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

This 3 page paper examines two articles that fault conservative economic thinking, consider what response the authors might make, and the validity of those responses. Bibliography lists 3 sources

This 6 page paper considers the books "Origin of Species" and "Brave New World" and which one most closely approximates today's society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the problem of homelessness in America cities; who it affects; who it involves; and ways in which to address it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper argues that poverty causes crime. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page assertion of the value of stem cell research. Despite the controversy surrounding it, stem cell research has the potential to greatly benefit mankind and the world as a whole. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that the Cold War was based on faulty assumptions, and tries to understand why they were widely believed. Bibliography lists one source.

This 8 page paper explains how polygraphs work and why they have long been considered unreliable, and argues that evidence obtained from a polygraph test should once again be banned from the courtroom. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that yes, it is easily possible that America an become a dictatorship. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper asks the question "has globalization undermined democracy?" and answers yes, it has. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page address of the question of how does one live well. This paper emphasizes that this is a relative question. To some the answer revolves around material possession but to others it revolves around such concepts as happiness. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper argues that no one who went to Vietnam in any capacity remained unchanged by the experience. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper argues in favor of capital punishment. Concepts such as retribution, deterrence and social control are discussed. Both sides are presented but the paper strongly favors the death penalty. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues that English should not be made the official language in the United States. No sources cited.

A 3 page contention that college campuses are no place for weapons. There is simply too much propensity for weapons to be used by either students or staff members to harm others. No sources are listed.

This 4 page paper defines Democratic Theory and asks how well its elements are reflected in the governance (responsibilities/powers/behavior) of the President. Bibliography lists 4 source.

This 3 page paper discusses the improvements a student council decided to make with $10,000. They settled on improving security by establishing an escort service for students; the decision was necessitated by a number of attacks/rapes of female students on campus. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper provides a comparison of living in metropolitan areas and small towns. This paper is created in a subject-by-subject, compare and contrast style.

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 can do to mitigate the situation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper uses Thoreau's comments in Chapter 6 of "Walden" to discuss the war in Iraq. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses two articles that both object to human cloning, but in different ways and from different perspectives. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page contention that we are justified in our role in Iraq. That justification, however, does not excuse from expanding our involvement outside the military realm and placing more emphasis on diplomacy, economic policy, foreign aid, public diplomacy, and other aspects of international affairs that are necessary to resolve the Iraqi situation. Bibliography ...

This 6 page paper examines the obesity epidemic from both sides of the spectrum. The paper argues that the problem is not as bad as some experts claim. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the similarities among the American Civil War, the Iraq War and the Yugoslavian Civil War. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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.

This 9 page paper considers a case study that is concerned with the ethical considerations and arguments for and against the use of genetically modified (GM) crops. The paper begins with the scenario is of a company selling taco’s which has to withdraw them from the market due to public fears there may have ...