Essay Undergraduate 1,085 words

John Berger's "Ways of Seeing": Purpose, Claims, and Rhetoric

An rhetorical analysis of John Berger's "Ways of Seeing," examining its purpose, central claims, and persuasive strategies through ethos, pathos, and logos.

Arts

~6 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 2,143 words

Kennedy vs. Shy: America's Experience With War Compared

A comparative analysis of David M. Kennedy's and John Shy's essays on the American experience with war, examining geography, military attitudes, and Vietnam.

History

~11 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 1,433 words

Thoreau's Civil Disobedience: Idealism and Its Limits

Analyzes Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience," its critique of majority rule, its influence on Gandhi and King, and the practical limits of individual conscience over law.

Literature

~8 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 1,444 words

Amy Tan's "Mother Tongue": Rhetorical Strategies and Language Identity

An analysis of Amy Tan's "Mother Tongue" exploring rhetorical strategies, cultural identity, bilingual experience, and how language shapes perception and belonging.

Literature

~8 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 1,315 words

Country of Origin Effects on Consumer Buying Behavior

Explores how country of origin (COO) shapes consumer perceptions, brand impressions, and luxury goods purchasing decisions, including emotional and ideological influences.

Marketing

~7 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 1,657 words

Beyond the Honor Code: AI Policy for Modern Universities

Explore how universities should craft AI academic integrity policies that distinguish genuine learning from AI dependence, with evidence-based policy recommendations.

Education

~9 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 1,136 words

Causes of War, Peace, and the Prospects for Global Order

Explores the primary causes of war and peace, assesses prospects for lasting international peace, and examines key threats and enablers in the global system.

World Studies

~6 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 1,095 words

Ritual and Worldview in Native American Traditions

Examines debates over Native American worldview, ritual, and history through Fixico, Martin, Young, and Deloria — weighing essentialism against cultural dialogue.

Anthropology

~6 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 1,166 words

Carl Sagan's Demon-Haunted World: TV and Science Critique

A critical analysis of Carl Sagan's views on television and science in The Demon-Haunted World, arguing that pseudoscience programming can inspire genuine scientific interest.

Literature

~6 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 1,642 words

Diamond and Lopez on Environment, Civilization, and Nature

A comparative analysis of Jared Diamond's "The Last Americans" and Barry Lopez's "Children in the Woods," exploring their shared environmental themes and rhetorical strategies.

Literature

~9 min read

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