Please make sure to read the instructions before submitting your paper. Note: SafeAssign accepts files in .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .txt, .rtf, .pdf, and .html file formats only. Files of any other format will not be checked through SafeAssign. Note: By submitting this paper, you agree: that you are submitting your paper to be used and stored as part of the SafeAssign™ services in accordance with the Blackboard Privacy Policy; that your institution may use your paper in accordance with your institution’s policies; and that your use of SafeAssign will be without recourse against Bl Persuasive Writing Attached Files: View/ Print – How to Format Your Paper Example.pdf – Click Here (152.429 KB) View/ Print – Week3 Persuasive Essay Requirements.docx – Click Here (34.553 KB) This week we focus on the Persuasive essay. This assignment is based on research . It is not simply an expression of your opinion. A persuasive essay requires you to investigate a topic by conducting research, evaluating evidence; and establishing a position based on what you have learned. Each claim in your thesis should be supported by reliable evidence. The goal is to persuade a reader to adopt a certain point of view. The argument should use sound reasoning and solid evidence by stating facts, giving logical reasons, using examples, and quoting experts. Remember to avoid logical fallacies as discussed in the Blog. This week, you will draft your persuasive essay, and submit it as a graded assignment in week three. After submitting your draft, you will revise it and submit a final essay in week four. Revision should be based on the skills you have acquired over the past weeks, the revision checklist, and feedback received from one or more of the following sources: your instructor, SmarThinking, the OWL or your campus writing lab. Choose one of the following Writing Suggestions (or you may use one of the suggestions on page 250 in the textbook Write Now). PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES/ACTORS 1.Some people would suggest that professional athletes are paid too much, while others argue that their pay is justified. 2. Research the topic, choose a position, and write a persuasive essay to convince the reader which side is correct. GUN CONTROL Some people belive that stricter gun control is the answer to reducing gun-related crimes, while other people argue that more leinient gun control laws would reduce crime. Researh the topic, select a position and write a persuasive essay to convice the reader of one position. TAXES Many politicians are suggesting various reforms to the current U.S. Tax Code. Research the suggested plans and select one. Write a persuasive essay to convince the reader that this tax plan should be adopted. AN ADDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS: You have already engaged SmarThinking and certainly found it to be beneficial. Thus, you are urged to continue using it for this course. SmarThinking is a powerful tool to enhance your writing skills and assist you in this class. SmarThinking’s E-structors will give you feedback on as many as five assignments this term. You are encouraged to complete papers a few days ahead of published deadlines so you have the time to upload the paper, get the feedback, and decide what revisions you might make to maximize the effectiveness of your writing before handing it in to your instructor. Students who do not have access information for SmarThinking should contact their instructor for assistance. Connect to SmarThinking ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REQUIREMENTS 1000 – 1200 words persuasive essay Must include minimum of three sources with in-text citations Microsoft word document in APA format including Title page, Reference page Submission to SmarThinking or OWL HOW TO FORMAT YOUR PAPER Please review attached document for the proper format for your papers. Please note the following: All papers must be Microsoft Word documents. The paper has a running head that is the title of your paper in ALL CAPS. It is accompanied by a page number. Use your header function to create this line. Do not type it as text in the actual text area for your writing. (See your help function for information on creating headers and section breaks.)The paper is double-spaced in Times New Roman, size 12, and has no extra spaces between the paragraphs. The paper uses one-inch margins and half-inch indentions for the beginning of paragraphs. You can set this up in Microsoft Word to automatically default to these settings for your paper. Paper should include title page, abstract and reference page.

Persuasive Speech on Subliminal messages in movies and TV ads are dangerous (very argumentative)