Here are a few additional sites on writing a persuasive/argument paper. Always refer to your professor's syllabus FIRST for any specific instructions.
The Argument Paper -- from Purdue's OWL (Online Writing Lab).
Argumentative Paper Structure -- from Washington State U.
University of Michigan-Dearborn Writing Center--if you need more assistance as you begin writing your paper, please contact a writing consultant at the UM-D Writing center.
You can also visit the Writing Center in the library, Monday-Thursday, 10a.m.- 1p.m. It is located on the first floor of the library: Look for the table past the Library Research Center and the shelves with College/Career Information.