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Writing a Persuasive Paper
Begin researching your topic to find
important information that will
support your position and weaken
the opposing side.
Determine a topic or
argument.
Record research information on
index cards and be sure to
create a bibliography along the
way.
Do you have “expert”
witnesses and/or data
(numbers) to support your
argument?
YES
Begin your outline. Remember
to save your strongest
argument as the clincher.
Write your first draft. Be sure to use
the rubric/criteria as you write your
paper. Edit/Revise your paper.
Write your final draft and proofread.
NO
Continue researching.