How to Write a Paper on How to Persuade People to Stop Drinking Soft Drinks

Nutritional information persuades people to stop drinking soft drinks.

Get people to stop drinking soft drinks by writing a persuasive and informative essay on the subject. You need to influence an individual's beliefs before you will be able to convince him that drinking soft drinks is not in his best interest. A persuasive paper uses facts to prove arguments on a subject. You have to be able to support the information you are presenting in order to write a compelling and influential paper.

Instructions

1. Research negative correlations with soft drinks. The website of the National Institute of Health is a good place to start your research. Also check your local or school library. You need evidence that soft drinks are bad for health to present a strong argument. There are articles available on soft drinks and bone loss, soft drinks and lower socioeconomic status, and soft drinks and attention deficit disorder.

2. Write down your thesis statement for your paper. This should be an argument for quitting the use of soft drinks, and is the basis for your paper. Make sure you have enough research to back up this statement. Ask your instructor to tell you how many sources you need, but use at least two for the argument to be convincing.

3. Write your introduction. The introduction introduces the topic of the paper and usually finishes with the thesis statement. Make sure it is at least one paragraph long, containing three to five sentences.

4. Write the facts of the case that you are presenting. This is the first part of the body of your paper. Follow this with your argument for why these facts show that people should stop drinking soft drinks. The body consists of at least three paragraphs comprised of three to five sentences. Ask your instructor about length requirements for your specific paper.

5. Write the conclusion of your persuasive essay. Summarize the main points in your argument, while also refuting beliefs that are against your argument that people should stop drinking soft drinks.

6. Proofread the paper for any spelling and grammar errors. Have a friend or family member read it over to provide another eye and feedback. Include your references on a separate sheet of paper and format them in the style that your instructor tells you to use, such as MLA or APA. Create a cover page with your name, the class, the date, title of the paper and your instructor's name.

References

• Bucknell University: Tips on Writing a Persuasive Paper; Adapted from Nancy Huddleston Packer et. al.; 1986
• Northern Illinois University: Persuasive Essays; Brian Gilbert; 1997