Writing a Persuasive Essay: Structure and Tips

Introduction:

Provides background information about the subject and introduces the problem

Thesis Statement:

States the problem and solution/s

Body:

Convince the reader that the problem exists and is serious, then you propose solutions

Conclusion:

Restate the problem and the proposed solution/s. Placing the issue in a larger context, presenting an alternative point of view, looking to the future

Verbs cause:

was caused by, will result from, is affected by.

Verbs effect:

caused, has resulted in, has made

Conjunctions:

since, because

Intro adverbs:

therefore, consequently, for this reason

Prepositional:

as a result, because of