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argument essay

smelly honky

Posted 7:40 pm, 07/20/2009

Stem Cell Research either for or against it.

The Great Space Wizard

Posted 7:10 pm, 07/20/2009

I had a debate instructor in college who wouldn't let us debate abortion because she was so sick of hearing about. It seemed to be the only issue anyone ever wanted to debate. I see her point though because abortion is an incredibly played out and boring topic.

jkl2009

Posted 6:33 pm, 07/20/2009

Task 1: Dividing the arguments into "For" and "Against"
Should smoking rooms be set up in workplaces to allow smokers to smoke indoors? There is a list of arguments below which are for and against the issue. Decide whether each statement is for smoking rooms or against smoking rooms. Print out the page and put an "F" in the box next to each argument that is for smoking rooms and put an "A" in the box next to each argument that is against smoking rooms.




The arguments:

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Setting aside rooms for smokers does not mean that the harmful effects of smoking are limited to smokers alone (Rugby, 1989).




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Banning smoking in all public places is another example of the way the government uses health and safety issues as a cover for introducing increasingly tight control over people's lives



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Most public buildings are air conditioned and this means that any harmful tobacco smoke that is produced in one room will spread to other rooms through the air conditioning system.



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Because we rightfully have a universal health insurance system in this country, the costs of treating tobacco-related illnesses are shared by all the community, smokers and non-smokers alike.



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These illnesses create a terrible and expensive burden on our health system.



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Forbidding smokers from pursuing their habit in public places is an infringement of their democratic rights and is discriminatory (Jane Black, the spokesperson for Smokers for a Democratic Society, The Age 18.6.93). .



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Public buildings are places where all members of the community should have equal access.



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They increase the overall cost of medical services and use up scarce medical resources.



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People should be free to do what they like so long as it does not harm other citizens.


Check your answer here



Task 2: Choosing a premise and writing a paragraph to support that premise
Now that you have divided the arguments into those that are for smoking rooms and those that are against smoking rooms, you are ready to start writing a paragraph. The first thing you have to do is decide what is your main premise. Will your paragraph argue for smoking rooms or against smoking rooms?

After you have decided on your main premise you are ready to start writing your paragraph.




Remember to:

1.
Show both sides of the issue by including the arguments that oppose your main premise. You might want to go back and look at the work we did earlier in this unit on showing both sides of the issue.

jkl2009

Posted 6:31 pm, 07/20/2009

boogieoogie

Posted 5:45 pm, 07/20/2009

You should write an essay why you should be able to write an essay on anything you think is worthy to write on.

jkl2009

Posted 5:43 pm, 07/20/2009

http://www.miamiherald.com/...

Would u vote for or against a nude beach? Why or why not? Its happening in Key West Florida . What would your argument be?

karen

Posted 5:38 pm, 07/20/2009

should drivers not be allowed to use cell phones argue for it or against it
should sex education be taught in schools to lesson teen pregnancy
is video games the cause of
is home schooling better than public education
there are a lot of things you can argue against
find something that really hits home

jkl2009

Posted 5:35 pm, 07/20/2009

jkl2009

Posted 5:31 pm, 07/20/2009

http://www.cis.org/Assimila... ( immigration topic)

jkl2009

Posted 5:28 pm, 07/20/2009

hope this helps....i'm a tutor....and just brainstorm several ideas ...with things that pop up, also look at threads on here on topics like sex education, immigration & assimilation, cell phone restrictions....those are topics u can work on ....just write whatever pops up, then structure it and create u're essay

jkl2009

Posted 5:15 pm, 07/20/2009

Should animals be used for scientific researches?
Do we need prisons?
Should the death penalty be mandatory for all murderers, or just for those who manage to kill people even when staying in a prison?
Do we have the right to exhume bodies of prominent people and move them from one place to another?
Shouldn’t Russians finally bury Lenin?
Better naked, than in furs?
Was Saddam Hussein’s execution an essential point in establishing democracy in Iraq?
Should men be allowed to have more than one wife?
Plastic surgeries: a way to become more beautiful, or someone’s unhealthy idea?



In some Asian countries cutting off thief’s right hand is still commonly practiced. Do you think this is the best way out?
Talk about major issues (sex, abortion, Iraq, Vietnam, marijuana, etc).
Say why talking about main issues (sex, abortion, Iraq, Vietnam, marijuana, etc) all the time not only lessens their importance, but even evokes irritation.
Why atheists have to be tolerant to religion, while religious people are not tolerant to atheists?
Was the “sex, drugs, and rock’n’roll” era significant, or not?
Prove that bagels with free sour cream stimulate brain activity.
A maniac killed 15 little girls and was sentenced to death. One of the local TV stations was asked by the parents of victims to show his execution. The channel gave its agreement, but the translation was later cancelled. Give your opinion on this situation.
Vegetarians vs. Meateaters. Whose side are you on? No fence-sitting, please.
Why talking about sex is okay, and talking about cheating is embarrassing?
Do you agree that there is art for the masses, and elite culture? How do you feel about being “the mass”?
If you are not in “the mass”, what do you think about The Black Square by Kazimir Malevich?
Do you want to have a cosmetic surgery?
Is it important to talk openly about the contraception?
Which country has the prettiest girls?
Prove that blondes are actually smart.
An image of USA has become negative. Do you agree with this statement?
There is an opinion that DAEWOO’s are not cars at all. Are they?
What do you think about gay marriages?
Why driving is permitted from the age of 16, and gambling – from the age of 21?

