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College English Assignment - Essay
Write a 1000-1250 word (not including direct quotations or Reference page) argumentative essay on one of the topics below.
1. What do you think about the relationship between social media and empathy? (i. e. the ability to feel for other people -- see things from their point of view -- what many believe underpins a democratic society). A growing number of studies suggest there's a relationship between high usage of social media and a lack of empathy (Bielski, 2012). Should we train children and teenagers to re-engage in the real-world to increase empathy? If yes, why? If not, why not?
2. Workplace diversity has both advantages and disadvantages. Some studies suggest that it leads to administrative problems while others suggest it can leverage the strengths and complement the weaknesses of each worker. What do you think about workplace diversity? Should employers be encouraged or discouraged to increase workplace diversity? Why or why not?
3. Do you think the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) needs a casino? Both sides of the debate say they have evidence to support their position, so I leave it to you to decide what's closer to reality: is it true that casinos ruin the communities in which they're found, or, do they provide measurable economic benefits that may outweigh other negative effects? Is the GTA the right place for a casino? Why or why not?
Please ensure that your final essay:
1. Includes quotations/paraphrases from at least five pieces of secondary research (at least three from library databases/catalogue).
2. Includes a quotation from at least one piece of primary research (interview, survey).
3. Includes a counterargument section (in which you briefly consider the other point of view).
4. Includes a References list.
5. Has an effective title.
6. Has page numbers.
7. You will follow the model shown on page 469 of your text book Strategies for Successful Writing.
References - Bielski, Zosia, (2012, November 9). "Today's college kids are 40-per-cent less empathetic, study finds".
Note - Chosen the number 2 as topic question.
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