PERSUASION ESSAY: OUTLINE DRAFT



For this assignment, you will complete an outline and works cited page for your persuasive essay. I have attached the outline to this lesson for you to use. It also has links to help you regarding the works cited page.

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the outline.

Directions:

Step 1: Download the Persuasive Essay outline document.

Step 2: Review the outline and read the directions at the top of the page.

Step 3: Identify a problem or decision you think needs to be addressed in your school or community.

Step 4: Complete the outline. Research your problem and solutions. You should find research and sources to support why you think your topic is a problem, and what solutions can be used to help fix it. Organize your solution step by step. Persuade the reader into supporting your view.

Step 5: After completing the outline, complete the Works Cited Page. If you need help creating your works cited page, please see your teacher in the VO. You may include this at the bottom of the outline.

Step 6: Submit the assignment.

Information can be gathered from multiple sources. Some are more reliable than others. It is up to you to evaluate them. In this project, you'll do some research of your own to help you see just how many sources are out there.

You do not need to put a lot of detail into your outline!!! You may just include your research points and the main ideas you are going to talk about. The detail will be added in your final draft.
Picking a Topic:

Information can be gathered from multiple sources. The Internet is a good resource, but so are consumer, workspace, and public documents. Use a variety of sources in your research. Here are ways for you to come up with a topic for your essay:

1. Identify a problem or decision you think needs to be addressed in your school or community.

o Topic Ideas (Chose ONE to write about for your paper):


§ How can we help homeless people in our community?


§ How can we prevent people from dropping out of high school?


§ How can we prevent social media bullying?


§ What is the best way to help someone who is depressed?


§ How can a student avoid procrastinating?


§ How can we make education better for kids who have trouble in school?


2. State a clear position you wish to take on your topic, in your thesis statement.

3. Describe the problem clearly and come up with a solution or multiple solutions.



Be sure to save the document to access when you complete the final draft!