Essay Undergraduate 1,350 words

James vs. Nussbaum: Theories of Emotion in Philosophy of Mind

Compares William James's bodily-feeling theory of emotion with Martha Nussbaum's eudaimonistic cognitive theory, arguing Nussbaum's account is most persuasive.

Philosophy

~7 min read

View paper →

Essay Undergraduate 1,667 words

Social Judgment Theory and Persuasion in Advertising

Explores Social Judgment Theory's five elements—latitudes of acceptance, rejection, and non-commitment—and how advertisers apply them to craft persuasive campaigns.

Communications

~9 min read

View paper →

Reflection Paper Undergraduate 794 words

Environmentalism, Individual Action, and Rhetorical Appeals

A reflection on Kristof and Shiva's environmental essays exploring personal responsibility, Earth stewardship, and persuasive rhetoric around climate and sustainability.

Environment

~4 min read

View paper →

Essay Undergraduate 859 words

Xeriscaping Fallacies and Realities: Common Myths Debunked

Explores ten common arguments against xeriscaping, identifies the logical fallacy in each, and provides persuasive counterarguments backed by evidence.

Environment

~5 min read

View paper →

Essay Undergraduate 945 words

Print Media's Influence on American Popular Culture

Explores how print media shapes American popular culture, driving consumerism, social norms, body image, and behavior through advertising and persuasive messaging.

Communications

~5 min read

View paper →

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

View paper →

Essay Undergraduate 1,354 words

Rhetorical Analysis of Rushkoff's "Social Media and Likes"

A rhetorical analysis of Douglas Rushkoff's CNN article on teens and social media likes, examining his use of ethos, pathos, and persuasive writing strategies.

Communications

~7 min read

View paper →

Essay Undergraduate 1,542 words

Using Influence Tactics to Request Time Off at Work

Explore how reciprocity, commitment, and liking tactics can be applied to craft a persuasive workplace request for time off during a critical work period.

Communications

~8 min read

View paper →

Essay Undergraduate 1,109 words

Ethos vs. Logos: Analyzing the 10,000-Hour Rule Debate

A rhetorical comparison of Sandman and Bradley's critiques of the 10,000-hour rule, examining ethos vs. logos and which approach proves more persuasive.

Communications

~6 min read

View paper →

Essay Undergraduate 2,059 words

Genre as Argument: How Movies Persuade Through Convention

Analyze how film genre conventions in horror, Westerns, melodrama, and documentary function as persuasive social arguments

Arts

~11 min read

View paper →