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Papers On Argumentative / Pro-Con Essays
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DEFINITION AND DESCRIPTION OF LOVE
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This 3-page paper focuses on an essay definition of love.
Filename: MTlovdef.rtf
Democracy - An Individual Choice
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(7 pp)"Democracy" is one of the most popular words
in the vocabulary of virtually all political
systems everywhere in the world, yet we often
forget that there are varying degrees of democracy.
There are two definitions of democracy that seem at
odds with one another. The first and most valuable
is democracy as a participatory system, where each
individual has an equal opportunity to have an
impact on politics. The representative type of
democracy provides the opportunity to elect
representatives to protect and individuals needs
and rights. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BBdemoc.doc
Democracy in the United States
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This 8 page paper examines several issues with regard to democracy in the United States, and argues that the current government is not democratic. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVUSDmcy.rtf
Democratic Theory and the U.S. Presdient
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This 4 page paper defines Democratic Theory and asks how well its elements are reflected in the governance (responsibilities/powers/behavior) of the President. Bibliography lists 4 source.
Filename: HVDemThr.rtf
Dental Insurance / Increase Coverage? No
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A 5 page argumentative against increasing dental insurance coverage. The writer basis the argument on cost comparisons between insurance coverage and out-of-pocket expenses for preventive care and emergency care. Other arguments against include arguments for keeping insurance costs down, and business and provider trends. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Cndental.wps
Dentistry and Criminal Law
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This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the careers of dentistry and criminal law. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVDenLaw.rtf
DESCARTES AND MONTAIGNE: A POSITION PAPER
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This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the philosophy of Montaigne and Descartes. Specific examples given as well as quotes. Bibliograpy lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBdesmon.rtf
DETERMINING THE PROPER INFORMAION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM FOR BUSINESS
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This 3-page paper is an argumentative memo, trying to convince a chief executive officer why a company should get rid of its old information technology system and invest in an enterprise resource system.
Filename: MTitprop.rtf
Did World War I Make the World Safe for Democracy?
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This 3 page paper examines Woodrow Wilson's claim that WWI would make the world safe for democracy, and argues that it did not. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVSafDem.rtf
Different Types of Knowledge
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This 5 page paper argues that there are different types of knowledge and that college is not the only way to receive an education. The paper provides examples of successful people who did not go to college as well as to explore ways in which college educated people are not knowledgeable. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA144edu.rtf
Differing Perceptions of Civil Rights: Testimony for the Congressional Committee on Domestic Affairs
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An 8 page analysis of the outcome of the Civil Rights movement. Written in the form of an address to Congressional Committee on Domestic affairs, this paper contends that our approach to civil rights in this country has turned into what is perceived, among non-black minorities in particular, as a point of contention. They point out that while the rights of blacks were adequately addressed by the civil rights movement, their own rights were never sufficiently secured and the measures which were enacted now too often turn into a stumbling block for societal betterment rather than a stepping stone. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPcivRt3.rtf
Divorce / An Argument Against Breaking Up
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Divorce is a controversial topic and act, to say the least. In this 5 page essay the writer explores the arguments against divorce and refutes each. Finally, the writer offers a creative new concept for marriage licenses which, in effect, eliminate the need for divorce. No bibliography.
Filename: Divorce2.wps
Do Celebrities Have Ethical Responsibilities to Set Good Examples for Young People?
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In three pages this argumentative essay supports the notion that celebrities in the media spotlight are ethically responsible to set a positive example for young people. Five sources are cited in the bibliography.
Filename: TGcelethic.rtf
Do Married People Make More Reliable Employees?
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This 3 page argumentative essay claims that married people are no more stable than singles. The stereotypes are explored.
Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA532mar.rtf
Do Motorcycle Helmets Reduce Hearing & Vision?
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This 8 page paper reviews the literature relating to the safety components of wearing a helmet when on a motorcycle and looks at the arguments for and against wearing a motorcycle helmet. Ultimately, the author supports helmet use. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Bikehelm.wps
Do Women Make Better Administrative Assistants Than Men ?
