Question

4.1 Persuasive Writing

Persuasive writing should generate a response from the reader.

Writing Persuasively

Persuasive writing causes a change in thought or opinion. In this module, you will view a video that suggests both affirmative and negative positions. Then, you will develop an essay with a strong, persuasive viewpoint pertaining to the subject of the video.

Please note that this module is designed to develop your persuasive writing skills, not to encourage any particular viewpoint on the issue. Your grade will be based solely on your writing ability, regardless of which side of the issue you choose.

Explore Fracking

Watch the video below, and begin to consider your position on fracking. Develop research questions and begin locating additional reliable resources in preparation for your persuasive essay on fracking.

 “Fracking: Opportunity or Danger”

Assignment

In the following assignment, you will write a persuasive essay on fracking

• : Persuasive Writing Assignment Instructions

Instructions

You will write a persuasive essay on fracking using the information in the video below and your own research. Your essay should attempt to persuade your reader to your point of view.

Criteria for This Assignment

Length and Formatting Requirements

One to three pages (750 to 1200 words), double spaced Times New Roman, 12-point font

Works Cited page In-text citations

Content Requirements

Organization of essay:

1. Introduction: The introduction should include a thesis statement that conveys the issues and states your position on the topic.
   1. Body: Support your position with evidence from reliable resources. Remember, you must cite information from commentaries and research.
   1. Conclusion: Conclude your paper with a summation of your position and purpose.

Criteria for writing this essay:

Persuade your reader that your position is best.

View and analyze the information in the fracking video.

Provide a variety of reliable resources that specifically relate to the topic and your position. Develop your topic and argument logically and cohesively.

As you work on the assignment, please review the note on plagiarism if you have any questions as to what you may or may not use from the presented materials and/or outside sources in your paper.

Solution

                                                              Fracking

In fracking, the process involves drilling down into the earth and directing a high-pressure water mixture at the rocks to retrieve the gas inside (Cho 185). Despite the many benefits associated to fracking such as lower costs of energy, the process requires lots of water and chemicals, but many companies are unwilling to disclose the type of chemicals they use and how they dispose them (Merrill 971). As a result, due to the use of potentially carcinogenic chemicals and the release of gases while cultivation oil and gas the process largely affects the environment negatively thus fracking should be stopped until the process is made environmentally friendly.

At first, according to Mazur, fracking involves drilling holes inside the earth’s surface until the remains of oil and gas are not found (210). It involves the penetration of the rock with highly pressurized liquid. This liquid gets trapped inside the earth’s surface after the extraction is completed, which creates unprecedented quakes and affects people living in and around the site. For instance, the fracking activities were postponed in the UK for a long time because of the possible earthquake it causes. The major earthquake caused by fracking was observed in Oklahoma in 2016 with a magnitude of about 5.6 in Richter scale. Therefore, as Thompson argues, “there are worries that the fracking process can cause small earth tremors” (883) …………for help with this assignment contact us via Email Address: consulttutor10@gmail.com