Persuasive Thesis

an idea that is more within the realm of possibility for them. You could argue instead that the

current tax system needs to be reformed in certain ways.

Once you have a thesis statement/claim , you are ready to prepare an argument. You prepare

an argument

by choosing effective support. The goal of a persuasive paper is to present an

argument that is difficult to refute because it is so carefully thought out. Thus, your argument

needs to progress logically. In order to present an effective argument, you need

to do the

following:

Consider the other side of the story. This is called the counterargument. If the

counterargument is glaring, it may be necessary to refute opposing beliefs before

you present your own position.

Present facts that are difficult to re

fute, such as statistics and statements by authorities.

While examples are good, research can nail an argument.

Arrange your support in a logical manner to prove your case. It is often a good idea to

save your strongest point for last.

Before You Go

Your

Journal Task

Now is the time to start thinking of what you'd like to focus

on for your argumentative essay. Consider some of the broad

topics below. You'll want to choose the one that you have the

most interest in. Because you'll be focusing a smaller pie

ce of

this topic in your Journey

Checkpoint (and essay), you want to make sure you have some sort of connection with it.

Medicine

Foreign Trade and

Relations

The environment

Debt/Economics

Racism

Technology

Rights of Women

The Internet

Education

Communication

Poverty

an idea that is more within the realm of possibility for them. You could argue instead that the

current tax system needs to be reformed in certain ways.

Once you have a thesis statement/claim , you are ready to prepare an argument. You prepare

an argument by choosing effective support. The goal of a persuasive paper is to present an

argument that is difficult to refute because it is so carefully thought out. Thus, your argument

needs to progress logically. In order to present an effective argument, you need to do the

following:

Consider the other side of the story. This is called the counterargument. If the

counterargument is glaring, it may be necessary to refute opposing beliefs before

you present your own position.

Present facts that are difficult to refute, such as statistics and statements by authorities.

While examples are good, research can nail an argument.

Arrange your support in a logical manner to prove your case. It is often a good idea to

save your strongest point for last.

Before You Go

Your Journal Task

Now is the time to start thinking of what you'd like to focus

on for your argumentative essay. Consider some of the broad

topics below. You'll want to choose the one that you have the

most interest in. Because you'll be focusing a smaller piece of

this topic in your Journey

Checkpoint (and essay), you want to make sure you have some sort of connection with it.

Medicine Foreign Trade and

Relations

The environment Debt/Economics

Racism Technology

Rights of Women The Internet

Education Communication

Poverty