Essays and Research Papers on Pro-Con

This 3 page paper discusses the illegal immigration arguments pro/con. Examples given. New York Times article by Dean Murphy utilized. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper analyzes the argument by Susan Okin that multiculturalism harms women. Argument is analyzed for use of pathos, logos and ethos, with examples. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the use of clandestine monitoring by employers of their workers. Case studies, court cases, and specific examples given against this practice. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the controversial issue of human cloning. This paper outlines some of the arguments both for and against human cloning. Bibibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper offers pro and con for Freud's theory of psychosexual development. Quotes offered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 2.5 page paper which argues that Christmas isn’t simply about exchanging gifts but is about the birth of Jesus Christ. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page contention that breast implants are simply not worth the risks. The author asserts that our drive to perfect our bodies is created by an overzealous media and should be overcome. The risks far outweigh the benefits. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page essay provides an example of an "options" paper, one that recommends policies for influential political leaders. The particular topic for this paper involves slowing the spread of illegal immigration into the United States.

This 3 page paper discusses the argument against the death penalty. Examples given. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper takes a hard look at abortion and supports a strong pro-life stance. While both sides of the issue are discussed, the paper quickly dismisses pro-choice support. A great deal of evidence is provided to support the assumption that the fetus suffers during the procedure and that abortions also endanger ...

This 4 page paper analyzes the argument presented in Steven Ertelt's article: Pro-Life Advocate Says Abortion Unfairly Targets the Black Community. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the philosophy of Montaigne and Descartes. Specific examples given as well as quotes. Bibliograpy lists 2 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the growing demand that museums return items in their collection to the nations and cultural groups presenting claim to them. The author reviews such diverse cases as the British Museum's possession of the Elgin Marbles from the Greek Parthenon and the Boston Museum's collection of Mayan grave goods. ...

This is a 3 page paper that discusses the two sides of the race debate. Both sides presented, no side taken. Evidence given for both sides. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the ethics of living donors selling organs. Argument states that people should be autonymous and having informed consent be allowed to sell organs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the use of animals, in particular, Roosters, for the benefit of mankind, especially when the use is non-food related. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An Argument : A 9 page paper. One of the more controversial issues in public education is the practice of teacher tenure. Tenure, originally adopted to protect teachers against unfair and arbitrary dismissal, now does little more than protect teachers' jobs regardless of the quality of their performance. It also keeps good teachers tied to ...

A 4 page discussion of Roosevelt's New Deal. While some contend that it was the beginning of the contemporary welfare state, a welfare state we most often blame on liberals, in reality it had as many conservative overtones as liberal. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the place ebonics holds in our modern world. The author contends that while ebonics may be considered a valued cultural resource, the use of ebonics in a multicultural setting is a recipe for disaster. Such use not only holds the potential to dilute the cultural resource but ...

A 14 page discussion of the intent and possible retributions of this proposed legislation. The Haitian immigration issue is examined in detail and the contention is presented that while there could be some positive impacts of this implementation there are also some very real societal considerations which must be made. Bibliography lists 10 ...

This 8 page paper argues that David Ives' one act play, Sure Thing, is a comedy as opposed to a farce. Examples, quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper analyzes the extent that Angelou reveres the character of Sister Flowers in her essay, Sister Flowers. Examples given from the text to prove that the woman was deserving of the respect shown her, and why. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper provides arguments favoring decriminalization of drugs and legalization of them. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the concept of "person-seeds", a concept introduced by author Judith Jarvis Thomson in 1971. This paper outlines Thomson's analogy and uses it to delve deeper into the issue of the rights and wrongs of abortion. No additional sources are listed.

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the critical arguments of Messner's Taking the Field, and Eitzen's Experiencing Poverty. Bibliography lists 2 sources.