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

5 pages in length. Billy Sunday, in one of his numerous sermons about alcohol being "God's Worst Enemy" preached that, although some argued personal liberty was at stake, in reality personal liberty simply meant that a man could "stand up at the bar and fill his hide so full of red liquor that he ...

10 pages. Presents an argument in favor of an Internet sales tax. Includes one graph. Discussion includes options on how to base the sales tax rate, who should collect it and what some repercussions might be. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper considers a comparative view of two public areas, the USS Constitution and The Boston Public Garden. This paper provides an overview of the basic structures and an immediate view of those using the area.

A 6 page paper which argues that animal experimentation is not necessary and should be seriously regulated to ensure that animals are protected adequately. The works of Peter Singer and Carl Cohen are presented in supporting this argument. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 2 page discussion of the importance of investigation and verification of facts in problem solving. Contrasts the inductive approach with the deductive approach, clarifying that while the process of induction is largely a process of intuition, the process of deduction is more empirical in nature. Concludes that both the inductive approach ...

A 9 page paper that argues the point that female military personnel should not be placed in direct combat positions during times of war. The opinions and justifications presented by this opposition are discussed in detail as well as the arguments held by advocates of this issue. Included are a brief discussion of ...

6 pages in length. There are many compelling reasons to legalize drugs, reasons that are not only persuasive but make logical sense as well. The United States has long been in battle with itself in an ongoing attempt to control its rampant drug problem. Attempts to legalize the otherwise unacceptable substances have ...

A 5 page paper which argues that Affirmative Action is not doing what it was designed to do and in light of such reality it has harmed African Americans as well as the rest of the population of this country. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In modern society there is such a plethora of information as well as a myriad of modes of acquiring information that it is difficult for the individual to fully comprehend all aspects of a problem in order to come to a decision or an opinion. This 7 page tutorial explains the process of developing a paper based on ...

This five-page-paper presents a persuasive argument as to why high school students should go on to college. The financial benefits are discussed as well as the self esteem issues. Bibliography lists two sources.

8 pages in length. This paper gives a convincing argument that the high money stakes for the human genome research needs to be more closely regulated by the government. The inherent problems in allowing private enterprise to profit from this means it could be less than helpful to medical research. Bibliography lists ...

This five-page-paper presents an argument that the AIDS awareness for teens is being handled incorrectly. Suggestions for the proper handling are also given.

(5 pp) The article which will be examined in this analysis is "The Rape Debate," from Camilla Pagilia's 1992 book, Sex, Art and the American Culture. The conceptual question proposed by this author is that rape is at the far end of the natural sex spectrum, and a natural result of uncontrollable male aggression ...

A 5 page paper which critically analyzes the following argument posed by author Henry Fielding in his novel, "Tom Jones": The elegant Lord Shaftesbury somewhere objects to telling too much truth: by which it may be fairly inferred, that, in some cases, to lie is not only excusable, but commendable." Bibliography lists 1 source.

(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 ...

A 3 page paper that argues in favor of retaining the rights of Americans to carry and bear arms as dictated by the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. Presented are arguments and examples of those advocating gun control as well as counterarguments and examples of those favoring the ...

(5 pp) Current college accreditation methods must change. College accreditation started off with the right idea, but now college ivy now hides its original goal and clouds an educational institution's mission statement as well as its methods towards accomplishing its perceived goals. Part of this murkiness is that the evaluation team ...

This 3 page tutorial presents an interview with a nurse who works at an abortion clinic. The paper begins with a guide on how to interview and concludes with a critique on how the interview went. No bibliography. s

This 6 page paper considers the pros and cons of legalizing cocaine and presents and accurate view of both sides of the argument. Specifically, this paper considers the benefits of legalizing cocaine, including reductions in the overcrowded criminal justice system, and the problems that can occur from legalization, including greater levels of addiction and ...

(5 pp). One of America's foremost intellectual historians, David A. Hollinger addresses contemporary racism issues from a historical perspective, saying that conventional toleration of established groups has become counterproductive. Postethnic America: Beyond Multiculturalism (1995) , argues that multiculturalism is only serving to further fragment society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper explores both creationism and evolution--and theories that unite the two--to consider how the topic should be taught in the classroom. A compromise is reached. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper argues for affirmative action and cites several relevant cases. Fourteenth Amendment implications are duly noted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

(6 pp - includes annotated bibliography). The speed of transfer and delivery of information zooms along the internet. With this technology it is vital to stay informed within any profession. Yet with that same speed, comes volume, consequently critical analytical skills are essential to determine and prioritize which information can be scanned, ...

5 pages in length. Discussion includes whether it is fair for parents to knowingly risk their health and their babies in taking fertility drugs. Multiple births, and whether some fetuses should be 'selectively reduced.' Should society be able to dictate the size families individuals are allowed to have at one time? These questions and more are addressed ...

This 5 page paper considers a fictitious case given by the student and argues whether or not a passive action can be seen to lead to criminal responsibility. Both sides are argued and a conclusion reached. The bibliography cites 4 sources.