Discussion Questions: Amy Zhang’s “Slow Down and Eat Better” Discussion Questions: Zhang’s “Slow Down and Eat Better” What is Amy Zhang’s claim (position)? What reasons (logical arguments) does Amy Zhang give to support her claim? Provide one example of evidence that you found to be particularly effective. Why did this stand out to you? What […]
This argument essay requires that you not only inform, but persuade a reasonable audience to agree with a specific claim that you are making about your issue and to motivate action. You are making an argument in this paper, but beyond that you are seeking to persuade an audience to act on the argument you […]
Research a controversial topic within the field of infant and toddler development. Examples: Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding, Breastfeeding in Public Vs. In Private, Vaccination of Children vs. Not Vaccinating etc. Then create an informational Public Service Announcement on the selected topic. Your Public Service Announcement should be in the format of a formal written narrative […]
Counterargument A counterargument is a part of an argumentative essay in which the writer describes the best reasons for disagreeing with his or her position.While it may seem that giving space to reasoned opinions that run contrary to one’s thesis will weaken its power to persuade, the proper use of counterargument should actually make one’s […]
For this assignment, you will be asked to critically analyze a complex racial problem. You should begin by researching a racial problem that is recent and that which you can relate to the material covered in this course. For example, you may look at environmental racism, institutional racism, health and wealth disparities, etc. Your paper […]
Should Police Departments Be Defunded? For this research paper assignment,prepare an argumentative essay that addresses the problem of police brutality and endemic racism in the United States. Context/History/Background: Look into the problems with police departments in this country. Here you can show your reader which problems are happening and why. Look into the history of […]
Theme: Captivity of animals Claim – Is it ethical to hold animals captive, or is simply a form of entertainment? Essay: Blackfish – Watch the Blackfish documentary. You will then gather other evidence for an argumentative essay regarding the captivity of sea mammals (or animals). Blackfish ~ Blackfish is a documentary that reveals the grim […]
Imagine you are a state police officer in your home state. Examine the role you and your agency play in Homeland Security. Determine how and in what situations you would refer to the DHS and other law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Support your explanation. Evaluate the ethical concerns raised by policing and argue why these […]
