Persuasive Essay

omplete the following passage:

____ has been a hotly-debated topic in the field of ______. Some people have argued that _____, but I say, _______.

Write a three-paragraph essay explaining why you feel the way you do about this topic. Make conspicuous use of pathos, logos, and ethos.

Helpful tip: Identify a specific author or article that exemplifies the point of view you want to argue against. Pick your fight with an individual author, rather than with a general point of view. Consider replacing the phrase “Some people have argued that” with the name of a particular author who has articulated the position you intend to refute.
Your introductory paragraph should describe the opposing sides of the debate and conclude with a thesis statement that clearly expresses your own point of view.
Your body paragraph should highlight the strategy of logos, presenting specific rational arguments in support of your thesis statement.
Your conclusion should focus on the element of pathos, using emotional language to evoke the importance of the debate and to enlist your readers’ sympathy and support.
Your entire essay should be written with a professionalism and authoritativeness that convey a sense of your own credibility as a writer.
Use APA style to cite every source you include in your discussion, using both an in-text citation (author, year) and an entry on your references page for each source.