Assignment (1 page paper) Apply the characteristics of persuasive writing to turn the Literature Review into a persuasive argument. Be sure that: The persuasive argument begins with a strong hook or compelling statement that i

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Assignment: Writing Persuasively

Consider the differences between the characteristics of a literature review for academic writing and the characteristics of a review of literature for the purposes of crafting a compelling and persuasive need statement.

For this Assignment:

  • Review this week’s readings. Pay particular attention   to the Persuasive Essay Samples at the Academic Help website as well as   the “Why Academics Have a Hard Time Writing Good Grant Proposals” article.      
  • Carefully read the Literature Review in the Week 4  Assignment: Writing Persuasively document located in this week’s Learning  Resources. 
  • Focus on the scenario it describes and consider how the content  in this document would be translated into a persuasive argument. 

Assignment (1 page paper)

  • Apply the characteristics of persuasive writing to turn the Literature Review into a persuasive argument.
         Be sure that: 
    • The persuasive argument begins with a strong hook or compelling statement that introduces the topic to the intended audience.
    • The position taken by the author is clearly evident  throughout. 
    • Word choice, tone, and points made are designed to  resonate with the intended audience. 
    • The persuasive argument presents a firm position that is supported by facts and examples from the Literature Review.
    • An opposing viewpoint is appropriately refuted and supported by facts and examples from the Literature Review.
    • The persuasive argument culminates with a brief compelling conclusion.

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· Learning Resources 

· Note: To access this week's required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.

· Required Readings

· Krueger, K. (2009). Seven deadly grant-writing sins. Nonprofit World, 27(6), 8–9. 

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· Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

· Porter, R. (2007). Why academics have a hard time writing good grant proposals. Journal of Research Administration, 38(2), 37–43.

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· Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

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· Academic Help. (n.d.). Persuasive essay samples. Retrieved September 29, 2016, from https://academichelp.net/samples/academics/essays/persuasive/

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· Hartshorn, P. (2014). Making your grant proposal persuasive. At the Center, 5(3). Retrieved from http://www.atcmag.com/Issues/ID/155/Making-Your-Grant-Proposal-Persuasive

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· Lohfeld, B. (2012, July 20). 100 words that kill your proposal. Washington Technology. Retrieved from http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2012/07/20/insights-lohfeld-words-proposal.aspx

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· Document: Week 4 Assignment: Writing Persuasively (Word document)

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