Persuasive Paper Part 1: A Problem Exists

Peer reviews should provide feedback to a peer on the criteria expected in the paper. Follow these instructions:

Receive a classmate's paper from your professor (in class if on-ground; by e-mail if online).

Copy the Peer Review Feedback Form from the Appendix.

Comment on all criteria, noting strengths and / or areas for improvement on the feedback form.

Provide completed Peer Review Feedback Form and classmate's paper to your professor.

Note: On-ground students should submit the feedback form and paper to the professor during the class meeting in which the paper is reviewed; online students should submit the feedback form and paper to the professor via the Assignment Tab in the course shell.

1. Provide an appropriate title and an interesting opening paragraph to appeal to your stated audience (appeal with logic, ethics, or emotion).

2. Include a defensible, relevant thesis statement in the first paragraph. (With revised thesis statement.)

3. Describe the history and status of the issue and provide an overview of the problem(s) that need to be addressed. This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.

4. Explain the first problem (economic, social, political, environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.) and provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1- 2) paragraphs.

5. Explain the second problem (economic, social, political, environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.) and provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.

6. Explain the third problem (economic, social, political, environmental, complexity, inequity, ethical/moral, etc.) and provide support for your claims. This should be one or two (1-2) paragraphs.

7. Use effective transitional words, phrases, and sentences throughout the paper.

8. Provide a concluding paragraph that summarizes the stated problems and promises a solution.

9. Develop a coherently structured paper with an introduction, body, and conclusion

10. Support claims with at least three (3) quality, relevant references. Use credible, academic sources available through Strayer University's Resource Center.