Essays and Research Papers on Pro-Con

12 pages in length. Throughout history, there has not likely been a more fiery or controversial issue than that of abortion. Indeed, the ethics behind the act of aborting a fetus is what lies at the core of the ongoing debate between two very strong-willed and opinionated viewpoints. The ethical concerns that revolved around the ...

This 8 page argument supports a woman's right to make the decision to have an abortion. The debate has raged for decades and its time to say enough is enough! Bibliography list seven sources.

A short sketch of assertions, premises, and logical counter-replies for the abortion argument. 4 pages in length, no bibliography. Please send us e-mail for more details.

A 7 page discussion of the issues surrounding abortion. Written largely from a Canadian perspective but covers basic factors which interplay to convince a woman to seek an abortion. Concludes that it is the woman's responsibility to make the decision as to whether abortion is justifiable in her particular situation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page analysis of the first two chapters of Social Ethics: Morality and Social Policy, edited by Thomas Mappes and Jane Zembaty, which deals with the moral problems of abortion and euthanasia. The arguments that are presented, both pro and con, conservative and liberal, are summarized and discussed. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper which examines six specific subjects requiring moral and ethical judgments from a medical perspective. The six sections covered are patient advocacy from a patient advocate point of view; the legal definition and responsibilities of moral vs. ethical behavior; addressing and identifying difference between moral and ethical behavior in the medical profession; ...

A 5 page paper discussing an ethnographic analysis of an abortion clinic in terms of George Homan's functionalist theory, which centered on the evaluation and assessment of human groups, the activities in which they take part, interactions between them, their sentiments and their norms. Ball (1967) describes the abortion clinic personnel and patrons as ...

This 5 page report discusses the ongoing conflict among groups who support abortion rights and those groups who oppose abortion through an application of both Karl Marx and Lewis Coser's opinions and approaches to conflict in society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page comparison of two articles which argue on the issue of abortion. One article is from 1985 and is a personal narrative of the famous actress Ali McGraw, who believes that abortion is the right of the individual. The other article is from 1995 and is the personal beliefs of an unknown woman ...

A 12 page paper in which the author argues that bans and restrictions places upon alcohol advertisements violate first amendment rights. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

A 7 page research paper arguing quite strongly that alcoholism is, in fact, a hereditary disease linked to our genes. Using the findings of specific studies in books and journals, the writer debunks the myth that alcohol is a social disease and that the only familial influences are those related to peer pressure and modeling. ...

A 26 page paper arguing that alcoholism, while manifesting physical symptoms and genetic changes, is not in itself a disease, but rather a sin. The genetic evidence that has been found quite likely is not the cause, but is rather the result of alcoholism, as those genetic defects have been found only in true alcoholics. ...

A 9 page paper which addresses the condition of alcoholism from sociological perspectives. The paper is divided into the following categories: statement of the social problem, relevancy to one whose father is an alcoholic, effects of the problem, possible causes of alcoholism, and possible solutions. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

A 5 page paper exploring the possibilities that alcoholism is not, in fact, a disease. The nature of disease is that it is sudden (at least in its discovery, if not in its development) and that it is beyond the control of its victim. Fingarette makes intriguing argument against the claim that alcoholism is a ...

5 pages in length. For no other reason than human vanity, animals must suffer excruciatingly slow and painful deaths when they end up caught in a steel jaw leghold trap. The very purpose of trapping these animals is so that companies can manufacture fur apparel in the name of conspicuous consumption and heartless consumerism. If ...

This 9 page report discusses the benefits of decriminalizing drugs in the United States. The writer presents both sides of the issue but comes to the conclusion that the benefits of making currently illegal substances legally available will result in numerous societal, health, and economic benefits. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

In 5 pages the author argues that legalizing drugs would not be beneficial. "There has been a shroud of controversy surrounding the legalization of drugs. Legalizing drugs would not be beneficial, although there are many who posit that it would. Drugs are harmful. They have many effects that science is just now beginning to ...

This 15 page paper assumes the position that for the greater good of society, and the user, drugs should be legalized. The issue is looked at from a variety of perspectives considering legal, ethical and economic factors within the criminal justice umbrella.The opposing view is addressed. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

An 11 page paper discussing the problem of drugs in America, as well as other parts of the world, and why the war on drugs has failed. Drugs have always been with mankind as we seem to carry an inherent need to consume mind altering substances. A literature review is included which examines information which ...

A 6 page analysis of the book Research Design and Methods: A Process Approach by Kenneth S. Bordens and Bruce B. Abbott. The writer surveys the text and argues that it is an ideal introductory textbook on this subject. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper that favorably debates the issue of lowering the drinking age. The paper shows why it would be in the government's best interest to let states decide their own policies on drinking ages, and why states should lower drinking ages to 18. Bibliography included 5 sources.

This 15 page paper takes the position that those who kill while driving drunk should be charged with murder. Many solutions to the drunk driving challenge have been explored including raising taxes on liquor, police efforts, raising the drinking age, using special license plates to designate repeat offenders and more. The paper concludes that despite ...

10 pages in length. The author argues that the legal driving age should be raised in Florida. It is posited that America is a country where car crashes kill more than 5,000 15 to 20 year olds than any other cause. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

New Jersey is one of few states in the U.S. that still enforces a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour. This 2 page essay first looks at some of the reasons why NJ lawmakers are reluctant to change and then provides an argument for them to reconsider based upon statistical data & information ...

A 10 page research paper on the negative aspects of human cloning. The writer details the eugenics movement and how it was used in the past by the Nazis and how it relates to current debates on human cloning. In addition, the paper shows the various possible uses and misuses of cloning. Bibliography lists 13 ...