Although this article is from 2015, I find it covers six great areas of persuasion. After you have read the article, select a company/organization that you feel does a GREAT job of persuading the public – DO NOT USE APPLE! Write a paragraph (min 250 words for each area (1,2,3,4,5,6)) explaining how your selected company/organization handles the art of persuasion to its consumers.
1. Scarcity
2. Commitment & Consistency
3. Reciprocity
4. Authority
5. Social Proof
6. Liking
Before submitting your post be sure to read, and re-read your work.
CHECK YOUR WORK and PROPERLY CITE YOUR SOURCES!
I will deduct for sloppy mistakes, especially sloppy grammar errors and lack of cited sources. There is no min/mad of cited sources required but I know you will use articles for your discussion posts so be sure to cite all sources and properly quote any sources needed.
I am a firm believer in quality vs. quantity so make sure you do your research and think about your discussion post before you submit it. In this online environment, it is key to remember that we can all learn from each other so we must use these discussions to inform as well as educate our fellow classmates. Don’t assume your reader knows what you are discussing – be sure to provide insightful answers to this discussion question and all the discussion posts that will follow in the weeks ahead. This is a great opportunity to share and learn.
