Writing Persuasively Persuasive writing causes a change in thought or opinion. In this module, you will view a video that suggests both affirmative and negative positions. Then, you will develop an essay with a strong, persuasive viewpoint pertaining to the subject of the video. Please note that this module is designed to develop your persuasive writing skills, not to encourage any particular viewpoint on the issue. Your grade will be based solely on your writing ability, regardless of which side of the issue you choose. Explore Fracking Watch the video below, and begin to consider your position on fracking. Develop research questions and begin locating additional reliable resources in preparation for your persuasive essay on fracking. “Fracking: Opportunity or Danger” Assignment In the following assignment, you will write a persuasive essay on fracking. You will write a persuasive essay on fracking using the information in the video below and your own research. Your essay should attempt to persuade your reader to your point of view. Criteria for This Assignment Length and Formatting Requirements One to three pages (750 to 1200 words), double spaced Times New Roman, 12-point font Works Cited page In-text citations Content Requirements Organization of essay: Introduction: The introduction should include a thesis statement that conveys the issues and states your position on the topic. Body: Support your position with evidence from reliable resources. Remember, you must cite information from commentaries and research. Conclusion: Conclude your paper with a summation of your position and purpose. Criteria for writing this essay: Persuade your reader that your position is best. View and analyze the information in the fracking video. Provide a variety of reliable resources that specifically relate to the topic and your position. Develop your topic and argument logically and cohesively. As you work on the assignment, please review the note on plagiarism if you have any questions as to what you may or may not use from the presented materials and/or outside sources in your paper. Criteria for This Assignment Length and Formatting Requirements Three to five pages, double spaced Times New Roman, 12-point font Works Cited page In-text citations Content Requirements Organization of essay: Introduction: The introduction should include a thesis statement that conveys the issues and states your position on the topic. Body: Support your position with evidence from reliable resources. Remember, you must cite information from commentaries and research. Conclusion: Conclude your paper with a summation of your position and purpose. Criteria for writing this essay: Persuade your reader that your position is best. View and analyze the information in the fracking video. Provide a variety of reliable resources that specifically relate to the topic and your position. Develop your topic and argument logically and cohesively. As you work on the assignment, please review the note on plagiarism if you have any questions as to what you may or may not use from the presented materials and/or outside sources in your paper. Submission Guidelines To complete this assignment, click “Submit your assignment,” and then choose one of the following methods for submitting your work: 1. Drag and drop your file into the submission box, and then select “Submit file.” 2. Select the file you want to upload, and then select “Submit file.” Please contact your instructor using Canvas Messages with any questions you may have. Your instructor may take several business days to grade all of your work. Please be patient as your instructor works to provide a level of feedback that corresponds to the hard work you put into the assignment.
