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Problem

Have you ever had to convince someone to see things your way? Maybe you were recommending a product, explaining an idea at work, or even just trying to win a debate in a group chat. Persuasion shows up everywhere, and the best arguments rely on clear reasoning, strong evidence, and understanding your audience.

You will practice analyzing persuasive writing in the context of your own career interests. You will choose a short article that relates to your field and examine how the author shapes their message. Don't worry, this isn't a research paper. It's a chance to see how language, structure, and presentation can influence how we interpret information.

Your goal is to think like a writer and a reader by noticing rhetorical choices that affect the message's tone, credibility, and overall impact.

Explore an Article in Your Career Field (You Have Options!)

Find a short article (1-3 pages is great!) related to your career or an area you're interested in. This could be:

1) A news or magazine article from the University Library
2) An article shared by a professional organization
3) A short opinion piece or blog with a clear viewpoint

Need help finding something? Ask your instructor or a librarian.

Once you have your article, discuss the following with the class:

I. What's the article trying to do (i.e., inform, persuade, or something else)? How do the author's word choices, tone, or visuals support that purpose? Get the instant assignment help.

II. How does the article shape your understanding of the topic? What do you notice about how the author presents facts and opinions? Do the facts and opinions feel balanced or one-sided? Did the author do an adequate job (in your opinion) of influencing the readers?

III. This week, you will be creating an effective cover letter. When a candidate for a position creates a cover letter, the "art of persuasion" plays a tremendous role. Will the person in human resources read it, or will it be tossed into the circular bin?? Page 392 in your E-text discusses the three fundamentals of a convincing argument. (And a cover letter must be a convincing argument!) Identify the three and then discuss the impact of each when writing a cover letter, and hoping to be called in for an interview.