Academic papers on Argumentative / Pro-Con Essays

The Cultural Significance of the Sixties
This 5 page essay takes a look at the tumultuous decade and notes Abbie Hoffman's writing specifically. The ideology to come from the decade is highlighted and the paper concludes that the decade did more harm than good. No bibliography.
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The Ethical Argument Regarding Sexual Conversion Psychotherapy
This is a 7 page paper discussing the ethical arguments in relation to sexual conversion psychotherapy. It is unethical to attempt to modify sexual orientation through psychotherapy due to the fact that homosexuality is not a mental illness and...
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Medicare Should Not Foot the Total Bill For Prescription Drugs
This 6 page paper provides an overview of the prescription drug controversy that has been contemplated by Congress in recent months. Solutions are explored. The paper contends that Medicare should not be wholly responsible for the dilemma, but that...
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An Argument for An Adopted Child
A 6 page argument that it is a basic human right to know one
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Combined Topics
A 5 page paper which briefly discusses various topics, ranging from a discussion of logical errors to similarities and differences in the work of Victor Frankl and Maya Angelou. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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THE WAR ON DRUGS: IS IT WINNABLE?
This 8 page paper cites numerous court cases in the support of the thesis that the war on drugs is unwinnable. Four major reasons are outlined and exampled. Conclusions based on research offered. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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COMPARISON AND CONTRAST OF ASSESSMENT TESTS:MYERS BRIGGS/STRONG INTEREST
This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the personality assessment tests of Myers Briggs and Strong Interest Inventory. Validity is argued and examples given. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Israelites did not sacrifice their children
This 5 page paper looks at the biblical issue of child sacrifice. Both sides of the controversy are discussed. The paper supports the idea that child sacrifice was not truly engaged in. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Pros and Cons of a Longer School Day
This 5 page essay does not choose a side but rather highlights two advantages and disadvantages of increasing the high school day by two hours. The essay elaborates on each point and concludes that each school system must make its own decision. ...
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Abortion Propaganda
15 pages in length. Under the guise of furthering the cause with education, abortion propaganda serves instead to frighten, sicken and intimidate its target audience. The essence of propaganda, which is defined as "ideas, facts, or allegations...
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RACIAL PROFILING: A POSITION PAPER AGAINST THE USE OF PROFILING
This 7 page paper is a position paper against the use of racial profiling by law enforcement agencies. Evidence is presented via congressional investigations and studies, polls, and information from research generated by the Urban League. Quotes are...
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THE SECRET HISTORY BY DONNA TARTT
This 5 page paper discusses the issue of inclusion and exclusion. Also explored is the idea of the imposter, and an argumentative paper is written which supports the idea of Bunny being the outsider, rather than Richard. Thesis supported by...
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WHITNEY HOUSTON
This 5 page paper is an argument paper defending the wealth of Whitney Houston. Argument includes such points as financial disclosures, lack of motive, lack of evidence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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IS WAR WITH IRAQ NECESSARY?
This 5 page paper argues that the impending action with Iraq is justifiable based on the criteria in James Sterba's book: Morality in Practice. Quotes cited from text which support the statements, with accompanying examples. Possible alternative...
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The Adoption Process and Unfair Exclusion
This 6 page paper argues that a woman who has cancer, and wants to adopt a child, should be able to do so. This argumentative essay highlights a case study submitted by a student. Three specific reasons are provided as to why the woman should be...
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