Persuasive Communication in Personal, Professional, and Academic Contexts

Describe examples of persuasive communication in personal, professional, and academic contexts.

  • Describe an example of persuasive communication in a personal context. This could be a social media post, an email to a friend, or even a conversation.
  • Describe an example of persuasive communication in a professional context. This could be a memo, email, or presentation.
  • Describe an example of persuasive communication in an academic context. This could be an essay you wrote for a class, an article you read, or a discussion post. Identify the parts of the rhetorical situation. Analyze what makes this example effective and consider the expectations for professional communication in your field.