special resource materials on CDs:\n\n    • Online reference materials (including databases, e.g. SIRS, ProQuest, eLibrary, etc.)\n    • Wall Street Executive Library\n    • Index to Periodicals and Newspapers (e.g. MagPortal.com, OnlineNewspapers.com, etc.)\n    • Answers.com - an online dictionary and encyclopedia all-in-one resource that you can install\n      on your computer free of charge and find One-Click Answers
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I don't know how the exact words to use in your pamphlet, however, I could tell you what components you should include in your pamphlet:\n\n1) Your Name (This is important! People must know you you are!)\n2) Your Rationales (objective)(eg. to improve the studying conditions of puplis/students, etc.)(It must be clear)\n3) Your Methodologies (what you plan to do and how. You can reinforce this with your current achievements)(again, it must be very clear)\n4) Your Conclusion (do not tell grandfather stories)\nIt need not be very long. Limit the number of words to around 100 words.\n\nOne note of caution though, do not put in unrealistic sentences such as :" If you vote for me, I will assure you that your wildest dreams/desires will come through." People will then have a very high expectation of you, so if you win the election and people's wildest dreams do not come through, you will be in a lot of trouble.\n\nPS. Please make sure you do not make the words too small as that would look like a mini essay to you. If you were one of the target audience, would you be bothered with an election essay? Nobody would be interested.\nA BIG and flashy title ought to do the trick.
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take a piece of paper and a pen. BRAINSTORM! write down whatever comes out of your mind breifly.it has to take at least one full hour. then collect and start writing ur essay: 3-4 paragraphs;1 for Introduction/ main idea/ thesis statement, 1-2 for body paragraphs, and 1 for conclusion.\nGood luck.
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Well, the process of writing a research paper is to first determine if you are attempting to convince the reader of something (advocacy), or explore a concept neutrally from most perspectives.\n\nIf its advocacy, then decide what your position, and then figure out what it would take to prove that position. Your paper would start forth with a thesis statement, setting forth your position (what you intend to prove), and then give a summary of how you intend to go about it. Your outline would be the major points you need to prove, then for each the major arguments for and against. Your research supports those arguments. Then you conclude.\n\nIf it is a neutral exploration of the topic, then you start with a summary of the topic in general -- big picture overview. Your outline would be the major areas of discussion, or the major attributes of whatever you were describing, then sub-attributes/areas, etc. Follow normal outline format. \n\nExample: If you were writing a neutral paper about the US government, it could have the three major branches as the main topics, then for courts do state, federal district/appellate, and US Supreme, adding a section about how federal judges are appointed. However, if your paper were advocacy, say talking about the problems with federalism overriding states's rights, you might want to organize the paper by time periods: when did the states have the most rights, when/how/why did things change, etc. Or you might argue by topic: interstate commerce versus education versus welfare versus national guard. And so on.\n\nAs for terrorism, same thing. Are you advocating a position, or exploring a concept neutrally? Organize your paper appropriately.
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start with a thesis statement (a main argument that you are going to prove is correct throughout your essay).\nthen come up with 3 main points to prove your thesis.\nthen start writing! good luck.\ncheck out this site for more info. http://www.essaywritinghelp.com/