Persuasive Essays

PERSUASIVE ESSAYS

EXAMPLE 1:

How can we be sure that students are learning what they need to know? Will having a standardized national test help? How should testing in schools be handled? Write a persuasive essay in about 300 words:

A country's socioeconomic development is measured on the level of literacy of its citizens.

As per Article 21-A of the Constitution, The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act was enacted on 4 August 2009 with the purpose of giving free education to children between 6 and 14 age group. It has led to an increase in enrolment of children. The Education Policy of the Country has been revised and revamped 3 times in 1968, 1986 and 2020. Among other things, the NEP 2020 proposes a slew of school education reforms, with a focus on subject flexibility and eliminating silos between streams of learning. The NEP also aims to achieve a 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio from preschool to secondary school by 2030. The NEP aims to replace the current 10+2 school structure with a 5+3+3+4 structure. There will also be assessment system reforms, such as testing students' core capacities/competencies rather than rote learning. By giving opportunity to the students to learn what they want only they will know what they need.

A standardized national test is meant to equal opportunity to students across a country. Usually, the test comprises multiple choice or true or false questions so that the results are fair and objective and there is less possibility of partiality in the evaluation process. But, the process of creating a standardized test entails many challenges such as uniform curriculam, cultural and linguistic differences, statistics, etc. Conducting a standardized test may help institutions or teachers to assess whether the instructional materials are working for students with different intelligence quotient level and the appropriate training should be given to enhance the ability of the teachers.

Standardized testing is truthfully a very difficult issue, because we do need internal and external assessments to measure student success. Assessments are useful when they are used as data to help schools improve the quality of the teaching and learning. They become harmful, however, when tests are used to judge students' natural abilities and when educators are put under pressure to "teach to the test." Schools and parents should always look at standardized tests not as a value judgement on the student, but as an additional data point that can provide some perspective on student learning.

EXAMPLE 2

Write an essay in not more than 500 words on the benefits of technology in human life.

Technology has made man's life easier and more comfortable. It has enhanced growth and development in all strata of life like domestic sector, industrial, agricultural, transport, communication, education, medicine, research and development.

The developments in the agricultural front, which is the backbone of our country, is really encouraging. New improvised techniques have helped increase crop yield. Methods like drip irrigation, weather forecast and knowledge about the latest market trends have gone a long way to help agriculturists.

Developments in the field of medicine is marvelous. Without shedding a drop of blood, doctors are able to do surgeries. The latest devices help practitioners detect and diagnose diseases at an early stage itself, thus bringing down the rate of death due to cancer, heart problem, etc. The development of communication has helped doctors with telemedicine facility which enables them to interact with experts in remote places even when the operation is in progress.

Communication has developed in leaps and bounds. With the touch of buttons, the common man on has developed in leaps and bounds. With the touch of can interact and chat with the dear and near ones in far off places. Video- conferencing and web cameras have made work easier for executives who had to travel to have face-to-face interaction.

Very important developments have taken place in the industrial front also. Technology has helped increase production of all commodities, and thereby enhance the export sector too. Mechanization and computerization go go hand-in-hand.

Computerisation is the master development. Without computers, no work proceeds smoothly. It has entered all areas making the person do his job without any fault. Technology has left its indelible mark in the field of education too. One hears of e-class room and e-learning thus making learning an enjoyable activity. Transportation is another sector where one has experienced a sea change.

Thus technology seems to have brought happiness and prosperity all around. But it is like a twin- edged sword. Technology is a mixed package of advantages and disadvantages. If everybody uses technology with a positive attitude, then our beautiful world will be a haven to live in.

EXAMPLE 3:

The best ways of protecting the environment.

Advancement in science and technology, industrialisation and urbanisation have resulted in environmental degradation, Man's experiment with and exploitation of nature have had several adverse effect on our environment like global warming. Thus it is imperative for us to conserve our environment. Some of the best ways to protect our environment are as follows: (i) Use of renewable or green fuels for domestic industrial and transportation purposes (ii) Reduction in the use of fossil ferds (iii) Using public transportation system (iv) Avoiding the burning of non-bio degradable waste like plastics (v) Segregating waste at source and safe disposal of waste and industrial effluents (vi) Treating sewage water before letting into water (vii) Growing more trees and avoiding deforestation (viii) Avoiding sand mining for construction works (iv) Strict adherence to energy conservation methods in all possible ways and (X) maintaining the vehicles in good condition. Following the above ways, we can protect the environment from land, water and air pollution.

