608 words

Improving tone, voice, and style for effective communication

Through this unit, I wish to improve some aspects of my writing such as tone, voice, and style. These issues have greatly impaired my ability to communicate appropriately in the past.

~4 min read

View paper →

1,613 words

Four challenges in preparing for a logical debate

Challenges Faced in Preparing for the Debate Four challenges I faced in preparing for the debate were: 1) understanding the logic of my own argument—i.e., identifying the premise, assuring myself of its validity, and constructing my argument so that it logically followed from the premise to the…

~9 min read

View paper →

1,064 words

Arguments for and against universal healthcare in America

Overview The notion of universal health care in the United States is a decidedly polarizing one, which is why this author chose it. Universal health care is a single payer system in which healthcare is subsidized by the government with equal, free access to all.

~6 min read

View paper →

1,062 words

Constitutional federalism and the structure of American courts

Constitution centered on the power struggle between states and the creation of a federal, central government with its own court and ability to overrule state court decisions. The Constitution pitted Federalists against Anti-Federalists.

~6 min read

View paper →

1,084 words

Scalia's constitutional legacy and impact on Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments

Justice Antonin Scalia's philosophy and contributions to the US Supreme Court, and the effect of his demise on the Court, particularly on Amendments IV, V, VI and VIII.

~6 min read

View paper →

1,513 words

Michael Shelton's blog on male sexuality and relationships

Introduction Ever wanted to know about sex or how porn might impact your relationship or sex life?

~8 min read

View paper →

2,927 words

Essentialist versus constructionist approaches to gender and sexuality

During a period in history when gender lines and blurring and conceptualizations of sexuality are changing, identifying how these trends affect modern society has assumed new importance and relevance, especially given the legal implications of these trends for Americans today.

~15 min read

View paper →

523 words

Analysis and critique of J.K. Rowling's Harvard commencement speech

Speech sourced from YouTube on 23rd April 2017 Title: The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination Speaker’s Name: J.K. Rowling Speech Critique A: Description Purpose of speech: This is a commencement speech that J.K.

~3 min read

View paper →

1,461 words

Applying for an educational governess position: qualifications and preparation

Introduction While searching for jobs in the field of education, I came across a unique and singular position in California.

~8 min read

View paper →

913 words

Mo Abudu's qualifications as a UN Goodwill Ambassador candidate

Proposal Letter: Mo Abudu to Become a UN Ambassador The year 2018 is increasingly being recognized as the year of the woman. There is a growing international movement to identify the unique contribution women can make to leadership, a contribution that has been too long ignored.

~5 min read

View paper →