An Argument Supporting the Distribution of Clean Needles as an Intervention in the AIDS Epidemic
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A 3 page contention that the distribution of clean needles should be a priority not only for non-profit organizations but also for society as a whole. The author emphasizes that not only are the less-desirable elements of society impacted by AIDS but so too are many innocent individuals. The distribution of clean needles is a simple yet effective way of interrupting the transmission of the disease. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPneedle.rtf

An Argument Supporting U.S. Involvement in Iraq
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A 5 page contention that we are justified in our role in Iraq. That justification, however, does not excuse from expanding our involvement outside the military realm and placing more emphasis on diplomacy, economic policy, foreign aid, public diplomacy, and other aspects of international affairs that are necessary to resolve the Iraqi situation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPiraqUS.rtf

An Argument To Raise N.J.'s Speed Limit to 65 M.P.H.
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New Jersey is one of few states in the U.S. that still enforces a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour. This 2 page essay first looks at some of the reasons why NJ lawmakers are reluctant to change and then provides an argument for them to reconsider based upon statistical data & information from other states where raised speed limits have actually reduced driver-related problems & fatalities ! Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Speedlim.wps

An Ethical Argument Against Aggressive Tobacco Marketing
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A 5 page argument outlining the health impacts of tobacco. The author discusses these impacts in light of the fact that the tobacco industry continues to play a large role in American society. Not only is a significant percentage of our population addicted to tobacco, the industry provides jobs for countless others and wields phenomenal political power. This paper condemns past tendencies of the tobacco companies to aggressively market tobacco to young girls, some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPtobMrk.rtf

An Evaluation of an Essay by Guillermo Gomez-Pena
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This 3 page paper considers Gomez-Pena's essay entitled "Documented/Undocumented." The essay serves as a springboard for discussion on identification and assimilation. It is argued that while multiculturalism is positive to an extent, it does more harm than good. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA421GGP.rtf

An Exploration of Transsexuality and its Implications in our Modern World
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A 6 page contention that insurance plans should pay for sex change operations in that these operations serve to correct error in human physiology, just as other types of medical approaches correct errors which manifest themselves as diseases or psychological disturbances. Furthermore, the contention is presented that society is obligated to treat those transsexuals who have undergone sex change operations as they treat others of the sex which has been chosen by the transsexual. This obligation extends, in fact, to placing those surgically altered transsexuals who enter the criminal justice system in prisons which correspond to their chosen sex.
Filename: PPsexChn.rtf

Analysis of a Margaret Mead Article
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This 3 page paper analyzes an article that Margaret Mead wrote, arguing that war is an invention. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVMgMead.rtf

Analysis of Article on Stem Cell Research
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This 3 page paper evaluates an article which appeared in Reader's Digest in August of 2003. The article is evaluated in respect to the author's argument. However, the issue is looked at in general as well. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA442cel.rtf

Analytical Reflection.
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(5 pp). Our challenge in this discussion is to examine an emotionally charged phase, " rape is simply sex by other means for reproductively unsuccessful males," and determine a method to respond to the statement. An initial response to such a phrase is an emotional one. Through using an "analytical reflective method," one can learn to make a studied and deliberate response, rather than a reactive one.
Filename: BBanlrfl.doc

ANCIENT AND MODERN PLAYS
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This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the play by Aeschylus called Orestreia and Eugene O'Neill's play, Mourning Becomes Electra. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBoresoneil.rtf

Animal Cloning
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A 5 page paper which examines the pros and cons of cloning animals and then argues against the cloning of animals. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAcaag1.rtf

Animal Cruelty
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In 5 pages the author presents two clear arguments against cruelty to animals. There are many reason why animal cruelty is wrong. The first refutation is that animal cruelty is against the law in most states under one definition of the legislation or another. The second one is that it is morally wrong to be cruel to animals, just as it is wrong to be cruel to other human beings. Animals have rights that should be upheld. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Animcrul.wps

ANIMAL RIGHTS: PRO AND CON
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This 7 page paper discusses both sides of the animal rights debate. Various experts are cited and quoted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MBanpnc.rtf

Animal Testing: Right or Wrong
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3 pages in length. This argumentative essay shows the pros and cons of animal testing. Clearly stating both sides, it debunks the myth that using live animals for medical experimentation is not only cruel but unnecessary as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAantst.wps

ANIMAL USE AND CONSUMPTION
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This 3 page paper discusses the use of animals, in particular, Roosters, for the benefit of mankind, especially when the use is non-food related. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBrooster.rtf

Anorexia: A Lifestyle Choice
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A 12 page overview of abnormal eating behaviors and their potential causes. This paper presents the thesis that anorexia is not a disease caused by images in media but rather a lifestyle choice made by people on a personal level. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPanorexiaChoiceNotCulture.rtf

Application Of Functionalism To An Ethnography
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A 5 page paper discussing an ethnographic analysis of an abortion clinic in terms of George Homan's functionalist theory, which centered on the evaluation and assessment of human groups, the activities in which they take part, interactions between them, their sentiments and their norms. Ball (1967) describes the abortion clinic personnel and patrons as deviant, but the functionalist view holds that it serves a purpose because it is a part of the society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Functionalism.wps