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This 3 page paper is thought provoking and looks at the reality of gender preferences. The role of the administrative assistant is examined. No bibliography.
Filename: SA322AA.rtf
Doctors on Strike
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This 4 page paper evaluates an article on malpractice claims closely and interprets its meaning. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVDocStr.rtf
Does Frankenstein Deserve His Fate?
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This 3 page paper considers the fate of Dr. Victor Frankenstein and asks if he deserves it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVfrfate.rtf
Does Globalization Undermine Democracy?
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This 5 page paper asks the question "has globalization undermined democracy?" and answers yes, it has. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVGloDem.rtf
Does God Exist
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This 4 page paper presents an argument for God's existence. This brief paper comments on matter and energy, how evil can exist in the same universe as God and St. Thomas Aquinas' argument regarding cause and effect. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGexist.rtf
DOES INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITY HARM SOCIETY
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This 3 page paper discusses the harm that the myth of individual freedom has caused in the United States. Examples given. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBindop.rtf
Does Money or Intelligence Constitute Success, or Is it a Combination of Both?
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A 5 page paper which examines whether success is a mind game or if it is represented by money in the contemporary world. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGsucess.rtf
Does Protesting Against the Second Gulf War Undermine the Troops?
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This 3 page argumentative paper considers those who have protested against the Second Gulf war and considers if these protests demonstrate a lack of support for the troops. The paper argues both sides before coming to a conclusion. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEiraqtr.rtf
Does The FBI Need To Be Controlled
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A 5 page paper that argues in favor of having more controls placed on the FBI. To establish justification for this perspective, the writer outlines some of the blunders the FBI has made over the last several years. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGfbi.rtf
DOES THE U.S. NEED HEALTH CARE REFORM?
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This 7-page paper explores, through argumentative essay, whether, and why, the United States needs health care reform. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MThealthre.rtf
Does Welfare Actually Help Create Poverty?
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A 2 page paper which discusses whether welfare is actually helping to eradicate poverty, or merely furthering its development. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAwelfare.wps
Drilling for Oil in the Great Lakes Area
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the problem but argues that drilling should not be done. Specific information on how drilling for oil can harm the environment is provided. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA124oil.rtf
Driving Age Should Be Raised In Florida
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10 pages in length. The author argues that the legal driving age should be raised in Florida. It is posited that America is a country where car crashes kill more than 5,000 15 to 20 year olds than any other cause. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Drivage.wps
Drug Testing in Employment: Discussion of Arguments Presented and in Relation to Capitalism
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This is a 5 page paper discussing drug testing in the work place arguments. DesJardins and Duska (1996) present two different arguments in regards to drug testing in employment. The first argument is based on the assumption that drug use adversely affects job performance which is rejected as a sound argument by the authors. The second argument is based on the assumption that employee drug use can harm the employer, other employees and the public which is considered acceptable by the authors only if there it is restricted and there is a consideration that drug testing should be voluntary by the employees. However, DesJardins and Duska do not provide sufficient basis for even their second argument in which under some circumstances employees could be tested to prevent harm. Regardless of the circumstance, employees who use drugs cannot be assumed that they will bring harm to others similar to the basis used in the argument that employees who use drugs will be assumed to decrease in productivity. In both arguments, if employee performance is still considered satisfactory to the employer, than any other information gathered about the employee would be considered an invasion of privacy and would not ever warrant drug testing.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TJdrugt1.rtf
Drug Testing, Religion, and Disabled Children in Public Schools:
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This 5 page paper discusses the issue of drug testing, religion and disabled children in public schools and examines the pro's and con's of each controversial issue. This paper shows both sides of these issues and provides evidence and examples as support. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSSchool.rtf
DRUG TRAFFICKING BETWEEN THE US AND SOUTH AMERICA
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This 5 page paper discusses the drug trafficking between the US and South America and cites examples, evidence and data which show that the war on drugs is not winnable. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MBdrugtraf.rtf
DWI / DUI
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In 8 pages, the author discusses DWI/DUI. The terms DWI and DUI are often used interchangeably. DWI actually is an acronym for Driving While Intoxicated or Driving While Impaired., and DUI is an acronym for Driving while Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs. Whichever terminology is used, law enforcement officials fight this illegal and dangerous offense on a daily basis. Those officers know the risks associated with drunk driving, which oftentimes include fatalities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PCdwi.doc
Ebonics in Advertising: Recipe for Disaster
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A 7 page discussion of the place ebonics holds in our modern world. The author contends that while ebonics may be considered a valued cultural resource, the use of ebonics in a multicultural setting is a recipe for disaster. Such use not only holds the potential to dilute the cultural resource but to pollute the cultural resources of the mainstream society that absorbs it. Of equal importance is the fact that ebonics is very simply an ineffective and counterproductive form of communication when it occurs outside very specific settings in the black community. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPblkAds.rtf
Ecotourism -- Right or Wrong ?
