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Lincoln's principles for effective public speaking and communication

Throughout his life, Lincoln learned and honed his abilities and skills for effective leadership and persuasion. According to his contemporaries, he was committed to effective communication (Phillips, 1992, p. 145).

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Why people should invest in certificates of deposit

Unless you are lucky enough to be so wealthy -- or unlucky enough to be so poor -- that the economic changes of the past year and a half have not affected your budget or your plans, you are probably left with the dilemma of earning a living for today while trying to plan for your financial future.

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1,532 words

Extended hours and access to 24-hour childcare facilities for American working parents

It's seven p.m. Your boss says that you have to stay and finish an important project at work. Do you know where you child is? She's at daycare, true, and she should be safe and sound, but the daycare facility is due to close any minute. You're in a double bind.

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Loyalist arguments for American reconciliation with Great Britain

In this year of 1775, in this month of May, at this Second Continental Congress, during a time of economic and political divisions and trials -- both within the colonies and between the colonies and our mother country, it is very easy to demean and dishonor the names of loyalists to the crown as…

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Arguments against same-sex marriage from traditional and religious perspectives

Controversial debates have been on the rise on whether gay marriages should be allowed in the society. Marriage is a key institution in the society. There are many reasons for marriage that may not apply to homosexuals.

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Essay Undergraduate 1,747 words

Weighing Both Sides: The Case for Structured Pro-Con Analysis

A rigorous pro-con essay examines both sides of a debatable question before reaching a defensible conclusion — here's why this format trains better thinkers.

English

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Why ChapStick creates a cycle of lip balm dependency

Everyone has used it at some point in his or her life. Winter sets in, the cold weather cracks lips, and one picks up what he thinks is a harmless tube of ChapStick. The only problem is that ChapStick may not be so harmless.

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The Second Amendment and the case for reasonable gun control regulations

The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads: "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." This brief statement has proven to be one of the most controversial sentences ever codified into…

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1,610 words

Whole Foods Market's competitive advantage in organic retail

The Whole Food Market in Union Square is a hub of excitement every Christmas as hundreds of customers shop for the idea holiday gift or ideal holiday meal. More so now than ever before, customers are selecting whole, organic and unprocessed foods as part of their every-day menu.

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Restricting violent video game sales to minors through legal action

This speech uses problem-solution organization. The average age of the audience is between 30 and 55 years of age with ages ranging from 14 to 59. There is roughly an even balance

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