The Exploring Issues database has loads of information for your argumentative essay. Make sure to look at the tabs on the right-hand side of the page to access more information:
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Abortion - The Debate at a Glance: |
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Alternative Energy Cars - The Debate at a Glance: |
| Animal Rights - The Debate at a Glance: It Is Ethical to Experiment on Animals OR It Is Not Ethical to Experiment on Animals |
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Biomedical Ethics - The Debate at a Glance |
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Cell Phones - The Debate at a Glance: |
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Cyberbullying - The Debate at a Glance: |
| The Death Penalty - The Debate at a Glance: The Death Penalty Is Ethical OR The Death Penalty Is Unethical |
| Distracted Driving - The Debate at a Glance: Cell Phone Use by Drivers Should Be Banned OR Cell Phone Use by Drivers Should Not Be Banned |
| E-Cigarettes and Vaping - The Debate at a Glance: E-cigarettes and Vaping Are a Health Hazard OR E-cigarettes and Vaping Are Not a Health Hazard |
| Euthanasia - The Debate at a Glance: Voluntary Euthanasia Can Be Justified OR Voluntary Euthanasia Is Never Justified |
| Gun Control - The Debate at a Glance: Individuals Should Have the Right to Carry a Concealed Handgun OR Individuals Should Not Have the Right to Carry a Concealed Handgun |
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| Legalizing Marijuana - The Debate at a Glance: Legalizing Marijuana Will Lead to Increased Addiction OR Legalizing Marijuana Will Lead to Increased Addiction |
| Mass Shootings - The Debate at a Glance: Stricter Gun Control Will Reduce Mass Shootings vs. Stricter Gun Control Will Not Reduce Mass Shootings |
| Medical Marijuana - The Debate at a Glance: Medical Marijuana Is Safe OR Medical Marijuana Is Not Safe |
| Obesity - The Debate at a Glance: The Food Industry Is to Blame for Obesity OR The Food Industry Is Not to Blame for Obesity |
| Performance-Enhancing Drugs (PED) - The Debate at a Glance: PED Use by Athletes Should Be Acceptable OR PED Use by Athletes Should Not Be Allowed |
| Police Powers - The Debate at a Glance: Police Are Biased Against Racial Minorities OR Police Are Not Biased Against Racial Minorities |
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| Video Games & Violence - The Debate at a Glance: Video Game Violence Causes Violent Behavior OR Video Game Violence Does Not Cause Violent Behavior |
The ABC-CLIO Issues database has loads of information for your argumentative essay. Make sure to look at the links on the left-hand side of the page to access more information, especially:
| Education: Bilingualism - The Debate Bilingual Programs Should Be Required in All Schools OR Bilingual Programs Should Not Be Required in All Schools |
| Education: Rising College Costs - The Debate The Federal Government Should Cover Tuition Costs For Public Colleges and Universities OR The Federal Government Should Not Cover Tuition Costs For Public Colleges and Universities |
| Education: Student Rights - The Debate Students Should Have the Same Rights as Adults OR Students Should Not Have the Same Rights as Adults |
| Education: Academic Plagiarism - The Debate A Student Should Always Be Penalized for Plagiarism OR A Student Should Not Be Penalized for Plagiarism If It Was an Accident or Honest Mistake |
| Family and Youth: Bullying - The Debate Parents Should Be Held Responsible For Serious Acts of Bullying Committed By Their Children OR Parents Should Not Be Held Responsible For Serious Acts of Bullying Committed By Their Children |
| Gender and Sexuality: Same-Sex Marriage - The Debate
Same-Sex Couples Should Be Entitled to the Same Rights, Benefits, and Protections as Those Available to Opposite-Sex Couples OR Same-Sex Couples Should Not Be Entitled to the Same Rights, Benefits, and Protections as Those Available to Opposite-Sex Couples |
| Gender and Society: Transgender Rights - The Debate
Transgender Students Should Be Able to Use the Bathrooms/Locker Rooms of Their Chosen Gender Identity OR Transgender Students Should Not Be Able to Use the Bathrooms/Locker Rooms of Their Chosen Gender Identity |
| Race and Ethnicity: Racial Profiling - The Debate
Racial Profiling is a Necessary Tool to Prevent Crime in Today’s Society OR Racial Profiling is a Form of Discrimination Against Minorities |
| Society and Culture: Sports Violence - The Debate High School Football Should Be Banned Due to Concussion Risks OR High School Football Should Not Be Banned Due to Concussion Risks |
| Society and Culture: Pornography - The Debate Pornography Promotes Violence Against Women OR Pornography Does Not Promote Violence Against Women |
| War and Conflict: Drones - The Debate Drones Should Be Used in Military Options OR Drones Should Not Be Used in Military Options |
| War and Conflict: Military Service - The Debate The Military Should Be Allowed to Recruit at High Schools OR The Military Should Not Be Allowed to Recruit at High Schools |
| War and Conflict: Women in Combat - The Debate Women Should Be Excluded from Combat Roles OR Women Should Not Be Excluded from Combat Roles |
| War and Conflict: Aviation Security - The Debate Aviation Security Is Too Invasive OR Aviation Security Is Not Too Invasive |