Academic papers on Argumentative / Pro-Con Essays

The Decay of World Societal Mores
A 5 page contention that the world's societal mores are in a state of rapid decay. The author cites examples from the U.S., China, the Middle East, Africa, and elsewhere. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Rebuttal to "Smash Thy Neighbor"
This 5 page paper takes the form of a letter to the editor in which a football coach takes exception to the remarks of ex-player John McMurtry in his article about football, "Smash Thy Neighbor." Bibliography lists 1 source.
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In Support of Wiretapping
A 3 page argumentative essay which supports the use of wiretapping of individuals and in the workplace. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Can an Imperialist Power Promote Democracy?
This 5 page paper considers this question: "Is the United States of America, an imperial power promoting democracy and capitalism to the rest of the world?" This is actually four questions in one: is the U.S. an imperialist state? Can an imperialist...
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Have Electrical Dangers been Designed out of Products and Household Systems in South Africa?
This 10 page paper discusses the statement that
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Social Justice as a Goal of Sustainable Development
This 3 page paper discusses the pros and cons of including social justice as a goal of sustainable development. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Decades Apart: The 60s and the 80s
This 8 page paper discusses the decades of the 1960s and 1980s, the changes that occurred during those times, and argues that the 1980s rolled back the progress that had been made 20 years earlier, in large part paving the way for the bitterness and...
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No Child Left Behind
This 3 page paper examines the No Child Left Behind Act, and argues that it will ultimately fail. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Effects of Second Hand Smoke
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...
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Sociology: Science or Not?
This 8 page paper argues that sociology is a science, but one that differs from the "hard" sciences in its use of interpretation; however, this does not make it any less important a discipline. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Katrina Refugees and Rising Crime in Houston
This 3 page paper discusses the problem of rising crime in Houston being attributed to Katrina evacuees. It argues that there is evidence to support the idea that the refugees have caused a "spike" in the crime rate, and what the governor of Texas...
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Medical Use of Marijuana Should Be Legalized
This 9 page paper argues that the use of marijuana should be legalized for use in treating certain medical conditions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Arguments in Favor of Legalizing Marijuana for Medical Use
This 9 page paper argues that the use of marijuana should be used for treatment in certain conditions. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Opinions on Poverty as the Cause of Crime
This 4 page paper argues that poverty causes crime. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Changing View of Warfare
This 8 page paper discusses the view of warfare as put forth by historians Russell Weigley and Mark Grimsley; i.e., that some conflicts have been so sweeping that they can be considered military revolutions. One such conflict is the American Civil...
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