Essay Undergraduate 594 words

Lessons in Perseverance From Frederick Douglass

An essay exploring Frederick Douglass's determination to learn to read and write, drawing parallels to MLK's persistence and the universal power of perseverance.

Literature

~3 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 763 words

Why Abortion Is Wrong: A Pro-Life Moral Argument

A pro-life essay arguing that abortion is morally wrong because life begins at fertilization and the unborn child has independent rights to life.

Ethics

~4 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 736 words

Same-Sex Marriage, DOMA, and the Equality Argument

An essay examining same-sex marriage through the lens of DOMA, the Equal Protection Clause, and historical parallels to the miscegenation debate in America.

Social Issues

~4 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 647 words

Tristan Harris and the Attention Economy: Technology's Hidden Cost

An essay examining Tristan Harris's argument that technology companies hijack human attention, harm democracy, and must be redesigned around public well-being.

Technology

~4 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 525 words

Story and History in Amistad: Law, Slavery, and U.S. Identity

An essay analyzing the 1997 film Amistad, exploring how its complex characters and legal themes illuminate slavery's role in shaping the United States.

Literature

~3 min read

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Essay High School 432 words

Why Joe Biden Was My Preferred 2020 Presidential Candidate

A student essay arguing why Joe Biden made a better 2020 presidential candidate than Donald Trump, focusing on temperament, honesty, and leadership character.

Politics

~3 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 613 words

Toulmin Argument Analysis: Asian-American Ethnic Identity

A Toulmin argument analysis of Yahlin Chang's "Asian Identity Crisis," examining claims, warrants, rebuttals, and qualifiers around ethnic identity and assimilation.

Social Issues

~4 min read

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Reflection Paper Undergraduate 491 words

Henry James's "The Art of Fiction": A Critical Review

A student reflection on Henry James's essay "The Art of Fiction," exploring his argument that artistic success is measured by the artist's own intentions and vision.

Literature

~3 min read

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Essay Undergraduate 652 words

Natalie Goldberg's "Be Specific": A Rhetorical Analysis

A close rhetorical analysis of Natalie Goldberg's essay "Be Specific," exploring her argument for precise, detail-driven writing and use of literary evidence.

Literature

~4 min read

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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

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