Persuasive Essay

Persuasive Essay Instructions
This module will ask you to practice the stages of the writing process. You will develop an essay to be finalized by the end of this module.

The term “college student” corrals a wide range of types of students in a single term. It stands to reason that different groups of people have different motivations for entering higher education, different goals while they are there, and different definitions of success once they graduate.

For this essay, you will select a specific category of college students, define a practice that could lead to enhanced success for that category, and argue for the adoption of that practice.

The thesis for this essay will persuade readers in the target audience to adopt the practice you’ve identified, in order to help them achieve better outcomes while in college. The thesis will be supported in the body of the essay with evidence demonstrating why this practice will increase success and how it can be implemented.

Assignment Details
The final essay will be 750-850 words, and total of 4 to 5 paragraphs. It will include a thesis statement that is supported by evidence. It will be well-organized, and display evidence of careful application of the writing process.

Types of College Students:

Traditional

Nontraditional

International/Non-Native Speakers

First Generation

Students with Disabilities

Working Students

Commuter Students

Others

Possible persuasive points for students’ success:

Responsible time management of course load and non-college commitments

Staying in communication with an advisor

Class times scheduled for students’ best learning time

Adequate study time in schedule

Computer hardware and software investments

Support Services, such as library testing center, computer labs, student learning center.

Technology Support access

Understanding and Avoid Plagiarism – take 1101 and 1102 in first semesters

Personality Test for Learning Styles

Review professors and take those that fit students learning styles

Career Test for electing Major

Friends and Family Support

Network with students in the same class

Form Study groups

Attend, participate, and take notes for classes

Study in between classes and come to class prepared

Sleep, exercise, and eat healthy

Join Student Club or Student Government

Multi-task – combine socialization with academics

Study for exams

Visit professor during office hours

Reach out for support

Reliable childcare

Flexible part-time or full-time employment

Employment tuition reimbursement

Financial Aid and Scholarships