Though many efforts have been taken by the government, it needs a concerted effort from various sides like the NGO's, bureaucrat,s and the common people to make environmental conservation a reality.

EXAMPLE 4:

Write two paragraphs of 100 words each on the importance of forest resources and on the measures that you would recommend to preserve the forest resources.

Forest resources in India have always been one of the richest resources. Since ancient times, forest resources in India have been protected for its material-gains and religious blessings. Later, Forest management in the country was aimed at producing commercial products like teak, sandal and sal. These timber products have been used for many industrial purposes such as finished structural materials. Raw material, in the form of wood pulp is used in the production of paper. Non-timber forest products include medicinal herbs, edible fruits, nuts, honey, craft materials, floral greens, game animals, fur- bearers, foliage, etc. These are obtained from the forest without the need for harvesting the trees.

Deforestation of this forest resource started years back when people first started to use fire. Increase in population and economic activity accelerated the rate of destruction. Forests are cleared for agricultural use. Popular crops like bananas, coffee, sugarcane, tea, etc are cultivated for export which bring invaluable foreign currency. Forests are cleared for mining the invaluable under ground resources like gold and other precious metals. These days, in expectation of oil and natural gas, much forest land is exploited. Construction of roads and dams and population resettlement programmes are some of the other causes. These destructive activites have led to the extinction of many animal species and has caused immense damage to the ecosystem. To prevent this kind of ecological imbalance and having human need in mind, laws have to be enacted. Efforts should be taken to conserve the remaining natural forests and to reduce green house gas emissions. Stringent action should be taken on the public who poach the forest products for their personal benefit. As trees are like filters that help to clean the air, it is imperative to preserve them. Without such action, many areas may become like deserts and humans have to run for precious water.

EXAMPLE 5: Write an essay on the types of Cyber crimes and the ways to curb them in 500 words.

The first recorded cyber crime took place in 1820, when Jacquard produced a loom to weave special fabrics. His employees, who were using traditional methods fearing for their livelihood, sabotaged the device to discourage the use of the new technology.

Cyber crimes involves unlawful, criminal activities like theft, fraud, forgery, defamation, etc. which are subject to the India Penal Code. Cyber crime involves a computer and a network. Netcrime refers to criminal exploitation of the internet.. Issues surrounding this type of crime usually surround hacking, copyright infringment, child pornography, problems of privacy when confidential information is lost or intercepted. As computer is used as an excellent device for record keeping, computer savvy criminals, hack these and decrypt the cncrypted data. The computers, working on operating systems is not fathomable by everyone. A small lapse at some stage enables the cyber criminals to penetrate into the system easily. Sometimes, negligence while using data often helps criminals gain access and control over the system. Abuse like these are addressed by the Information Technology Act, 2000.

The cyber criminals can be categorised into various groups. The first group comprise children ad adolesents between the age group 6-18 years. They involve in this mostly due to their inquisitiveness and desire to explore things and show that they are superior in their group. The second group are those who want to create problems is political circles or governmental organizations. They work with an objective. The professional hackers hack the site of rival groups for the sake of money. Last among the hackers are the discontented employees who have been sacked by their employer. Thus, the crime is perpetuated against an individual or an organization or the society at large.

Crimes against individuals are carried out by sending harrassment or defarmation mails, acquiring unauthorised control / access over the system, email spoofing, cyber bullying, cyber stalking, stealing internet time, etc. Crime against government or organization called cyber terrorrism is by sending propoganda on the internet causing fear among people. The society is targeted by delivering virus or Trojans, attracting the public to online gambling, sale of illegal articles, etc.

People should be made aware that spam or the unsolicited sending of bulk emails for commercial purposes is unlawful to varying degrees. As cyber crime is a global phenomenon enacting world wide uniform law is the need of the hour. The recent creation of the Cyber Crime Investigation cell (CCIC) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is a welcome direction taken by the Government to combat cyber crime.

As prevention is better than cure, people should take certain precautions while operating the net.

