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Standard Essay Organization

Standard Essay Organization. Persuasive Essay. Standard Persuasive Essay Outline. I. Introduction Overview of the controversy Thesis Statement: Argument + Point A, Point B, Point C II. Body Section 1: all about Point A III. Body Section 2: all about Point B

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Standard Essay Organization

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  1. StandardEssay Organization Persuasive Essay

  2. Standard Persuasive Essay Outline I. Introduction • Overview of the controversy • Thesis Statement: Argument + Point A, Point B, Point C II. Body Section 1: all about Point A III. Body Section 2: all about Point B IV. Body Section 3: all about Point C V. Acknowledge & Refute the Opposition (for longer essays, this can be parsed-out into two paragraphs/sections) VI. Conclusion

  3. Introduction Paragraph What’s the point of the introduction paragraph? to engage and inform What are some methods for introducing a paper? Open with: a startling statement, a quote, a question, an anecdote, etc.

  4. Introduction Paragraph FUNNEL METHOD

  5. PERSUASIVEIntroduction Paragraph Keep in mind: For a persuasive essay, your intro paragraph must explain the controversy.

  6. Funnel Method Very broad statement For years, people have been debating which color cats make the best pets. Narrow it a bit Some believe brown cats are the most reliable, whilst others claim white cats are best. Narrow a bit further The debate has come to a boil now that some are trying to outlaw cats of mixed colors. Nail it! We must oppose this law; after all, research shows that all cats are equal and provide love, longer life expectancy, and friendship to humans.

  7. Body Paragraph Rules • Your three body sections must directly correlate to your thesis statement! (Keep them in the same order as your thesis statement.) • Each body paragraph: • Must have a topic sentence (your main point) • Must have a variety of strong evidence to support your topic sentence • Must tie-in and prove your main claim • Tip: Hide your weakest point in the middle!

  8. Acknowledge/Refute • Must acknowledge the OTHER point(s) of view • If not, you’ll appear ignorant and thus less credible • That said, do NOT examine other point too thoroughly else it may seem you’re changing your mind • Then must thoroughly refute each point to again prove why you are right

  9. Conclusion • Conclusion paragraph provides a summary of your major points; pretend the reader was asleep during your essay; give him/her a recap • Persuasive conclusion includes a Call to Action and/or a Solution • NEVER introduce new information here • Remember: conclusion is the last impression you give the reader; make it a lasting one!

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