Persuasive Writing and the Research Essay Packet
Contains:
Graphic Organizers
Notes on Logos, Ethos, pathos
MLA Reference Guide
Formatting guides
Add ons:
Persuasive Writing Assignments
Research Essay
Due Date: TBD
ADVANTAGES vs. DISADVANTAGES
Name: ____________________________________ Date: ______________
Advantages Disadvantages
My position on ____________________ is: ___________________________.
Points Earned Assessed By
Assessment list for task: Points Possible Self Teacher
1. Brainstorm form is completed with ______ ____ _______
sufficient details.
2. Form contains relevant information _____ _____ _____
and facts from relevant articles.
3. Position is stated. _____ _____ _____
TOTAL: _____ _____ _____
DEBATE PLANNING CHART
SIGNIFICANCE OF ARGUMENTS
Name: _____________________________________Date: ______________
argument
Least significant
argument
Most significant
To Appeal to Logic To Appeal to Emotion
To Develp Ethos
(logos) (pathos)
Theoretical, abstract Vivid, concrete language
language Language appropriate to
audience and subject Emotionally loaded language
Denotative
meanings/reasons Restrained, sincere, fair Connotative meanings
minded presentation
Literal and historical Emotional examples
analogies Appropriate level of
vocabulary Vivid descriptions
Definitions
Correct grammar Narratives of emotional
Factual data and statistics events
Quotations
Emotional tone
Citations from experts and
authorities
Figurative language
Informed opinions
Effect
Demonstrates author's
reliability, competence, and
Evokes a cognitive, rationale respect for the audience's Evokes an emotional
response ideas and values through response
reliable and appropriate use
of support and general
accuracy
Concept Map
Name:_________________ Date:___________
My opinion:
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 4
REason 3
PERSUASIVE WRITING GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ______________
Topic:
Opening Sentences:
Transition Word or Phrase
Reason #1 Topic Sentence: _______________________________________________________
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Supporting Details:
1. ___________________________________________________________________________
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2. ___________________________________________________________________________
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3. ___________________________________________________________________________
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Transition Word or Phrase
Reason #2 Topic Sentence: _______________________________________________________
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Supporting Details:
1. ___________________________________________________________________________
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2. ___________________________________________________________________________
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3. ___________________________________________________________________________
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Transition Word or Phrase
Reason #3 Topic Sentence: _______________________________________________________
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Supporting Details:
1. ___________________________________________________________________________
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2. ___________________________________________________________________________
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3. ___________________________________________________________________________
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Concluding Summary: __________________________________________________________
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What vocabulary words will I use to make my argument in a strong but polite way? __________
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Name____________________________
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To Document or Not to Document
That is the Question!
DOCUMENT
Use parenthetical documentation for the following:
quotations=Use quotation marks.
summaries
paraphrases
little known facts
others' opinions
others' research including
polls
surveys
studies
statistics
answers to interview questions
DON’T DOCUMENT
Don’t use parenthetical documentation for the following:
common knowledge Common knowledge is information that appears in many sources--
that is, it's "common" to the sources. Common knowledge is NOT something everyone
knows--it's something people who are expert in a field of study know.
well-known facts like Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492
your own
ideas
observations
conclusions
MLA Quick Reference Guide
Throughout your paper, you will be asked to document citations alongside in-text citations from your research.
Below are some important terms to know as a key for the information on citation and referencing:
In-Text Citation: Including citations of researched work within your paper. This usually comes between your own
thoughts on your chosen topic.
Quotation Marks:
(“ “) These surround the in-text citation, and end before the page number and punctuation. If
you are quoting dialogue, make sure you use quotations within quotations. Ex:
Page or Line Numbers:
(Page Numbers) are always inserted within parenthesis after the quotation and can range in
multiple pages if the citation takes over more than one page from your reference material. If you are quoting
poetry or Shakespeare, make sure you cite (Act, line, scene) numbers instead. Do not insert a “p” before the
number—because this is MLA, we already know you are referring to a page number.
End Punctuation:
The end punctuation always comes after the parenthetical page numbers with in-text citation.
EX: Mr. Brimanson exclaims, “When we end our in-text quotation, it will be followed by parenthesis
with page numbers, and then by the end punctuation” (145)!
Works Cited: Works Cited is the documenting of your research material at the end of your paper. This does not have to
be its own page, and will not count as a page in your total number if separate. You can simply skip two spaces and
include it at the end of your paper following the last paragraph. It needs to include the following items:
Author:
Last Name, First Name. (ALWAYS). Sometimes you will have multiple authors.
