Persuasive Writing

Nearly everything you write is persuasive. Use these readings to convince your reader to agree to what you propose.

• Persuasive Writing: Introduction to Rhetoric
  • Persuasive Writing: Purpose
  • Persuasive Writing: Tone
  • Persuasive Writing: Reader-Centered Writing
  • Persuasive Writing: Audience Benefits

Recommendation Reports

Skim these readings now as you plan the work you’ll describe and schedule in your proposal. Later, use these readings as your group composes your recommendation report.

• Recommendation Reports (Howdy or Hello? Technical and Professional Writing)
  • Formatting a Technical Report
  • Report Sections
    • Front Matter
    • Introduction
    • Methods
    • Results
    • Conclusions
    • Recommendation or Final Opinion
    • References
    • Appendices
  • Decision-Making and Criteria
  • Crafting Recommendation and Feasibility Reports: What to Remember