Essays and Research Papers on Argumentative / Pro-Con / Pro-Con

A 5 page overview of the issues surrounding the legalization of gambling. Evaluates potential social impacts like the increase in crime and the creation of jobs and weighs positives against negatives to conclude that legalized gambling has an overall positive social impact. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the pros and cons against the state of North Carolina instituting a lottery such as the ones in Virginia and Georgia. The writer argues that the proponents of the lottery have successfully rebutted all of the arguments against it. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

3 pages in length. There are many factors that are instrumental in explaining why one person can lose a bet and walk away, while another is compelled to chase lost money. Compulsive gambling is a treatable disease that affects a considerable number of people who often do not recognize the fact that they are sick. ...

A 10 page paper that argues that women should not be allowed in the military. The issues raised include psychological fitness, physical-emotional response, and present behavior in the military, and the reputational and financial costs of that behavior. The writer argues that based on the psychological, physical-emotional, and behavioral evidence, women should not be allowed ...

A thorough 9 page discussion of the social, political, and economic implications of gay marriages in today's society. The writer concludes that NO viable argument exists to justify the denial of marriage rights to homosexuals. Bibliography lists 10+ sources.

The case for homosexual marriage is made in this 4 page argument. Positions on both sides of the controversy are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

15 pages in length. Morality is a grand issue upon which lives are built and destroyed. Veering off course into immoral territory is just where marriages are headed when the wedded couple is of the same sex. Religion is opposed of such acceptance; the general public, for the most part, believes it to be ...

A 6 page paper concerning the controversial issue of same sex couples and adoption. The issues discussed are the "morality" of being a gay parent, stands taken for and against the issue, etc-- the writer is in favor of adoption rights for gay couples. Counter-arguments are presented and then attacked--asserting that just because homosexuals are ...

A 10 page research paper exploring the question: should gays be allowed to adopt children? Both sides of the 'gay adoption' controversy are presented with an analysis of the arguments offered. Finally, the writer takes and defends a position in favor of gay adpotion rights. Bibliography includes 11 references.

5 pages in length. It is an issue that tugs at the very core of humanity's struggle to maintain its Constitutional freedoms; one in which opponents are pitted against one another in an effort to hail their side victorious in the ongoing battle. This issue is gun control, and it is as equally divided as ...

14 page research paper arguing against Gun Control and for the protection of our 'right to bear arms.' Very detailed and comprehensively argued with a primary focus on detailing the U.S. constitution and the Second Amendment. Bibliography lists 29 sources.

In 10 pages, the author discusses the subject of gun control in organized crime. Organized crime is a serious problem today. This type of crime not only involves drugs, and money laundering, it involves guns and gunrunning. Not only should drug trafficking be done away with, so should guns, for drugs and weapons walk hand ...

In 6 pages, the author discusses major changes that must be made in the area of gun control in order for gun control to be effective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 20 page paper looks at the historical perspective of Americans owning guns and their right to do so. The writer argues that there is not a valid reason for private citizens to keep guns in their homes. Extensive bibliography included.

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.

A 9 page paper discussing the confusion of the teen years and the influence that a trusted teacher can have. That teacher can be the teen's lifeline, the adult who can sometimes accomplish the impossible task of understanding the fears and uncertainties that so often must be covered with bravado and brashness. When the relationship ...

This 9 page paper explores the concept of democracy and its relationship to welfare. Welfare reform is discussed as being helpful in the promotion of a democratic society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

6 pages in length. The United States of America is known as a cultural melting pot, where foreign-born peoples have flourished both economically and independently for nearly four hundred years. However, there is currently much concern about the long-term effects such immigrant influx is causing and will continue to cause the both the land and ...

A 5 page paper discussing the role of cameras in the courtroom and proclaiming the need to keep them there. Bibliography lists five sources.

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 ...

A 4 page paper in which the writer examines myths created by welfare opponents and argues about the necessity of welfare programs in guaranteeing the health and well being of many of the nations children. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper provides a tutorial on how to do research for a particular project. The project includes choosing an agenda and researching the problem of welfare reform in the state of New York. Some research has been included pertinent to workfare and labor unions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 2 page paper which discusses whether welfare is actually helping to eradicate poverty, or merely furthering its development. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 2 page paper identifies major programs and talks about their origins. Roosevelt's New Deal policies are discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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.