How to write a persuasive essay

Learn the 4 key elements of writing the perfect persuasive essay

*** Course updated June ’19

What you’ll learn

• How to write persuasive essays.
• How to structure an essay.
• How to choose the right words.
• How to make great sentences.
• How to write perfect paragraphs.

Course Content

• Structure of a persuasive essay –> 3 lectures • 12min.
• Vocabulary –> 4 lectures • 12min.
• Sentences –> 2 lectures • 10min.
• Topic Sentence (thesis statement) –> 5 lectures • 17min.
• Elements of a Paragraph –> 5 lectures • 10min.
• Transitions & Descriptions –> 3 lectures • 7min.
• Closing Sentences and Proofreading –> 3 lectures • 6min.
• The Final Essay –> 7 lectures • 33min.
• Bonus Section –> 1 lecture • 1min.

Requirements

*** Course updated June ’19

 

Welcome to How to write a persuasive essay. This course is designed to teach students how write a proper persuasive essay by using the 4 key elements of writing.

 

Structure

• Using the proper structure in your essays can instantly improve your writing.
• You will be amazed at the rapid improvement of your grades once you start using the correct structure for your persuasive essays.
• In this course you will learn the 5 paragraph method for writing persuasive essays.
• The structure is the structure. It doesn’t change if you are in high school or college.

Words

• You will learn which words to use in your persuasive essays.
• Discover the best method for learning new vocabulary.
• Practice using your new vocabulary in your essays.

Sentences

• Learn the key components of great sentences.
• Create impactful sentences for your persuasive essays.
• Avoid the most common writing mistakes.
• Write cornerstone sentences like topic sentences, thesis statements, closing sentences, descriptions, and explanations.

Paragraphs

• You will learn the key elements to writing perfect paragraphs for your persuasive essay.
• Use topic sentences correctly.
• Identify the main ideas for your persuasive essays.
• Develop stunning details in your essay.
• Write strong explanations.

This course also contains detailed instructions on how to write each type of paragraph in a persuasive essay. Tips and techniques for planning and proofreading are also included to help you write a great persuasive essay.

How to write a persuasive essay also includes 10 original articles and writing assignments to help you refine your persuasive essay style.