2006-09-04 08:32:38 · 10 answers · asked by lauren k 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
If you're simply writing about the controversy from a neutral perspective and not taking sides, then make sure you stick with that plan. Tell us what each side thinks, and tell us about the impact of the debate on society.
I assume, however, that you're writing a position paper, and taking sides on the matter. In that case, here are two pieces of advice:
1. Avoid topics like abortion, which are so sensitive that even teachers don't always think straight about them.
2. If you're going to write about abortion, make a long list of all of the BEST arguments that an opponent might make. Deal with them as thoroughly and fairly as you can. (Argumentative papers tend to suffer when they pretend the other side is a bunch of incompetent boobs. They tend to shine when they take the other side seriously.)
2006-09-04 10:35:12 · answer #1 · answered by Graythebruce 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are an American you might find this topic interesting... How about comparing America's involvement and reactions to the Iraqi war with America's involvement and reaction to Vietnam/Korea? You could compare Presidents,reasons and justifications for the American involvement, reactions worldwide, military tactics (American Vs both Viet Cong and Iraqi troops), Political climates in each country, civilian and military reactions.. and how they change or evolve over time. You could interview people who were actually in Vietnam or Iraq ask them for their perspective.. you could find out what people who were in Vietnam thinks about the Second Iraqi war. You could look into what were the motivating factors in each (Not just 9/11 but other tensions IE religion, natural resources, differing political views etc.) That's just a few ideas on one topic that I had without really thinking about it, imagine what you could come up with with some thought! If you do tackle this topic though, try to be impartial.. try to leave all prejudgements behind and try to look at it from the standpoint of a neutral person be Switzerland! Don't make any conclusions until your conclusion!! Good luck with your assignment
2016-03-26 21:59:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's some information that may help:
Photos of Abortions, Including 1st Trimester Abortions:
http://www.cbrinfo.org/Resources/pictures.html
A Four-Minute, Must-See Video on Abortion:
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-A-4-video.html
Information on All Aspects of Abortion:
http://Abort73.com
Photos and Facts About Prenatal Development:
http://www.justthefacts.org/clar.asp
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-A-2-prenatal.html
http://www.studentsforlife.uct.ac.za/foetal%20dev%20photos.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/3847319.stm
Pain Perception in the Unborn:
http://www.advocatesfortheinnocent.com/fetalpain.html
Abortion Stories:
http://abortiontv.com/Words/truestoriesfrom-mothers.htm
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-G-2-testimony.html
Abortion Risks:
http://afterabortion.info/complic.html
http://www.abortionfacts.com/reardon/effect_of_abortion.asp
http://www.standupgirl.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=218&Itemid=40
Abortion Deaths:
http://www.lifedynamics.com/Pro-life_Group/Pro-choice_Women
http://www.afterabortion.info/news/abortiondeaths.html
http://www.lifeissues.org/ru486/deaths.htm
Free, Confidential Pregnancy Help (including referrals for financial, medical, legal, and housing assistance; free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds; free maternity and baby supplies; pregnancy, parenting, and adoption information; counseling and emotional support):
http://www.optionline.org/advantage.asp
Pro-Life Answers to “Pro-Choice” Arguments:
http://www.pregnantpause.org/abort/choicarg.htm
http://www.deathroe.com/Pro-life_Answers/
Rape and Abortion:
http://www.afterabortion.info/Victims/index.htm
http://www.family.org/fofmag/sl/a0039249.cfm
http://www.afterabortion.info/PAR/V2/n1/RAPESUM.htm
http://www.deathroe.com/Pro-life_Answers/Answers.cfm?ID=31
Is Abortion Ever Necessary to Save the Life of the Mother?
http://www.all.org/article.php?id=10682
http://www.advocatesfortheinnocent.com/motherslife.html
Is Abortion Is Legal Throughout All Nine Months of Pregnancy?
http://www.usccb.org/prolife/realitycheck1.htm
The Testimony of Former Abortionists:
http://www.prolife.com/EVERETT.html
http://www.humanlifereview.com/2000_summer/meehan_s2000.php
A Comparison of Abortion and Other Historical Genocides:
http://www.blackgenocide.org/abortion.html
2006-09-04 10:50:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good Luck with that paper. Abortion is a very personal issue and if you are writing a paper then make sure that you get all the facts Beliefs are what make the matter controversial. There are situations that force people to make decisions that are beyond their control. and there are those who get rid of responsibility to hide the fact that they were irresponsible.
2006-09-04 08:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by Bobbi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Figure out where you stand on the issue and defend your stance. Not just that knee-jerk "Against Abortion? Don't have one" argument. Ask the why's & implications of having one vs. not having one.
2006-09-04 08:37:43 · answer #5 · answered by Helga J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
State your personal opinions on the subject, but don't be biased. Support both sides equally.
2006-09-04 08:38:19 · answer #6 · answered by Lauren C.: Led-head 4 (∞) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in this weeks Sunday magazine there were twins born at 23 weeks, they both survived, what is controversial about this is that the legal maximum time limit that you can abort your child is 24 weeks.
2006-09-04 08:45:52 · answer #7 · answered by becksicola 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1) define your stance
2) do research to find *reputable* sources to provide *accurate* information
3) address and refute possible opposing views
4) cite your sources
2006-09-04 08:35:45 · answer #8 · answered by darthmosh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about street children or juvenile delinquecy
2006-09-04 08:35:36 · answer #9 · answered by Pinada 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lots - but what are you looking for ?
2006-09-04 08:36:06 · answer #10 · answered by Froggy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