Reflection

Writing a persuasive piece is difficult for a few reasons. One (obviously) is because you have to persuade the reader while keeping them interested and not boring them to death. This can be hard if you don't know what you are talking about, and if you are just trying to BS your way through it. Another reason why it's challenging is that you have to have a good number of points to support your side of the arguements, and facts (not opinions!) to back up those points. Sometimes it can be a little difficult to find the supporting facts and integrate them into your report.

This can be improved in a number of ways. Primarily, reading other pursuasive pieces would help to develop more of an understanding of how a well written one should look. Before writing, an outline should be created, either on paper or in your head, to help plan out how the piece should look. Following the SESICU (Statement Explain Support Illustrate Connect Unite) method when writing would create a more effective piece. When editing the paper, it should be read aloud, not just spell checked. This would help to catch those homophones and grammatical errors that escape the powers of spell check. Reading it aloud can also help to see if the piece flows smoothly, and determine if sentences/ideas should be added or cut out.

For support to help improve these skills, I think maybe another analysis of a well written arguement would do a world of good, while also not holding back the course. Spending a day or two on that would certainly help a lot.