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 * Examples of Persuasive Essay's:**

http://www2.ivcc.edu/rambo/eng1001/sample_persuasive_essay.htm __**Characteristics:**__
 * The Failure of Abstinence-Only Programs**
 * 1. Makes good points**
 * 2. Reliable Sources**
 * 3. Informs you about laws put on schools by the government**
 * 4. Shows how important sexual education is**

__**Criteria:**__
 * 1. Makes you think by showing you both points of view**
 * 2. Puts in quotes by people who are involved which helps show the reliability**
 * 3. Explains the law that most people do not know**
 * 4. Explains the importance and what things could lead too.**

http://www.essaystart.com/Kinds_of_Essays/Essay_Samples/persuasiv_Essay_Sample.htm __**Characteristics:**__
 * Why Women Should Not Have An Abortion**
 * 1. States the arugement**
 * 2. Shows their point of view**
 * 3. Gives reasons to support their point of view**
 * 4. Needs more sources and quotes for reliability**

__**Criteria**__
 * 1. introduction paragraph shows both points**
 * 2. states their point of view clearly**
 * 3. gives reasons then supports them**
 * 4. this paper is more like just opinions there's no sources to support anything**

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/6_8/showcase/5-6/persuasive.html
 * Don't Touch That Towel!**
 * __Characteristics:__**
 * 1. Short, Simple, and to the Point**
 * 2. Needs sources to support her points**
 * 3. Needs to be more descriptive**
 * 4. Better word choices**

__**Criteria:**__
 * 1. Says what needs to be said and doesn't go off topic**
 * 2. No support, not reliable, needs sources**
 * 3. She will say it saves money but doesn't say how**
 * 4. She doesn't use a variety of word choices, which makes it not as convincing.**