(4-5 Pages): The Persuasive Research Paper

The Persuasive Research Paper

In the Persuasive Research Paper, you will simply want to take a position on an issue of dispute of your choice, using research to support your position and to try to convince others to adopt your position.

This paper should be at least 4-5 pages long (a minimum of 1000-1500 words, not including the final Works Cited), it must include at least four sources, and it should accomplish the following:

* State your audience.

* Clearly articulate your position on an issue of dispute.

* Clearly articulate the reasons you hold this position, using evidence to support the validity of your stance.

* Present information confidently and efficiently.

* Use established information for support, as well as personal “evidence” (if applicable) such as short anecdotes and examples from your own experience, or the experience of others.

* Maintain a persuasive tone that will be accessible (not alienating or insulting) to your particular audience.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Papers on the following topics (or any related components) will not be accepted:

* abortion

* capital punishment

* euthanasia

* obesity

* global warming/climate change

* Federal firearms legislation