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

This 3 page paper examines veteran's affairs benefits and why they are not substantial enough. Much attention is paid to the fact that they risk, and sometimes give, their lives for the country. The country should compensate them and their families fairly. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that cutting veterans' benefits is unfair, particularly now as the administration continues to ask people to serve. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5-page paper attempts to answer the question of whether salaries paid to employees reflect their worth to society. Salaries discussed include teachers and nurses, versus athletes and entertainers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses whether or not the origin of a fetus (rape) has any bearing on that fetus's right to life. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5-page paper is a persuasive essay about why someone should move his or her family to Anderson, Indiana. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page examination of the causative factors in the escalating gasoline prices. The author explores domestic and foreign factors to conclude that in reality there is a multiplicity of reasons but that the real reason is supply and demand. Our continued dependence on oil has put control in the hands of the ...

This 3 page paper uses the Rogerian method to argue the merits of an article that says it's ridiculous for students to expect their parents to pay for college. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper argues against paying college athletes. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 3 page paper arguing a position on the lyrics of this Vietnam-era antiwar song as it applies to the present day. It was in the early 1970s that John Prine first released the song. Referring to Vietnam as the "dirty little war," the song maintains its relevance for today, in our post-9/11 ...

This 3 page paper examines the problem with roads in this county. Is a gas tax necessary? This paper argues that it is. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page review of family violence and how children can be not just the direct but also the indirect victims of that violence. The author contends that domestic violence can have a tremendous effect on the way that that child will choose to live as an adult. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the first 165 pages of the Big Book to evaluate the truth of the observation that it appears to be geared exclusively towards middle-class, middle-aged, Christian, white men. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper argues that fraternities are bad for American university life. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 3 page discussion of the flawed approaches that are made by creationists and evolutionists alike. This paper revolves around the contrasting opinions presented in the online article "The Prophets Condemn the Common (False) Idea of Evolution" and the book "Pseudoscience and the Paranormal" by author Terence Hines. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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 War, and this paper draws on that conflict, and in particular Lee's invasion of ...

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 War, and this paper draws on that conflict, and in particular Lee's invasion of ...

This 10 page paper discusses the statement that “Electrical dangers have been designed out of products and household systems in South Africa, thus there is no real need for concern in respect of electrical safety”. The paper looks at the standards of safety of the delivery of electricity to domestic homes and the way in ...

This 3 page paper discusses the pros and cons of including social justice as a goal of sustainable development. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page overview of the varying opinions that exist regarding the normality of unusual eating behaviors such as bulimia and anorexia. The author asserts that those that argue that these types of behaviors are normal base their arguments in emotion rather than fact. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues against abortion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses four cartoons about the fashion industry. Bibliography lists four sources.

This 4 page paper argues against the practice and gives reasons why it is ineffective and should be abandoned. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the process of selecting a daycare. This paper considers different daycare scenarios. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper argues that the Armenian Genocide (1915-1917) may have served as a model for the Nazi extermination of the Jews three decades later. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that live experiments have a definite place in the classroom. Bibliography list 5 sources.