The purpose of writing a persuasive essay is to influence or change a reader's thoughts or opinions on a particular topic. The most successful persuasive writing is always well planned. This planing should include choosing a topic, researching the topic thoroughly, and finally, mapping out the structure of the writing. Choose an Issue
The first step for writing a persuasive essay is to decide what you are trying to persuade someone to believe. Is there a compelling social issue you'd like to correct, a situation within your school that you'd like to change, an issue from history that you'd like to address, or maybe even a political condition you'd like to explore—the possibilities are endless!
Here's a list of possible topics:
Education
- School Uniforms
- School Choice
- Bilingual Education
- LockerSearches
- Homework
History
- Women's Rights
- Civil Rights
- Vietnam War
Social and Political Issues
- The Death Penalty
- Cruelty to Animals
- Gun Control
- Cloning
Once you've decided on an issue, it's time to begin your research!
