Problem
A. Describe the argument to be addressed in your persuasive essay. Explain how the argument relates to your major, the major you are considering pursuing, or your field of work.
a. Make certain your topic is debatable. Are you able to see at least two perspectives to this argument?
B. Identify the potential challenges you may encounter in supporting your argument with a specific audience.
a. First, state the audience you will be writing to.
b. Then address the challenges of supporting your argument with this audience.
C. Establish a goal that you hope to accomplish with this essay. What will this essay need to successfully meet your goal?
D. Determine three key points that will help support your argument.
E. Provide a brief description of at least two resources that support the key points of your argument.
a. First, list the authors and titles of each resource. These resources may be books or articles you identified in a previous assignment.
b. Then provide a brief description of how each resource may reinforce your argument.
F. Explain how you plan to effectively integrate evidence in the essay.