Extended Definition paper

I chose the word "need" because it seems to have a clear meaning, but the meaning is changed by each individual person. The way it is changed is to how each person sees something as a necessity. This brings up the idea of the validity of what a "need" actually is. Since "need" changes in so many ways especially in the present time, I think it will be a good word to do an extended definition paper on.

Editorial Topic

My topic is about the effects that working while in school has on college students. This is very relevant to OU students because many of them do have jobs outside of school. The reasons these students work while going to school may vary, but it seems to have an effect on their lives as long as effect on the quality of work they produce on their college studies.

Persuasive Strategies

The first strategy that I find most persuasive is the use of examples. I often find that it creates a better sense of understanding for both the writer and the reader. It surrounds the reader with the reasons explained in the article and also with other reasons that may develop in the readers mind as a result of the examples.

The second strategy that I find more persuasive is the use of statistics. I feel that the use of these provide good solid proof to the validity of the article. However, it must be made sure that the statistics are valid.