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Persuasive Essay

This libguide will help you locate information on researching controversial issues for crafting a persuasive argument. Your purpose is to convince your reader or listener of your point of view while acknowledging opposing arguments.

Explore tools and strategies to identify relevant sources for your topic

Getting Started!
Brainstorm. Do your background research.

In-depth Research
Find articles, books and more!

Web Searching
Find credible websites. Use Google effectively.

Citing Sources
How to cite your sources. What's Zotero?

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