Is it a good idea for friends to sit together in class?

The purpose of the Persuasive Essay assignment is to choose a topic that has some debatable issue. You will then take a position on that issue and write a two full-page Persuasive Essay trying to influence your reader to accept or agree with your position on this issue.

Do not use 1st Person “I, me, my”. Academic papers are not personal narratives, they are informational and professional. Use 3rd person.
This assignment will not be accepted if it is not in APA or MLA style.

2. Choose a topic. Your topic will be on some issue of debate where you are able to take a side on that issue. The instructor of your class will let you know if you may write on any topic or if there will be limitations on what you may choose to write on.

3. Unlike the previous two-unit essays, there is no required outline or pattern that you have to use for organizing this essay. However, you will want to plan your organization so your ideas connect and make sense to the reader. You may use either of the patterns from the previous two units. Also, you may look at the different patterns presented in Chapter 10 for ideas. As a bit of advice, the structure shown in Chapter 10.9 under the heading “Structure of a Persuasive Essay” is a helpful model to look at.

4. Since this essay is more persuasive instead of argumentative, you do not have to do any formal research, but you should have explanations and support for any positions you offer.

5. After writing the essay, be sure to take the time to read it several times for revision and editing. It would be helpful to have at least one other person proofread it as well before submitting the assignment.

Essay Guidelines:

All essays must be typed, double spaced, in Times New Roman font, 12 point
This paper is to be a minimum of two pages.
You can select either APA or MLA formatting style when completing this essay assignment. Please refer to the Formatting Exercise in Unit One for how to set up your assignment in either style. Remember, with APA style, you must include a title page with your assignment. The title page will not count toward the two required pages of content that you are expected to submit for this essay assignment.
You are expected to use proper grammar and mechanics refer to a grammar guide as needed.