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Papers On Argumentative / Pro-Con Essays
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An Argument in Support of Legalization of Drugs
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This 9 page report discusses the benefits of decriminalizing drugs in the United States. The writer presents both sides of the issue but comes to the conclusion that the benefits of making currently illegal substances legally available will result in numerous societal, health, and economic benefits. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Ldrugs.wps
An Argument Supporting the Distribution of Clean Needles as an Intervention in the AIDS Epidemic
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A 3 page contention that the distribution of clean needles should be a priority not only for non-profit organizations but also for society as a whole. The author emphasizes that not only are the less-desirable elements of society impacted by AIDS but so too are many innocent individuals. The distribution of clean needles is a simple yet effective way of interrupting the transmission of the disease. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPneedle.rtf
An Argument Supporting U.S. Involvement in Iraq
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A 5 page contention that we are justified in our role in Iraq. That justification, however, does not excuse from expanding our involvement outside the military realm and placing more emphasis on
diplomacy, economic policy, foreign aid, public diplomacy, and other aspects of international affairs that are necessary to resolve the Iraqi situation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPiraqUS.rtf
An Argument To Raise N.J.'s Speed Limit to 65 M.P.H.
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New Jersey is one of few states in the U.S. that still enforces a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour. This 2 page essay first looks at some of the reasons why NJ lawmakers are reluctant to change and then provides an argument for them to reconsider based upon statistical data & information from other states where raised speed limits have actually reduced driver-related problems & fatalities ! Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Speedlim.wps
An Ethical Argument Against Aggressive Tobacco Marketing
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A 5 page argument outlining the health impacts of tobacco. The author discusses these impacts in light of the fact that the tobacco industry continues to play a large role in American society. Not only is a significant percentage of our population addicted to tobacco, the industry provides jobs for countless others and wields phenomenal political power. This paper condemns past tendencies of the tobacco companies to aggressively market tobacco to young girls, some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPtobMrk.rtf
An Evaluation of an Essay by Guillermo Gomez-Pena
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This 3 page paper considers Gomez-Pena's essay entitled "Documented/Undocumented." The essay serves as a springboard for discussion on identification and assimilation. It is argued that while multiculturalism is positive to an extent, it does more harm than good. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA421GGP.rtf
An Exploration of Transsexuality and its Implications in our Modern World
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A 6 page contention that insurance plans should pay for sex change operations in that these operations serve to correct error in human physiology, just as other types of medical approaches correct errors which manifest themselves as diseases or psychological disturbances. Furthermore, the contention is presented that society is obligated to treat those transsexuals who have undergone sex change operations as they treat others of the sex which has been chosen by the transsexual. This obligation extends, in fact, to placing those surgically altered transsexuals who enter the criminal justice system in prisons which correspond to their chosen sex.
Filename: PPsexChn.rtf
Analysis of a Margaret Mead Article
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This 3 page paper analyzes an article that Margaret Mead wrote, arguing that war is an invention. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVMgMead.rtf
Analysis of Article on Stem Cell Research
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This 3 page paper evaluates an article which appeared in Reader's Digest in August of 2003. The article is evaluated in respect to the author's argument. However, the issue is looked at in general as well. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA442cel.rtf
Analytical Reflection.
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(5 pp). Our challenge in this discussion is to
examine an emotionally charged phase, " rape is
simply sex by other means for reproductively
unsuccessful males," and determine a method to
respond to the statement. An initial response
to such a phrase is an emotional one. Through
using an "analytical reflective method," one can
learn to make a studied and deliberate response,
rather than a reactive one.
