Any ideas for a persuasive essay

Well, I'd try to go for a topic that you find interesting.
For example, I selected Social Media as it was something I was interested in finding out more about. Others chose Crime in the UK, Drinking - or other examples.
So, I'd suggest possible options of local issues or hobbies that you can use.
As long as you are interested in the topic - you are less likely to lose focus and give up the essay

Last year I wrote about “is social media taking over the world” I really enjoyed it but I didn’t have good backups so I was wondering if you could send me a website that helped you in your essay p.s what was the title of your social media essay?

I didn't really have a title for the essay, I simply put "Social Media" at the top. My essay focused on the costs and benefits of Social Media and it's effect on teenagers, my sources were simply links to help prove my points.

The SQA don’t like overdone topics like euthanasia, the death penalty or abortion so I’d stay away from those, only do something like that if you really care about it. It doesn’t have to be a big world issue at all, in fact some of the best ones have been about local issues. Some one I knew did theirs about their bus service being cancelled which they were really passionate about! Don’t do something you couldn’t care less about because you’re not going to write passionately about something you aren’t interested in - if you write about something you like, you’ll actually enjoy it more!