Persuasive Writing Assignment Instructions

Criteria for This Assignment
Length and Formatting Requirements

One to three pages (750 to 1200 words), double spaced
Times New Roman, 12-point font
Works Cited page
In-text citations
Content Requirements

Organization of essay:

Introduction: The introduction should include a thesis statement that conveys the issues and states your position on the topic.

Body: Support your position with evidence from reliable resources. Remember, you must cite information from commentaries and research.

Conclusion: Conclude your paper with a summation of your position and purpose.
Criteria for writing this essay:

Persuade your reader that your position is best.
View and analyze the information in the fracking video.
Provide a variety of reliable resources that specifically relate to the topic and your position.
Develop your topic and argument logically and cohesively.