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For this discussion, we will consider how persuasion is part of everyday life. Whether it is convincing a friend or loved one to join in an activity, considering a major purchase, or proving to an employer that an idea is worthy of consideration, persuasion happens all the time. Keep in mind that this does not have to be a situation where there was a full-blown argument—it can be something as simple as convincing a friend to go to a specific restaurant for lunch or join a group. It does not have to be a situation where you “won” the other person over either; perhaps your persuasion was unsuccessful.

When you have come up with the moment, write two fully developed paragraphs describing the situation.

In the first paragraph, describe the moment of persuasion with enough detail that the reader can envision the situation.

In the second paragraph, explain why you felt like that moment of persuasion was either successful or unsuccessful. What strategies or techniques did you use to try to get the person to agree with you?

PEER REPLIES (2)

Respond to two peers’ main posts with replies of 100-150 words each, answer the following questions:

• Was the situation described clearly and with enough detail to envision the situation?
• Reflect on the results. Could the situation have been handled differently? If so, how?
• Identify areas of Ethos-Logos-Pathos and specify which of the three your peer’s argument relied on most heavily.
• Suggest areas of Ethos-Logos-Pathos that could have been used to make your peer’s argument successful or stronger.
• Have you ever encountered or witnessed a similar situation? How did you handle it?

PART 2

For this assignment, you will begin to explore possible topics for your Final Persuasive Essay. You will analyze two different topics related to your field of study or career and answer the questions below.  After completing the two proposals, write a summary paragraph on which topic you are most likely to choose and why.

Each topic must have

• two logical sides to the issue (your viewpoint and an opposing viewpoint).
• a connection to your career or degree.

Each topic proposal should be organized into 1 well-developed paragraphs. After evaluting your topics, write a summary paragraph describing which proposal you are most likely to pursue and why.

Topic 1 – Paragraph 1

Answer the following in one full paragraph:

• What is the issue in your career or field of study?
• What two differing viewpoints are there on what to do about this issue?
• What do you think should be done and why?
• Who would your audience be? (i.e. who can make a decision)
• What objection might this audience raise and why?

Topic 2 – Paragraph 2

Answer the following in one full paragraph:

• What is the issue in your career or field of study?
• What two differing viewpoints are there on what to do about this issue?
• What do you think should be done and why?
• Who would your audience be? (i.e. who can make a decision)
• What objection might this audience raise and why?

Summary Paragraph – Paragraph 3

After completing the proposals for the each of the two topics, write a final paragraph including:

• Which topic you are leaning towards and why?
• What strengths do you bring to this topic?
• What challenges are you likely to encounter?
• What one question are you asking the audience to consider? (see the video above)

PART 3

For this discussion complete the following readings. Then, answer the three questions that follow in a separate paragraph for each question.

The Norton Field Guide 

• Chapter 47 (pp. 479-488); Chapter 48 (pp. 489-510)

Little Seagull Handbook 

• Section R-1, “Doing Research”

First, review the readings carefully. In one paragraph, share a tip or fact about research and/or about sources that you learned from the readings. Then, share a tip or a skill that you have used while conducting research in the past that was successful. Be sure to cite your reading.

Second, reflect on your research methodology. Briefly describe and contrast what your process has been and what it will be in this course.

Third, Review your feedback on Milestone 1. Then, identify which topic you will pursue and summarize your topic/argument. It may not be finalized, and that is acceptable. Describe the problem and proposed solution. List 3-5 search terms you consider using. You may include a word cloud by using EdWordle. Be sure to comment briefly on the keywords’ strength and effectiveness.

Include a reference for any sources you used in the post.

TIP: Respond to the questions above using a separate paragraph for each question. Please break out the search term list as bullet points or a clearly recognizable list or post as a photo word cloud.

PEER REPLIES (2)

Respond to two peers’ main posts with replies of 100-150 words each.

In two paragraphs, 

1. Respond to the peers’ research process and the tip or fact that was described from the reading. Comment on your experience in the area or methodologies of research the peer posted.
2. Evaluate the peers’ search terms. Are they specific enough?  What results do you expect the search terms to yield? Suggest at least two additional search terms or refinements for those terms already listed and explain why these additions may be useful.

Be sure to take a moment to check into your own thread. Reply to your instructor and some peers who offer insights into your writing.

PART 4

IN PART 1 you selected a topic for the Final Persuasive Essay.  Now, it is time to formalize your proposal and begin to explore and analyze your topic in order to build a foundation for the essay to come. A strong proposal promises success for the project, while an ill-conceived or incomplete proposal can bring poor results.  This proposal is your opportunity to set your sight on success and begin to advance to a higher level of academic writing skills.

Helpful Resources 

• Norton Field Guide to Writing Chapter 36 Guiding your Reader (pp. 386-391)
• Little Seagull Handbook Section W-3, “Writing Processes”
• Harvard College Writing Center: Counterargument

The proposal should consider all aspects and criteria of the intended project and demonstrate understanding and competence in the ability to complete it. Generally, a research proposal should contain all the key elements involved in the research process and include sufficient information for the reader to evaluate the proposed study.

Generally, the proposal will address the following three areas:

What you plan to accomplish, why it is important and how you are going to persuade you audience.

Remember, your topic must have 

• two logical sides to the issue (your viewpoint and an opposing viewpoint),
• must be researched-based
• must be relevant to your career or degree.

Your proposal needs to include the following six paragraphs and a title:

Working Title (Find help on title writing  by clicking here by clicking here – Alternative Formats )  

Section One 

• Introduction
  • Describe the issue (2-3 sentences)
  • Define your position (1-2 sentences)
  • Thesis statement (1 sentence)
    • Follow this example:
      While many feel that defunding the police would endanger society, redistributing funds would increase the number of public health workers, provide more targeted support, and refocus efforts to retrain existing law enforcement personnel.

Section Two 

• Counterargument
  • Anticipated questions or resistance (2-3 sentences)
  • Response to questions or resistance (2-3 sentences)

Section Three 

• Audience (2-3 sentences) Consider demographics, background, relevance, knowledge of topic and beliefs.
• Goal for your audience (how should the audience think or act differently? 1-2 sentences)

Section Four 

• Strategy for convincing your audience including goal, purpose and challenges, Consider tactics (ethos, pathos, logos) (2-3 sentences)

Section Five 

• Research (preliminary) describe your approach (refer to your readings thus far)
• Keiser University Library Database(s) you are most likely to use
• Potential articles cited in 7th edition APA (at least 2, final paper will require 4)
  • Be careful to avoid a faulty use of authority, or identifying a source written by author who claims to be an “expert” but is only moderately familiar with the topic.
• Potential key terms (Minimum of 5)