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

This 3 page paper is a reaction to Norvall Morris’s article in which he suggests abolishing the insanity defense. The paper argues that while Morris makes several competent arguments, he ultimately fails to carry his point. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3-page paper presents a book review on Alexander Hill's Just Business Christian Ethics for the Marketplace.

This 3 page paper analyzes the 2004 film version of the “Phantom of the Opera” and why it is memorable. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper discusses Robin Sylvan’s book “Trance Formation,” an examination of rave culture, and argues that his analysis of it as a religious movement is flawed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the fate of Dr. Victor Frankenstein and asks if he deserves it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper offers an argument supporting Best Buy's "Results-Only-Work-Environment," also known as ROWE. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3-page paper refutes some of Jim Cummins' assertions about ESL classes. Topics discussed include teacher interaction and cognitive academic language proficiency. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5-page paper proves that all ground beef (and hamburgers) aren't created equal. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that fast food is a leading cause of obesity and that it’s generally not good for a steady diet. The paper also argues that microwaves change the properties of foods and should be used sparingly. While people will insist that fast-food provides employment and is handy, others argue that it’s ...

This 3 page paper discusses why smoking in public places should be banned. It includes a discussion of the effects of smoking on the health of children and seniors; and the bans on smoking in the workplace, restaurants, and transport. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper considers some of the issues surrounding affirmative action, including how concepts should be defined; whether or not racial and sexual discrimination still exist; whether affirmative action creates reverse discrimination and whether quotes are always immoral. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses some of the issues being debated with regard to the death penalty. It does not take a position in support or in opposition to capital punishment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the pros and cons of cloning animals and then argues against the cloning of animals. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the controversy over handicapped parking, and the ramifications for misusing a handicapped sticker. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper takes the position that prayer should not be mandated in public schools. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper takes as a given that affirmative action is a solid program that should be reinstated; the argument it pursues is how best to defend the support of affirmative action programs. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper explains why it’s important to follow the rules, especially in the classroom. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper considers whether or not capitalism is the best economic model. The concept and application of capitalism are considers, with a focus ion the problem associated with capitalism, alternative models are considered, including capitalism, market socialism and sarvodaya. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 6-page paper, constructed in outline form, argues the merits for gay marriage, while discussing the opposing viewpoint. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines whether or not citizens should be required to engage in some sort of national service. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper provides an essay of why managers need to have the characteristics of politicians. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that in America, there is available food and water, gymnasiums, and attention to diet and exercise, and finally, there is access to affordable health care. When compared with the third world, this is amazing, but Americans often take these things for granted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overivew of the issue of the pro-life argument regarding the use of abortions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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 to fast food, such as the slow food movement. Bibliography lists ...

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, in a world where science rules, there just is not enough proof to ...