A reader sends this paragraph for comments: Over the many thousands of years, the events of History have had similar roots; however the actions made had differences. The Progressive Era, New Deal and Great Society are comparable to a degree. These social reform movements are similar in the depth of their building blocks, or origins [...]
Archive for April, 2010
What is a persuasive essay?
A persuasive essay (my questioner wrote “pursuasive essay”) is an essay that tries to persuade the reader to take a position on an issue. This may be an issue that’s currently in the news such as the war in Afghanistan or health care, or it may be an issue that never seems to die, such [...]
How to write a persuasive essay part one
One of the most common questions I get asked is how to write a persuasive essay. Really it’s quite easy. I teach a lot of students, and they are always trying to persuade me about something. You already know how to be persuasive. My students can easily persuade me why they should go to the [...]
Suffering: you know it when you feel it
A reader writes: ?Can you please advise me on how to start this essay? I’m writing an essay on the Concept of Suffering I have to critically discuss main issues and critically analyse the implications for clinical practice with examples. I just don’t know what to put in my introduction. I’m reminded of the poem [...]
Contract of service OR Contract for services?
A reader asks: what is the difference between a contract of service and a contract for services?making reference to relevant case law,what are the salient factors distinguishing a contract of service from a contract for service? Now I’m not a lawyer but I’ve published newsletters for lawyers, I’ve hired lawyers, and I’ve read John Grisham [...]
Rhetorical questions in persuasive essays
A reader asks: “When is it good to ask a question in a persuasive essay? How will the reader answer the question?” Well, obviously, readers can’t answer the question to you, but they might answer the question to themselves. A question which is posed without the expectation of an answer is called a “rhetorical question.” [...]