Promoting a Point of View
Promoting a Point of View
Understanding Your View
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Be clear about your opinion or stance you’re taking in the piece.
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You should fullly understand what you’re arguing and why you’re arguing it before you begin to write.
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This involves critically analysing the topic and forming a well-informed point of view.
Making Your Point Clearly
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Always be clear and direct in presenting your point of view.
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Avoid ambiguous language or overly complex sentence structures.
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Simplicity and clarity often have the most impact, and make your point of view easy to follow.
Writing With Conviction
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Write with confidence and conviction. If you don’t appear to believe in your point of view, your readers won’t either.
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This does not mean being aggressive or dismissive of opposing views. Instead, present your arguments with calmly and rationally.
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Positive language will make your argument sound more persuasive.
Using Persuasive Techniques
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Incorporate persuasive techniques to make your point of view more compelling.
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These could include rhetorical questions, repetition, emotive language, evidence and expert opinion, cause and effect, and engaging with the reader directly.
Dealing with Opposing Viewpoints
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It is important to acknowledge counter arguments to your point of view.
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Thoughtfully presenting and refuting opposing views demonstrates that you have considered all perspectives, which strengthens your overall argument.
Revising Your Work
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Review your work with a critical eye. Ensure your viewpoint is clearly and convincingly presented throughout.
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Make sure you have effectively addressed and refuted any counterarguments.
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Don’t forget to proofread for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. These can undermine your credibility and distract from your point of view.