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Writing to Convince. For Composition I Corresponds to Chapter 9 of The McGraw-Hill Guide. Writing to Convince. Writing to persuade Persuasive writing Arguments Purpose is to get audience to agree with writer. Foundational Terms.
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Writing to Convince For Composition I Corresponds to Chapter 9 of The McGraw-Hill Guide
Writing to Convince • Writing to persuade • Persuasive writing • Arguments • Purpose is to get audience to agree with writer
Foundational Terms • Issue = a topic with at least two conflicting assertions; something people disagree about; a concern or problem that is debatable. • Claim = a side on an issue; the writer’s opinion or stance on issue; the assertion that the writer is trying to convince the audience to agree with. • Reasons = logical justifications for the writer’s claim; the “why” of the writer’s claim; often presented in a thesis after the word “because.” • Evidence = information, data and other research used to support the claim and reasons.
Effective Persuasive Writing • Presentation of the issue • A clearly stated, arguable claim* • An awareness of audience* • Convincing reasons • Sufficient evidence for each reason • Appeals based on the writer’s logic, emotion and character* • An honest discussion of other views* • A desired result *see later slides
Clearly stated, arguable claim • Claim = writer’s side • Arguable = something people can reasonably disagree about • Clear = not confusing
Awareness of audience • 3 types of audiences • Friendly • Neutral • Hostile • What difference does it make?
Appeals based on writer’s logic, emotion, and character • Rhetorical (persuasive) appeals • Logos • Pathos • Ethos
Honest discussion of other views • Don’t ignore opposing views (counterarguments) • Acknowledge and refute • Acknowledge and concede
Writing Process • Ask invention questions • Do some research • Review invention and research to get organized • Do more research • Outline and draft, incorporating research with own ideas • What goes in introduction? • How should body be structured? • What needs to be in conclusion? • “Question” your draft to revise • Edit, proofread and “polish”
Works Cited Roen, Duane, Gregory R. Glau, Barry M. Maid. “Chapter 9: Writing to Convince.” The McGraw-Hill Guide: Writing for College, Writing for Life. 3rd ed. New York: McGraw, 2013. 238-79. Print.