Friedman, Lauri S

Provides students with the information needed to write a five-paragraph persuasive essay about obesity.

Learn about the life and career of Tina Fey through quotes from individuals, friends and critics.

Readers will find useful information to write a successful descriptive essay about recycling, including thesis statements, introductions, and conclusions. In addition, readers will find information to compile a source cited list using MLA style.

Discusses the religion of Islam, its affects on women, human rights and its relationship to terrorism.

Profiles the life and achievements of Michael Dell, discussing his childhood, first experiences with selling computers, the creation of Dell Computer Corporation, influence on the industry, and other related topics.

Describes the Opposing Viewpoints format for writing the expository essay, providing six viewpoints on the topic of weapons of mass destruction, with model essays and exercises, and supporting research material.

Contains sixteen essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to prisons, including if prisons help society, the treatment of inmates, and the role of prisons in the War on Terror; and provides quick facts, a glossary, contact information for organizations, and a bibliography.

Describes the Opposing Viewpoints format for writing the expository essay, providing six viewpoints on the topic of the military draft, with model essays and exercises, and supporting research material.

Presents six essays that argue opposing points regarding gay marriage; three example essays with notes and exercises teaching how to write persuasively; and tools for research, including guidance on source use and MLA style, fact lists on gay marriage, a list of sample topics on the issue, an annotated list of related organizations to contact, and a bibliography.

Examines six controversial essays that debate the issue of the Patriot Act, and includes model essays, sidebar notes and guided exercises.