1. Avoid disclosing any information of oneself online

2. Avoid sending photograph online to strangers and chat friends.

3. Always use update anti-virus software to guard against virus attacks. Use firewalls.

4. Always keep backup volumes of data infomation

5. Never send credit card number to any site that is not secured.

As a total elimination of cyber crime from cyber space is not possible, it is the primary duty of the public to lodge a complaint with the cyber police when they encounter cyber frauds. The Cyber Crime Cell advocates the 5P mantra for online security. Precaution, Prevention, Protection, Preservation and Perseverence. The IT Act 2000 enables people to perform purchase transactions over the Net through Credit Cards without fear of misuse. So use the net judiciously without falling prey to cyber criminals.

EXAMPLE 6:  Write an essay on the significance of rain water harvesting in about 300 words.

Rainwater harvesting is a significant method to conserve water and augment ground water level. Water shortage has become an incessant problem in various parts of the world. This problem is likely to worsen in future as water resources are depleting at an unbelievably fast rate. Rain water harvesting method is the need of the hour to meet the dwindling water problem.

Rainwater is the ultimate source of fresh water, Rainwater harvesting is the action of collecting rain water either directly or redirecting it into the ground to improve ground water storage in the aquifer. RWH is considered as a better alternative to conserve water and augment the storage of ground water, reduce water table deplection and improve the quality of ground water.

Rainwater harvesting involves three principal components namely catchment area, conveyance method and collection device Catchment areas can be rooftop catchment and landsurface catchment. Rain water from the catchment area is dircted through conveyance pipe lines to the collection devices e storage tanks or battery tanks.

Rain water harvesting has many advantages. It is a simple method to conserve water. The construction is easier and cheaper. It is easy to maintain also. It does not need any technical expertise to maintain. It also ensures water at the point of consumption. The water got through RWH meets the standards of World Health Organisation (WHO). Thus, rain water harvesting is a boon to mankind at this age of escalating demand for pure drinking water.

EXAMPLE 7: Road sense is the offspring of courtesy and parent of safety - Discuss.

Of the many crisis that is tormenting India, road safety crisis is the biggest which can be solved by the concerted efforts of everyone, Over 1.3 million people die on the roads world wide every year due to accident. Over 50 million are injured and nearly one-third of these vicitims are under the age of 25 years.

Transportation by airplanes, trains. buses, cars and motorcyles has become part of our everyday life. The commonly used modes are cars, buses and motorcyles. The accidents are caused mostly due to lack of discipline of the driver, refusal to follow traffic rules or poor infrastructure.

The only solution to prevent accidents is to develop a road safety culture in the general public. Road safety should first begin at home and the parents should inculcate in children the traffic rules and the do's and dont's to be observed while using the road. The children should be instructed to adhere to the rules strictly.

The drivers on the road should drive with a sense of courtesy to fellow users of the road. They should avoid reckless driving and maintain adequate distance from vehicles ahead and drive at specified speed only, for instance, in highways 70km/h. While driving, they should keep a close watch on other road users especially the pedestrians and have a sense of timings of traffic lights and avoid applying brakes suddenly. Small vehicle drivers should keep a safe distance from large and heavy vehicles. They should exercise caution while overtaking vehicles to avoid head- on-collisions. The role of pedestrians on the road is also high. They should not think that the entire road is at their disposal. They should exhibit caution while crossing/using the road. They should try to use overbridges or underpasses and zebra crossings, wherever applicable.

In addition to the individual users, the government should also intervene with a view to providing safety to all the users. While designing roads with speed as the goal, safety should be given priority. Surverilance cameas, like in countries abroad, can be fitted and heavy fines should be levived on those not following the traffic rules on speed limits. Drivers using mobile phones while drivers, should be confisticated of their licences.

If the entire country has a goodwill towards fellowmen that is the parent of safety. Everone should remember the slogan "Safety is as simple as ABC (Always Be Careful)".

Exercise

1. Using the parameters given, bring out the benefits and drawbacks of the mass media viz., newspaper and television. After filling in the table, write a persuasive paragraph stating which is better.

2. Describe the advantages of internet in the field of education.

3. Write a paragraph on the importance of training in industries and various methods of giving training.

4. Communication skills are a must in the competitive world we live in. Write an essay not exceeding 300 words discussing the importance of communication skills in the present day world and the ways to improve these skills.

5. Write an essay on the importance of extracurricular activites for students.