Use of Statistics in Persuasive Writing
L.I. To develop an understanding how statistics are used in persuasive writing
S.C. I will be successful if I can:
- Explain how statistics are used in persuasive writing.
- Identify where statistics have been used in a persuasive piece of writing.
- Use statistics when writing a persuasive text.
Statistics are used in arguments to make the reader believe that you know what you are talking about. They make people believe that you have investigated the issue. There are several ways you can present statistical information. When you are doing persuasive writing for school it is OK to make up the statistics as long as they are believable.
1. You can quote percentages – “90%of children say that doing homework is stressful.”
2. You can give ratios – “9 out of 10 children surveyed said that doing homework caused stress at home.”
3. You can use words – “The majority of children agree that doing homework causes some stress in their lives.”
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