Convincing people allows the author to prove one’s point of view and show different perspectives on controversial issues. Persuasive writing is a valuable skill that unveils the student’s ability to compose an argument and logically support it. However, it takes a long time to learn to do it properly and truly master the competence to influence the reader. Setting the goal and working towards it throughout the course allowed me to overcome challenges. Learning the nuances of persuasive writing is a complicated process that requires learning the aspects of the style, identifying the problem areas, and meticulously working on them through evaluation and feedback.
A careful analysis of the work allowed me to identify the key problems besides grammar and spelling. The most challenging part about learning to write convincingly was to follow the framework of the persuasive essay. Although the topic was not new for me, and I explored it in detail, the sensitivity of the issue and the desire to fully cover it required an extensive approach to composing the narrative. Battling the opposing viewpoint on the driver’s licenses was especially tricky as I had to use the conflicting argument to prove my own. In the end, comparing and contrasting it only asserted the necessity of driver’s education. It made the case stronger because I acknowledged a different position instead of ignoring it (Aziz & Ummul, 2017). All in all, properly structuring and styling the essay was only beneficial for the final result as it made the argument clear and well-rounded.
Focusing on one topic for the persuasive essay did not make it easier to prove the claim as it covers an extensive array of concepts in itself. It is critical to include all the details to prove one’s point based on a particular precedent. The driver’s licenses in the U.S. were a particularly difficult topic as they touched all the social and age groups. To fully prove my point, I focused on teenagers, immigrants, and even intoxicated drivers as they all face different problems regarding driver’s licenses. It is essential to find credible and relevant information to support the topic and incorporate it to persuade the reader based on undeniable evidence. I had to research the road accident statistics and prove the necessity of drivers’ education through instances of teenage driving records. Fully exploring the topic and finding the best arguments to prove one’s point is the basic requirements for a high-standard persuasive essay that I managed to fulfill.
However, it would not be possible without my teacher and classmates who pointed at the mistakes to improve my writing. Careful proofreading by the teacher and valuable comments helped me to identify the areas of further development. The classmates were especially helpful in pointing at weak places in the essay. They gave me a fresh glance at what I could have done differently and the feedback, which allowed me to make a better argument. Thinking about the audience is a crucial element in writing a successful persuasive essay. Such an attitude enables the author to gradually introduce the readers to the topic if they are not fully aware of it (Aziz & Ummul, 2017). I consider the readers’ opinion the most important one as a persuasive essay serves the goal of leading the audience, fully educating them about the issue, and allowing them to take a stance on the problem.
This major project taught me the complicated process of creating a critical piece of writing. Following the instructions, understanding the issue, and getting feedback were the main reasons I overcame the difficulties I faced and became a more persuasive writer. Learning from mistakes and dealing with critique gave me a valuable lesson of gathering information and critically analyzing it. It is also important to remember the ultimate purpose of persuading the reader to reach success. In the end, I managed to pull all the arguments together to discover the topic entirely, make it engaging and persuasive for the audience, and compose a full-fledged essay.
References
Aziz, F.I.A., & Ummul, K.H. (2017). Persuasive writing: How students argue. Sains Humanika, 9(4-2), 19-32. Web.