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Module 7 Discussions - Compose a Persuasive Essay Outline

Module 7 Discussions - Compose a Persuasive Essay Outline
Due:Feb 27, 2017, 05:59

For this assignment, you will argue (or persuade your audience) a position by advancing a point about which you feel strongly and seek to persuade others to agree with you.

You may select one of these topics or one of your own:

In this activity, you will write your outline for your persuasive essay. Complete the following steps:

1. Choose a topic for your persuasive essay. Keep in mind that your topic should be one that you can fully cover in a five-paragraph essay (approximately 500 words).
2. Use a prewriting technique to brainstorm your topic you learned at the beginning of the course.
3. Create a tentative thesis statement for your essay that clearly states your topic and your point of view.
4. Develop an outline for your essay, using the following format:

Post your outline in this discussion. During the week, you are required to provide feedback and critique at least three of your classmates' outlines.

Save your outline for the next activity in this module.