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Changing Perspectives: An Engaged Approach to Persuasive Writing


Communication and Culture

ISBN #978-1-7323961-8-0

Changing Perspectives: An Engaged Approach to Persuasive Writing

Mirial Burton

Excellent persuasive and informational writers know that the purpose of all writing is to change the perspective of the reader. In this course, students will learn to examine who their readers are to inform how they approach the topic, what arguments will be most effective, and what evidence will best persuade the reader.

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Course Objective

In this course, students will learn to tailor their writing to effectively persuade and inform readers by considering their audience, selecting strong arguments, and providing compelling evidence.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Principles of Persuasive Writing
Chapter 2: The Writing Process
Chapter 3: Writing to Academic Standards
Chapter 4: The Five Paragraph Essay
Chapter 5: The Argument Essay
Chapter 6: Rhetorical Analysis
Chapter 7: Fiction Analysis
Chapter 8: Poetry Analysis
Chapter 9: The Researched Argument
Chapter 10: The Essay Exam
Chapter 11: Editing for Style
Chapter 12: Editing for Accuracy

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