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Identity theft as an increasingly pervasive threat in America

The topic chosen by this student is "Identity Theft in our Contemporary Society." The reason the author chose this is because it is a topic that is becoming more and more prevalent as even major organizations like Target and TJX, among others, have been victimized over the recent years.

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1,676 words

Framing strategies in political campaigns and public persuasion

An important part of getting the message across in political campaigns is an approach referred in as 'framing' (a psychology terminology). Individuals listen and hear the speech logic, but they do also respond, albeit subliminally, to the manner in which the issues are presented.

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Essay Undergraduate 1,818 words

Human Trafficking: Types, Pervasiveness, and U.S. Role

Explores human trafficking's scope, the slavery-vs-hyperbole debate, law enforcement challenges, and whether the U.S. should intervene internationally.

Social Issues

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1,657 words

The "Have One" advertisement: analyzing sensuality and visual persuasion

Hand model, five hundred dollars, half-peeled orange, around fifty cents, a visual that creates millions in profits; now that is priceless. This is often true in imagery and advertising. One sees an image and they begin to relate to it, either as something wanted, needed, or already obtained.

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2,285 words

Aristotle and Cicero on rhetoric as a tool of persuasion

As children we are conditioned to a particular form of discourse that is framed by a significantly complex set of variables including our culture, gender, ethnicity, birth order, political identity and power, religion, and personality.

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1,181 words

Socrates on truth, persuasion, and facing death in the Apology

In The Apology, Socrates contrasts his ability to address the crowd against more skillful speakers stating that he offers truth over eloquence (17b). In essence, he infers that others use the power of persuasion and slick words to sway others vs. The truth.

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American World War propaganda posters and targeted demographic persuasion

Propaganda posters provided a direct means of influencing public opinion and swaying American social norms in support of the First and Second World Wars. Imagery in propaganda posters targeted specific demographic groups, using shared principles and ideals including moral duty.

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Essay Undergraduate 1,383 words

Abraham Lincoln's Leadership Style: Lessons From History

A compare-and-contrast analysis of Abraham Lincoln's leadership principles across people, character, endeavor, and communication, drawing on Phillips and Maxwell.

Business

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Essay Undergraduate 1,231 words

Social Marketing and HBM Strategies for Prenatal Care

Explores persuasion and informed decision-making message strategies for at-risk mothers using social marketing concepts and the Health Belief Model (HBM).

Health

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Research Paper Graduate 1,670 words

Teleworking Proposal for Insurance Services Organization

A persuasion plan proposing teleworking at ISO, covering cost savings, employee morale, recruitment, and alignment with corporate environmental values.

Business

~9 min read

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