Filename: BBanlrfl.doc
ANCIENT AND MODERN PLAYS
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This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the play by Aeschylus called Orestreia and Eugene O'Neill's play, Mourning Becomes Electra. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBoresoneil.rtf
Animal Cloning
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A 5 page paper which examines the pros and cons of cloning animals and then argues against the cloning of animals. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAcaag1.rtf
Animal Cruelty
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In 5 pages the author presents two clear arguments against cruelty to animals. There are many reason why animal cruelty is wrong. The first refutation is that animal cruelty is against the law in most states under one definition of the legislation or another. The second one is that it is morally wrong to be cruel to animals, just as it is wrong to be cruel to other human beings. Animals have rights that should be upheld. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Animcrul.wps
ANIMAL RIGHTS: PRO AND CON
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This 7 page paper discusses both sides of the animal rights debate. Various experts are cited and quoted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MBanpnc.rtf
Animal Testing: Right or Wrong
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3 pages in length. This
argumentative essay shows the pros and cons of animal testing.
Clearly stating both sides, it debunks the myth that using live
animals for medical experimentation is not only cruel but
unnecessary as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAantst.wps
ANIMAL USE AND CONSUMPTION
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This 3 page paper discusses the use of animals, in particular, Roosters, for the benefit of mankind, especially when the use is non-food related. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBrooster.rtf
Anorexia: A Lifestyle Choice
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A 12 page overview of abnormal eating behaviors and their potential causes. This paper presents the thesis that anorexia is not a disease caused by images in media but rather a lifestyle choice made by people on a personal level. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPanorexiaChoiceNotCulture.rtf
Application Of Functionalism To An Ethnography
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A 5 page paper discussing an ethnographic analysis of an abortion clinic in terms of George Homan's functionalist theory, which centered on the evaluation and assessment of human groups, the activities in which they take part, interactions between them, their sentiments and their norms. Ball (1967) describes the abortion clinic personnel and patrons as deviant, but the functionalist view holds that it serves a purpose because it is a part of the society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Functionalism.wps
Applying Reason to an Argument:
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This 5 page paper takes a hypothetical situation and discusses why this situation represents faulty reasoning. Furthermore, this paper goes on to discuss the qaulities associated with sound reasoning. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSArgue1.rtf
Arguing Against Gun Control
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A 3 page argumentation essay against gun control that features deductive and inductive arguments as well as supporting evidence and refutation of the opposing argument in favor of gun control. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGguncon.rtf
Arguing in Favor of Abortion
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This 4 page paper argues in favor of keeping abortion safe and legal. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVAbort.rtf
Arguing In Favor Of Capital Punishment
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A 5 page paper discussing whether or not capital punishment deters serious crime. The author puts forth an argument for capital punishment in certain instances and explains the reasons for defending capital punishment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Punment.wps
Argument / The Roswell New Mexico UFO Crash Was A Government Cover-up
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A 5 page examination of the Roswell incident which involved government investigation of what is presumed to be a UFO crash. The writer examines the eye-witness testimony, reports about government documents, and press releases. It is argued and concluded that this crash was indeed a bonafide UFO and that fact has been intentionally suppressed by our government. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Roswell.wps
Argument Against Abortion
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A 3 page paper which argues against abortion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAan.rtf
Argument Analysis
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Analyzing any argument begins with deciding whether the
conclusion is presented as truth or as a supposition. This 5 page paper
presents an argument and a tutorial on analyzing and improving the argument.
Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KTargany.rtf
ARGUMENT ANALYSIS: MULTICULTURISM IS HARMFUL FOR WOMEN
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This 3 page paper analyzes the argument by Susan Okin that multiculturalism harms women. Argument is analyzed for use of pathos, logos and ethos, with examples. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBokin.rtf
Argument: A President's Gender Should Not Matter
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This 6 page paper considers the proposition that the gender of the President of the United States should not matter, only his or her ability to do the job, and examines arguments on both sides of the issue. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVPrsGen.rtf
Argument: Blackwater Should Not Be Above the Law
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This 4 page paper discusses the private mercenary army Blackwater, which is accountable to no one, and argues that it should not continue to operate above the law. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVBlkLaw.rtf
Argument: Carrying Concealed Firearms Helps Society
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This 5 page paper argues that carrying concealed weapons helps society by deterring crime. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: HV4Carry.rtf
Argument: Children Without Siblings Should Serve in Combat
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This 3 page paper uses Luigi Pirandello’s short story “War” to argue that children without siblings should not be exempt from serving in combat. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVPirWar.rtf
Argument: Illegal Immigration Has a Negative Effect on the U.S. Economy
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This 8 page paper examines the proposition that illegal immigration has a negative effect on the U.S. economy. It argues that while this population segment has a negative effect in some areas, particularly California, overall the illegal immigrant population has a small positive effect on the economy as a whole. The idea was to argue that illegal immigration’s effect is negative but the evidence does not support that conclusion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: HVNoIlle.rtf
Argument: Prayer Does Not Belong in Public Schools
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This 3 page paper takes the position that prayer should not be mandated in public schools. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVPrScol.rtf
Argument: Television Violence Does Not Harm Children
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This 3 page paper takes the position, based on Jib Fowles’ work, that television does not harm children, and that the debate over TV violence is really a disguise for other problems we are not facing. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVfowles.rtf
Argument: The Revisions to IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) 2004 are Good for Both Students and Teachers
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This 6 page paper serves to support the position that the revisions to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 are good for teachers and students. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVIDEA04.rtf
Argument: The Status Quo Favoring the Death Penalty is Unjust
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This 6 page paper argues that the death penalty is unfair and unjust, subject to bias and error, and that despite being supported by a majority of Americans, is a barbaric practice that is neither a deterrent nor good legal practice. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: HVDPUnfr.rtf
Argument: There Is No Need to Revamp the Corps of Engineers
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This 3 page paper refutes an Op-Ed piece in “The New York Times” that suggests the Army Corps of Engineers needs to be revitalized and restructured. It argues instead that difficulties with the Corps should be laid at the feet of Congress which constantly cuts its budget. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVCorpOK.rtf
Argument: Trade Liberalization Does Not Lead to Environmental Damage
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This 3 page paper argues the position that liberalizing trade does not necessarily compromise environmental concerns. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVTrdEnv.rtf
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY AND REBUTTAL: WAR ON DRUGS
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This 5 page paper aruges and examples an the argumentative essay: The War on Drugs. Both sides presented and argued, exampled, and quoted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBspwod.rtf
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY: TO GYM OR NOT TO GYM"
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This 3-page paper discusses the pros and cons of going to a gym.
Filename: MTarggym.rtf
Arguments in Favor of Legalizing Marijuana for Medical Use
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This 9 page paper argues that the use of marijuana should be used for treatment in certain conditions. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: HVPotRev.rtf
Arguments Relating to the Existence of God
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This is a 6 page paper discussing the arguments used for the existence of God. The existence of God has long been a topic of philosophy, religion and science and continues to fascinate. Traditional arguments over the existence of God were based on design, ontological, cosmological (first cause), moral, reason or rational issues. Recently, the cosmological issues which relate to science and the big bang theory can lend themselves to arguments for the existence of God within the scientific paradigm which not only includes cause but also relative universe and time factors.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJexGod1.rtf
Arguments Used Against and For Same Sex Marriages
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This is a 5 page paper presenting 8 points used in favor of same sex marriages and 8 points used opposing same sex marriages. The opening paragraph presented by customer outlines both sides of the argument but the conclusion is meant to oppose the legalization of same sex marriages in Canada. Discrimination against same sex couples cannot be allowed however and the Supreme Court of Canada’s 1999 ruling to allow same sex couples to be included in the use of the term “spousal” has allowed for same sex couples to be considered the same as common law couples in regards to legal and health benefits in addition to several other legal considerations.
Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TJssmar1.rtf
Arguments: Businesses Must be Socially Responsible
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This 6 page paper argues that businesses must be socially responsible, and those that are, are frequently more profitable than those that are not. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVSolRes.rtf
ARSENIC AND THE EPA: A POTENTIALLY COSTLY SCENARIO
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This 3-page paper argues that the EPA may have made a ruling to clean up arsenic out of the drinking water without enough comprehensive data. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTarsenic.rtf
Article Analysis: Stearns: Why Study History?
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This 3 page paper analyzes Peter Stearns's article about why we need to study history. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVStearn.rtf