How do I set up a persuasive essay, and finding reliable sources?My topic: Children should wear school uniforms at public schools. Help me with an...

Steps you need to go through:

1.  Brainstorm a list of reasons you think students should wear uniforms.  Start with a bunch of ideas that are all yours.  Then, research, and add examples of real facts you found that support your first ideas.

2.  Organize your list into three categories.  (Example: physical reasons, social reasons, emotional reasons, academic reasons, etc.)

3.  Outline your essay (body paragraphs first):
Category 1:
Example 1 (from research - use a real fact)
Example 2

Category 2
Example 1 (from research - use a real fact)
Example 2

Category 3
Example 1
Example 2

NOW, your intro will be easy.
Sent. 1: hook
Sent 2: Thesis statement (Students should wear uniforms for several reasons.)
Sent 3: 3 categories of reasons (These include _____, _____, and __________.)