Persuasive Writing

    Who was more convincing, Baldwin or Buckley? What is Persuasive Writing? Persuasive writing promotes critical thinking because it forces you to take a stand and defend your position on a topic. For this assignment you will develop a persuasive essay on a topic: Who was more convincing, Baldwin or Buckley? Keep in mind that the purpose of a persuasive essay is not just to share information. You want to convince someone else to adopt your opinion. An effective persuasive essay does the following: ● States your opinion, or point of view, about the topic ● Provides convincing support for your opinion ● Provides convincing evidence that denounces any opposing arguments ● Often appeals to the reader’s emotions