Title: Competency Assessment: (CU3 M3) Persuasive Paper
Course: SkillsCom WR 121 16.0 > Section: Credit Unit 3 Module 3

The paper must be 3-5 full pages in length. Note: The works cited page does not count toward page length.
Like the informative essay, it will be formatted in the APA style and include a works cited page that offers at least four references to sources.
You will be using signal phrases to integrate the information you discover.
You will strive to help your readers understand where you found your information by including an APA style works cited page.
Your paper will offer an introduction that informs readers about what the paper will cover. You will also include a clearly identifiable thesis statement.
The body of your paper will focus on offering persuasive reasoning and evidence to support the position you hope your audience take after reading your paper.

APA Guidelines (Webpage)

Further guidelines can be found in this document: Guidelines for Persuasive Essay (Google Doc)

You will need to download the essay to see the comments. Once you have downloaded the essay there will be comment bubbles on the right side of your screen. Click on the bubble to read the comments. Please make sure to pay very close attention to the comments. This sample persuasive essay with annotations can be used for reference when writing your paper: Instructional Sample Persuasive Essay (Google Doc)