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Jean Twenge's argument that Net Generation displays narcissistic traits

A relatively modest amount of controversy exists around what some people refer to as Generation Y, Generation Me, or Net Geners.

~5 min read

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789 words

Teaching persuasive writing to high school students with ADHD using STOP, AIMS, and DARE

The article by authors Kiuhara, O'Neill, Hawken, & Graham discuss ways to improve persuasive writing in high school students. They stress the importance of persuasive writing because students with ADHD had difficulty planning and drafting text.

~4 min read

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2,740 words

Thomas Sowell's argument about cultural origins of southern redneck identity

Black Rednecks and White Liberals by Thomas Sowell. Specifically it will contain and analysis and discussion of the book and its thesis. Author Sowell states his thesis early on in the Prologue of his book.

~14 min read

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681 words

Gary Nash's argument about northern states and slavery abolition

Race and revolution by Gary B. Nash. Specifically, it will contain a review of the book. The author's thesis for this short history of slavery and revolt during the American Revolution is why the founding fathers failed to abolish slavery when they had the chance.

~4 min read

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Logical fallacies in an argument for dog restraint laws

appeal for a law to be passed that would necessitate some sort of restraint to tie dogs (or other animals) in the back of moving trucks so that animals would not be accidentally, or deliberately, thrown onto the highways during the journey thus hit by a passing truck or in other ways injured.

~6 min read

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667 words

James Rachels' argument against the moral distinction between active and passive euthanasia

It is written in laymen's terms and not specifically geared toward an audience of medical professionals. The article sets itself as an opposing view of the accepted practice of passive euthanasia.

~4 min read

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749 words

A critique of Neil Clark Warren's argument against cohabitation

Cohabitation Epidemic," Neil Clark Warren claims that cohabiting couples would be much better off tying the knot. To back up his claims, Warren draws from a number of sources ranging from the Bible to "numerous empirical studies," which the author fails to list or cite.

~4 min read

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734 words

Quindlen's argument for same-sex marriage rights in "Evan's Two Moms"

The author's evidence for writing "Evan's Two Moms" seems to be her own understanding of the gay community and the problems they face in everyday life, in everything from sharing their commitment to adopting children and simply living life.

~4 min read

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701 words

Laura De Veau's argument on spirituality and mental health

Role of Spirituality and Religion in Mental Health. By Laura De Veau from the textbook From Critical Thinking to Argument: A Portable Guide. The author's thesis concerns her own (and others) research into religion and its affect on mental health.

~4 min read

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Douglas Husak's argument for drug decriminalization and legalization

Ever since the 1960s when college students began to smoke marijuana, the issue of illegal drugs has been debated.

~6 min read

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