Academic papers on Argumentative / Pro-Con Essays

The Restaurant Industry and the Trans Fat Ban in New York City
This 5 page paper examines the ban and argues that it is detrimental to the industry. Various issues are explored inclusive of personal freedom. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Why Affirmative Action Should Not Be Supported
This 6 page paper argues against affirmative action. The 2007 Imus controversy is included as an example of race relations in society. Affirmative action is defined and explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Pulte Homes
This 5 page paper discusses Pulte Homes, a recognized leader in home construction. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Raising the Minimum Wage
This 5 page paper presents arguments on both sides of the issue of raising the minimum wage, as well as reaction to them and potential policy recommendations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Guinevere and Lancelot/Their Love in 2 Films
A 5 page essay that analyzes 2 films having to do with Arthurian legend. This examination of two film adaptations focuses on the handling of the love affair between Lancelot and Guinevere in First Knight, directed by Jerry Zucker in 1995 and Mists...
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Need and the Inventor
A 3 page denouncement of the contention that no truly useful inventions are waiting on the wings to be invented. The author points to the environment and medicine to illustrate that many inventions are truly needed today. No sources are listed.
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An Argument Against Euthanasia
A 4 page discussion of euthanasia. The author contends that euthanasia is legally, morally, and ethically wrong. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Fast Food Culture
This 14 page paper argues that the fast food industry has brought a fundamental change to the eating habits of people both in the United States and around the world, and that the change is not for the better. It also briefly discusses alternatives...
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Biotechnology Will Not Necessarily Resolve the Hunger Problem
This 6 page paper uses an article by Prakash and Conko entitled Technology that Will Save Billions from Starvation. This paper takes the opposite point of view. This paper concludes that while it would be nice if biotechnology could save the world,...
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Henry David Thoreau and the War in Iraq
This 3 page paper uses Thoreau's comments in Chapter 6 of "Walden" to discuss the war in Iraq. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Why the U.S. Invasion of Iraq is Wrong
This 3 page paper is an argumentative essay that says the U.S. invasion of Iraq is illegal and immoral. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Enola Gay Exhibition
This 10 page paper discusses the controversy surrounding the Smithsonian's "Enola Gay" exhibit, and designs a new exhibit. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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American Labor
This 4 page paper discusses some thoughts about the state of American labor today.
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California Should Encourage More Adoptions
This 3 page paper argues that California should encourage more adoptions rather than putting children in foster care. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Should the U.S. Be in Iraq without an Exit Strategy?
This 3 page paper argues that the U.S. should not have invaded Iraq without an exit strategy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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