Counterargument

Succeeding this reflection are all of the essays that I have completed this semester: a report, arguing a position, an argument analysis, and a visual analysis. All of the above essays were written in relation to the topic of detective fiction and presented a more scientific view of this genre. When I am going to write an essay, I start by conducting research on my topic to make sure that I have enough material to work with along with checking the credibility of sources. I then create a thesis…

In the article “Understanding Faulty thinking tackle climate change” author George Marshall explains the psychological reasons why we ignore climate change. The article presents many biases we employ which affect how important we deem an issue and prejudices on why we choose to ignore it. After throughly analyzing the article based on its content and use off logos, ethos, and pathos I have concluded that every UTA alumni would be able to make their own connection with any of the statements…

worth; no matter the case. McCullough’s eye opening speech uses many things to prove his theory by listing numerous statistics and facts. McCullough’s use of emotion firmness in his idea really helps make him believable by striking down many counterarguments at the same time, tone and . The comparisons and references to historical national events and real life examples really make one think about how they think of themselves compared to the world. McCullough really hits it home with his…

A Reading Analysis of “The Internet is a Surveillance State” Have you ever thought about how easily a person could be caught inappropriately using the Internet. Considering all the many reasons people use the Internet, it is important to keep in mind that whatever is searched on the Internet or through social media is watched, a history is kept of every search. This essay is a reading analysis of the article entitled “The Internet is a Surveillance State”, written by Bruce Schneier. This…

become taxing and lead to you not being any better off the people you are attempting to help. I would argue that it is possible rather than donating large sums of money to contribute some money and time as this may be easier financially. Another counterargument that I would issue against his argument is that even Singer himself does not fully practice his principles. He only donates about twenty percent of his yearly income to charity. If he truly believed in the principles that he is…

and receiving the education that is necessary to settle down in life. But does it matter how and where you get your education? Many parents believe that homeschooling their children is a benefit to their child and is helping them do better. The counterargument for this is that homeschooling children completely is a mental fall back for the children and does not prepare them for the real world. This debate on one side is a decision made by the parents on how they want their child to get an…

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH Robert Frost, a well-known poet, once wrote, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by…”. When walking alone through the woods, it may be easy to decide about which path to travel. However, when one is traversing with others, it becomes difficult to stray from the pack. Peer pressure is very similar for teenagers: it often causes an emotional response as teens try to fit in with those around them, moreover, in these situations decision-making…

A Guide to Reading Cause or Effect Essays A brief look at humans reveals more than the eye can elicit. For starters, King defines the natural state, a refined trait of humans, insanity, to be something that we have come to quarter in our spiritual abode. Even more so, he goes to on state “if we are all insane, then sanity becomes a matter of degree”. The ramifications to what degree sanity is defined by is its ability to abide by society; a social norm, of which watching horror movies suffices.…

A person cannot prove that God exists in an objective way that can convince every other person. However, a person can know God subjectively. A person’s own interpretation and knowledge of God would be sufficient to sustain his/her personal faith. However, I cannot necessarily find another person’s knowledge of God valid for me. Different subjects have different understanding of God. Human knowledge of God or any transcendental reality succumbs to subjectivity, which creates different forms of…

The effects of the 2008 recession still reverberate in many low income areas; although the unemployment rate has finally recovered to pre-recession levels. Experts say that this is a result of people withdrawing from the workforce. An article written by Margaret Simms, a renowned authority on social issues regarding low income families, and director of the Low-Income Working Families project at the Urban Institute, argues that more needs to be done to help low-income workers. Her position keeps…