Crafting a Persuasive Essay: Mastering the Standard Essay Organization
Crafting a persuasive essay involves following a structured outline, from introduction to conclusion, with strong thesis statements and body paragraphs that effectively present arguments and evidence. Refuting opposing views is essential to credibility. Learn the funnel method for engaging introductions and the importance of body paragraph rules.
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Standard Essay Organization Persuasive Essay
Standard Persuasive Essay Outline I. Introduction A. Overview of the controversy B. 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 A. Summary of main points (with stylish language) B. Call to Action or Solution
Thesis Statement Now that you have determined your controversial issue and the main arguments for your side, you are ready to create a thesis. Your thesis must include what controversial issue you are discussing and your main argument. Create your thesis below. Example Outline: The controversial issue of ___________ still rages on today, ______________ should be _____________ because __________,__________, and _____________. Now as a reader I can immediately tell from this thesis what the writer will attempt to argue.
Introduction Paragraph What s the point of the introduction paragraph for a persuasive paper? engage establish the controversy inform
Introduction Paragraph (Strongly) suggested method: FUNNEL METHOD
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 black cats are best. Narrow a bit further The debate has come to a boil now that conservatives 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.
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
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
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!
Supporting Paragraph #1 I am writing about the pro-side argument #1 which is: TS: Those who are in favor of ____________ argue that_______________. CD: CM: CM: CD: CM: CM: CS:
Supporting Paragraph #2 I am writing about the pro-side argument #2 which is: TS: Another argument that supports/banns _____ is ______. CD: CM: CM: CD: CM: CM: CS:
Opposition Paragraph Rebuttal paragraph hand-out
Opposition Paragraph TS: Those (opposed/ who agree with) ____ argue that _______. CD: X states that ______ (cite). CM: X is mistaken because_____ CM: Nevertheless, research shows _______. CD: CM: However, it is simply not true that _____ CM: X is wrong because_____ CS:
Embedding Quotes Embedding quotes can be very confusing! Use this paper to help you embed quotes. Things to Remember: Always put your quotes in quotations Anything you quote in your paper must be added in your works-cited page. Any information that you use that isn t yours must also be included in your works-cited page. In your paper you should introduce the person or source of the information.
Introducing and Explaining Quotes Introducing Quotes X states that ____ According to X _____ In her book, _____ X writes that ______ In X s view _____ Explaining Quotes Basically, X is saying In other words, X believes In making this comment, X argues that X is insisting that X s point is that The essence of X s argument is that