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A 6 page paper on the debate over ecotourism -- the principle under which individuals with at least some discretionary income are encouraged to visit environmentally-sensitive areas under the hope that they will be compelled to contribute money. Although some arguments are presented showing ecotourism's positive benefits, the overall conclusion of the paper is that ecotourism is intrinsically intrusive. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Ecotour.wps
EDUCATION: GENERALISTS VS. SPECIALISTS
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This 4-page paper discusses whether a generalist or specialist approach to education is more effective. The paper argues in favor of a generalist approach and provides reasons why this is important.
Filename: MTgenspe.rtf
Effects of Second Hand Smoke
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This 5 page paper takes as its hypothesis the idea that second hand smoke increases the risk of physical illness in those exposed to it. It discusses reports that support this hypothesis, but also explains the research process used to obtain the findings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HV2ndHnd.rtf
Embryonic Research, Genetic Engineering, & Cloning
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A 8 page exploration of the controversy of embryonic research as it pertains to genetic engineering and cloning. Presents both positive and negative aspects of the practice and concludes that we need to determine definition of such terms as 'desirable' and 'undesirable' and decide how these definitions fit into our own ethics and morals. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Embclone.wps
English as the Official Language in the United States: No
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A 3 page paper which argues that English should not be made the official language in the United States. No sources cited.
Filename: RAennope.rtf
English-Only Rules in the Workplace
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7 pages. English-only rules should be in place in the workplace because if one is working and living in America it should be expected that only that national language should be used at work. Whether the native tongue is spoken at home or not is immaterial; the workplace is a different matter altogether. This paper cites the argument that English-only rules in the workplace are fair and should not be considered culturally biased. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAengl1.rtf
Epistomology of David Hume
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(5 pp) According to the concept of "positivism"
another phrase for Hum'e's train of thought, he
believed that if you could think about something
you had the ability to know it. Hume was
convinced that there were two different ways and
means by which to approach philosophy and he argued
that each had its own peculiar merit, and may
contribute to the entertainment, instruction, and
reformation of mankind.
Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BBdhume.doc
Equality & Its Importance In Modern Society
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A 7 page paper defending the need for equality / equal treatment in society. The writer defines and explores various relevant issues and refutes opposing viewpoints. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Equality.wps
EQUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE – REALITY OR NOT?
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This 5-page paper supports the assertion that there continues to be inequalities in the workplace in terms of gender and race. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTequwor.rtf
ESL CAN WORK: REFUTING CUMMINS' POINTS
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This 3-page paper refutes some of Jim Cummins' assertions about ESL classes. Topics discussed include teacher interaction and cognitive academic language proficiency. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTeslanaly.rtf
ESSAY: DOES “PROGRESS” MEAN ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION?
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This 4-page paper is a sample essay that discusses progress and building of housing developments versus potential destruction to the environment.
Filename: MTproenv.rtf
ESSAY: IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN
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This 4-page paper focuses on an argumentative essay that proves that children of divorce aren't necessarily impacted by the divorce itself -- but rather, the type of divorce it is. The essay presents pro and con arguments, as well as a thesis statement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTchidiv.rtf