Title:
The title of the work needs to be in italics. Please include an edition or subtitle if it is important
to the book or source. A different edition than the one listed may mean we cannot find your
information on the pages you listed.
Publisher:
This is the company that has published the book or article that you are using in your research. Sometimes you
will find that the publisher is a subsidiary of a larger company.
Publishing Place:
You need to only include the city and state of publishing, not the specific number address or zip
Code. If multiple cities are listed, only give the first one.
Publishing Date:
There may be several dates listed…always use the most recent.
Works Cited Formulas
Look at this page as a “works cited formula” reference guide. Simply plug in the information for the citation that
fits your resource. Below are the most popular, but if you are looking for something more rare or specific,
consult the handouts we provided earlier or utilize our MLA Guide. Notice how I indent your formulas, just as
you should indent your citations if they extend beyond one line.
Book: Single Author
Last Name, First Name. Title. City, (STATE ABR): Publisher, Date.
Book: Two or More Authors
(2) Last Name, First Name, and First Name Last Name. Title. City, (STATE ABR): Publisher, Date.
(3) Last Name, First Name, and First Name Last Name, and First Name Last Name. Title. City, (STATE
ABR): Publisher, Date.
Book: Three or More Authors
Last Name, First name, et al. Title. City, (STATE ABR): Publisher, Date.
Book: Anthology
Last Name, First Name. “Title of Story/Poem/Excerpt.” Translators Name (If applicable). Title of
Anthology. Editor’s First Name Last Name. City (STATE ABR): Publisher, Date. Page Numbers.
Definitions:
“Word you are defining.” Def. Title of Dictionary. Edition of Dictionary (ex. 2nd). Date.
Articles: In a Scholarly Journal or Periodicals (Ex. Galileo, JSTOR, etc)
Last Name, First Name. “Title of Article.” Title of Journal or Periodical and Edition (Date of Publication): Page
Numbers of article in publication.
Articles: An Abstract in a Journal
Last Name, First Name. “Title of Article.” Title of Journal or Periodical and Edition (Date of Publication): Page
numbers of article in publication. Abstract.
Articles: In a Newspaper
Last Name, First Name. “Title of Article.” Title of Newspaper Day, Month, Year of Newspaper, edition.: Section
and Page Number+
Other Media: Television Program
“Title of Episode or segment.” Title of Program or Show. Title of series. Network Name. Network Call Letters
(if applicable), Date of Broadcast.
Other Media: Film or Video
Title of Film. Dir. Directors First Name Last Name. Film Company/Distributor, Date of Film.
Other Media: Musical Composition
Composer/Musician’s Last Name, First Name. Title of Piece/Song. Title of Album. Date of Recording.
Other Media: Interviews You’ve ConductedPerson Interviewed Last Name, First Name. Type of Interview:
(Personal, Telephone, E-mail). Day, Month, Year of interview.
Other Media: An Entire Website
Title of the Website. Ed. First Name Last Name (Editor of site if provided). Date of site publication (if provided).
Name of any sponsoring institution. Day, Month, Year you accessed website http://webaddress/>.
Citing Resources
Name: _____________________________________
Resources Resource
Book Book
Author: ____________________________ Author:_________________________
Title: ______________________________ Title:____________________________
Place of Pub.: _______________________ Place of Pub.:_____________________
Publisher: __________________________ Publisher: _______________________
Copyright Date: _____________________ Copyright Date: __________________
Pages: _____________________________ Pages: _________________________
Encyclopedia Encyclopedia
Article Author: ______________________ Article Author:____________________
Article Title: ________________________ Article Title: ____________________
Encyclopedia: _______________________ Encyclopedia: _____________________
Edition Date: _______________________ Edition Date: _____________________
Pages: _____________________________ Pages: ___________________________
Periodical Periodical
Article Author: ______________________ Article Author: ____________________
Article Title: ________________________ Article Title: ______________________
Magazine: __________________________ Magazine: ________________________
Issue Date: _________________________ Issue Date: _______________________
Pages: _____________________________ Pages: ___________________________
Newspaper Newspaper
Article Author: ______________________ Article Author: _____________________
Article Title: ________________________ Article Title: _______________________
Title Paper: __________________________ Title Paper: ________________________
Issue Date: _________________________ Issue Date: _________________________
Pages: _____________________________ Pages: ____________________________
Internet Internet
Author: ___________________________ Author: __________________________
Article Title: ________________________ Article Title: ______________________
Date Published or revised: _____________ Date Published or revised: ___________
URL: _____________________________ URL: ____________________________
Date Accessed: _____________________ Date Accessed: ____________________
Page Title: _________________________ Page Title: _______________________