jkl2009

Posted 5:06 pm, 07/20/2009

Should we do more to deal with the problem of domestic violence, or is the problem exaggerated?
We are becoming overwhelmingly dependent on computers. Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we be more suspicious of their benefits?
Is there too much of commercialism in the Internet?
Technology makes communication easier in today's world. Many people choose to work at home in front of a computer screen. What danger does the society face depending on computer screens rather than face-to-face contact as the main means of communication? Are we the prisoners of the progress?
Should the animals be used for scientific research? Is it humanly?
Should the cigarettes smoking be banned as heroin consumption?
Should drivers of automobiles be prohibited from using cellular phones?
Should restrictions be placed on the use of mobile phones in public areas like restaurants and theaters?
Shall we integrate from Marketing to E-Marketing?
Should the death penalty be mandatory for people that kill other people?
Should the "Right to Die" be Considered a Right?
What are two sides of the death penalty? Is it a cruel murderer or a just punishment? Can it be a deterrent to crime?
Should animal experimentation be permitted?
Euthanasia as a way of relieving ill people's pain and save them from the tortures of their illness. Do we have the right to take people's life, if after all life is the greatest charisma?
Forests are the lungs of the earth. Should the rain forests destruction be prohibited? How is it possible to protect forests?
Should there still be colleges and schools just for men/boys and some just for women/girls?
Should sex education be increased in schools in an attempt to curb problems such as teenage pregnancy?
Considering in detail the opposing arguments presented by Plato and Nafisi, when is censorship necessary given the nature of knowledge and reality?
The 1920's was a leisurely period in history and people began spending more time playing and observing sports. Who were the major contributors to this "Golden age" of sports and what influence, if any, did they have on future athletes and the sports they played?
Human beings do not need to eat meat in order to maintain good health because they can get all their food needs from meatless products and meatless substances. A vegetarian diet is as healthy as a diet containing meat. Argue for or against the opinion above.
What do you think about vegetarians? Are they people who care for animals and want to protect them or people lacking the adequate ration?
What are some of the best ways to welcome and then assimilate immigrants into American life? What are the pros and cons of each of these?
Domestic workers: How these women are treated or mistreated by their employers. The problems they face with inequality in the workplace, most of these women come from different countries and do not speak the language or know their own rights.
Advertising: Information or Manipulation?
To what extent has the traditional male role changed in the last 20 years?
Education is an indivisible part of the prosperity of the nation. The more educated and cultured people there are in the country the more flourishing and thrifty the country is. Comment on this issue, argument your decision
Should society assume more responsibility for pregnant teenagers and children they bear?
The mass media, including TV, radio, newspapers have a great influence on people and especially on the younger generation. It plays an important role in shaping the opinions and positions of the younger generation. Argue for or against this statement.




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jkl2009

Posted 5:02 pm, 07/20/2009

jkl2009

Posted 4:59 pm, 07/20/2009

should americans travel to cuba, should america keep out of foreign affairs/wars.... should the embargo end against cuba? should their be a moon base ....should nasa fianance the trip to mars, should sotomayor be the next supreme ct judge ....so many topics -

babytexas2003

Posted 4:26 pm, 07/20/2009

how about euthanasia regarding humans where one chooses to end their life through medical means due to terminal cancer, etc. I personally dont agree with it but its a good paper to write

mandi0414

Posted 4:23 pm, 07/20/2009

Abortion is something good to write about because there are lots or people for and alot of people against it. You instructor probably is for abortion and just doesnt want to feel guilty about it. I think the new topic you have chosen will be interesting because it is something different. I wrote my paper in English 4 in highschool about abortion and so did like 3 others in my class so I guess it is getting kinda old to the instructors or something. Transracial adoption should be a good one to write about. Good Luck and let me know how it goes!

happytobehere

Posted 4:17 pm, 07/20/2009

Write your argumentative paper about the fact the your professor won't accept a paper on the topic that you wanted to write it on. persuade him to accept you paper...

Daddy P

Posted 4:15 pm, 07/20/2009

Several years ago I did two different ones...one on abortion and the other on h*mosexuality. I really enjoyed doing them, but hated getting up and talking about it. Sounds like you picked a great topic.

pixel

Posted 4:08 pm, 07/20/2009

congratulations! You've picked a great topic that will more than likely give you a better grade than the same old thing over and again.

ewfootball09

Posted 3:58 pm, 07/20/2009

write bout a current event something that is a problem in our nation today something that u dont agree with hope that helps

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