9: Argumentation - Purpose and Persuasion in Writing
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- 20639
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- 9.2: Narration, Description, and Classification
- This page covers narration, description, and classification within the context of the college essay.
- 9.3: Definition
- This page covers what a definition essay is, what make the best topics for a definition essay, and how to write a definition essay.
- 9.4: Comparison and Contrast
- This page describes and provides examples for how to organize and develop a comparison-contrast essay.
- 9.5: Cause and Effect
- This page explains how to organize and write a cause-effect paper and also explains some of the danger and traps in logical thinking one must be aware of when writing in such a way.
- 9.6: Process Analysis
- This page explains how to write an essay describing a process.
- 9.7: Persuasion
- This page discusses some of the factors in persuasive writing -- such as considering other points of view combined with organization -- that are important for effective persuasive writing.
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