Writing Persuasively

Understanding the Task: To write persuasively, first and foremost, gain a comprehensive understanding of the task given - its context, the intended audience, the purpose and the format.
Structure your Argument: Plan your argument at the outset. Begin with a strong thesis statement, followed by a sequence of arguments that support it. Every point should be logically connected.
Use of Rhetorical Devices: Apply rhetorical devices such as ethos, pathos, and logos for building up your argument. Ethos appeals to the reader’s ethics, pathos to their emotions, and logos to their logic.
Language and Tone: Choose your language and tone to suit the audience and the purpose. A formal or informal tone can be adopted based on the nature of the paper.
Persuasive Techniques: Incorporate persuasive techniques like rhetorical questions, repetition of key points, emotive language and use of anecdotes or statistics to compel the reader’s agreement to the view presented.
Counterargument: Acknowledge possible counterarguments and provide rebuttals to show the strength of the original argument. This can enhance the persuasiveness of your argument.
Conclusion: Make sure to end with a powerful closing statement that reinforces your argument and leaves an impact on the reader.
Review and Revision: After drafting, revise for errors in grammar, punctuation, and syntax. Also, evaluate if the argument is compelling and persuasive enough.
Practice: Writing persuasively takes practise. Use past papers or create your own tasks to hone this skill.
Feedback: Seek constructive feedback from teachers and peers to understand areas of improvement and to progress further.