Tutorial: How  to  set  up  your  essay

Help!  

The  Persuasive  Essay

Persuasion is the influence of beliefs, attitudes, intentions, motivations, or behaviors.[1] Persuasion is a process aimed at changing a person's (or a group's) attitude or behavior toward some event, idea, object, or other person(s), by using written or spoken words to convey information, feelings, or reasoning, or a combination thereof.[2]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persuasion

Persuasive  essay  Topics

Persuasive essay writing refers to the form of writing where a writer presents his or her viewpoint and analysis in the light of analytical argument, factual data and previous studies.

The format of a persuasive essay normally follows a standard five paragraph essay structure, comprising of introduction, body text and conclusion paragraphs.
http://www.writeawriting.com/essay/persuasive-essay-topics/

VIDEO  LINKS

Academic Writing Tips : How to Write a Persuasive Essay

How to Write an Effective Essay: The Introduction