AboutDan Smith Expertise I have been a professional writer and editor for more than 30 years, taught speech and English composition at the university level, and have developed speech and English composition courses and seminars for businesses. I am experienced in editing a wide variety of materials, especially business, scientific, and other academic papers. I am familiar with all the major style guides.
Experience I have edited any number of graduate papers and other technical materials in such advanced fields as civil and electrical engineering and semiconductor fabrication. I have extensive experience in working with non-native English speakers.
Expert: Dan Smith Date: 2/14/2008 Subject: english
Question I am trying to write a persuasive essay trying to persuade my family to go on a vacation i have to propose where to go and why it is the best for the family
Answer You did not actually ask me a question, so the best I can do is assume you would like me to outline a persuasive essay for you. These are the five steps of a persuasive message. I'll suggest a possible argument for each step.
1. Introduction. All families need to go away together from time to time to get out of the routine of daily living.
2. Need. Our family needs a vacation because it has been a long time since we've spent a lot of time together just having fun.
3. Plan. The family would enjoy a trip to (wherever you like).
4. Visualization. Imagine Mom (doing what mom might do there), Dad (doing whatever he might do there), me and my siblings (doing whatever), and all of you together (doing whatever other things there are to do wherever you choose).
5. Action. So let's get to work on planning it.
