ENG 123 Writing Notes

Overview: Persuasion is a constant in each of our lives. No matter where we look, what we read, what we see, or who we interact with, we are inevitably going toencounter some form of persuasion. Advertisements want us to buy things. Newspapers and television want to convince us of how we should feel about events.We are put into positions where we must defend our thoughts and beliefs to others, and the process we apply is typically some form of persuasion.Persuasive writing is one of the most powerful forms of writingit has the ability to influence ones thoughts, and also the ability to change ones mind about aparticular issue. The persuasive essay is an ideal tool for supporting an opinion on an issue using researched facts and information. It also gives you the chance torecognize an opposing viewpoint and refute it, noting that those who hold the opposing viewpoint are the intended audience of the piece.Prompt: For this assignment, you will use a guided prompt to write notes that will help you better understand how to approach the persuasive essay. As youfollow the guide, remember to apply the information you have learned in Modules One and Two when discussing your issue. In Module Three, you will buildupon these writing notes to prepare a more refined Writing Plan, which will help to prepare you to draft your persuasive essay.For this Writing Notes assignment, the following critical elements must be addressed in one fully developed paragraph each:I. Writing Notes: Use these writing notes as a way to gather your thoughts and determine your strategy for writing your persuasive essay. This process willallow you to develop a potential structure for effectively persuading readers to agree with your argument. These notes will be helpful in keeping yourthought process on track when you begin writing and revising your essay.