Elements of Persuasive Writing

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Correct citation example:

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In the article "Why Dogs are Superior to Cats", J.J. Lessing points out that "cats have been known to eat the corpses of their deceased owners."

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Article titles are always...

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Put in quotes.

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A hook in an essay...

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...uses a short story or imaginary scenario to draw the reader in.

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A thesis statement...

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Tells readers which side of the argument you are on.

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Conclusion must summarize the debate, include main points, and call to action.

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Summarize the debate, include your two main points, and include a call to action.

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Rebuttal definition:

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Includes an argument the OTHER side might make, explaining why it's invalid or insufficient to disprove your argument.

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Example of a proper noun?

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McDonalds

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Proper nouns EXCEPT...

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Teacher

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Start a new paragraph by...

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Indenting by pressing the "tab" key.

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Must include textual evidence except:

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Your intro, rebuttal, and conclusion.