Introductions and Thesis Statements by Kate Scheel

Intro 5a

schk2 — 2021-10-27 20:49:49 UTC

Since the nineteenth century, people have been arguing about climate warming and whether it has any impact on human lives. In today's world, as it is seen on media, famous activist Greta Thunberg has been speaking on global events such as the United Nations Climate Summit and has been described in hundreds of media articles. Despite the assurance of the existence of a climate crisis, there are actually a lot of people who still cannot accept that there is a climate crisis and believe that it is a lie. The question arises, is there a climate crisis? Although many people still believe that there is no climate crisis, there is a climate crisis because the earth is rapidly warming, many people do not know that the warming is slowly killing the human food supply and there is so much carbon dioxide that even selling it will still leave some in the atmosphere.

Intro 6a

2022-10-27 21:22:49 UTC

The term 'green washing' applies to inaccurate statements by companies that their products are beneficial to the environment. Over the past ten years, a growing number of consumers are aware of the importance of green products history and they are expected to buy more environmentally friendly products. Meanwhile, many advertisements claim that products are 'green'. As a result, consumers need to consider the question of whether these green marketing advertising claims can be believed. Although some people have argued that green marketing can be believed, it cannot be believed because green washing misleads consumers by offering inaccurate information, it destroys the environment, and

it can undermine the environmental gains from truly green products.

Intro 4a - Shahil and Harry

schk2 — 2023-02-27 03:04:51 UTC

The number of refugees in the world is increasing. Background In the past, Canada has taken refugees from many countries, including Vietnam, Hungary, Bosnia and India (Lambert, 2017, July 5). 60,000 refugees were accepted in 1979-1980 (Lambert, 2017, July 5). History Canada welcomed over 44,000 refugees in 2017 and accepted 25,000 Syrian refugees for resettlement in late 2015 (Government of Canada, 2019, February). Context However, Canada has few experiences of receiving such a large number of refugees from the same country at the same time. Controversy The process requires significant services and staff to process more people and the processing may have many influences on the local population. Definition While many people believe that Canada should admit more refugees, Counter Argument Canada should not admit more refugees Thesis Statement because resources are limited for refugee resettlement, refugees may struggle to integrate into society and refugees may compete with the local population for jobs. 3 reasons

2023-06-26 16:20:21 UTC

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Intro 7a

2024-05-22 16:30:58 UTC

The United Nations (UN) defines a refugee as someone who has been forced to flee one's country because of persecution, wars, or violence (Lacroix, 2008). There are more than 25 million refugees around the world (Government of Canada, 2017, Jan. 29). Refugees are far different from immigrants because while immigrants voluntarily move from their countries, refugees have no choice (Lacroix, 2008). Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, stated that the international community must integrate to tackle the problems of refugees and provide support to help them to rebuild their lives (Hassan, Bibeau and Beuze, 2018, Sept. 24). Canada admitted 40,081 Syrian refugees between November 2015 and January 2017 (Government of Canada, 2017, Jan. 29). The question arises, should Canada continue to admit refugees? While some people believe that Canada should not accept more refugees, others claim that Canada should admit more refugees because refugees increase the Canadian economy, they bring skills and education to the country and it is the right thing to do.

Intro 3a ( Komal, Jack)

2025-01-29 17:41:15 UTC

A vaccine is a compound that teaches a person’s immune system to recognize—and defend against—disease-causing cells and molecules (Joi, 2021, April 28). Most vaccines train the immune system to identify bacteria and viruses, or the molecules produced by these pathogen. Presently, especially during the recent pandemic, the government used a mandatory vaccine policy in order to increase the number of vaccinations. However, some groups of people stood up against this policy. The question is, should vaccines be mandatory? Although some people argue that mandatory vaccinations are effective and acceptable for most people, counter argument mandatory vaccination should not be used on every situation stance because it will confirm people’s fears and make people resist vaccines, most people are willing to take vaccine voluntary if ideal vaccines exist and mandated vaccination might only work at specific situations.

Intro 7b

2025-01-29 17:49:20 UTC

The United Nations (UN) defines a refugee as someone who has been forced to fee one's country because of persecution, was, or violence (Lacroix, 2008). There are more than 25 million refugees around the world (Government of Canada, 2017, Jan. 29). Refugees are far different from immigrants because while immigrants voluntarily move from their countries, refugees has no choice (Lacroix, 2008). Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, stated that the international community must integrate to tackle the problems of refugees and provide support to help them to rebuild their lives (Hassan, Bibeau and Beuze, 2018, Sept. 24). Canada admitted 40,081 Syrian refugees between November 2015 and January 2017 (Government of Canada, 2017, Jan. 29). The question arises, should Canada continue to admit refugees? While some people believe that Canada should not accept more refugees, others claim that Canada should admit more refugees because refugees increase the Canadian economic scale, the professionalism and experience of refugees enhance the Canadian labor force, and welcoming refugees is the right thing to do.

Intro 3b Mario and Habeid

2025-01-29 17:49:52 UTC

A vaccine is a compound that teaches a person’s immune system to recognize—and defend against—disease-causing cells and molecules (Definition)(Joi, 2021, April 28).

Most vaccines train the immune system to identify bacteria and viruses, or the molecules produced by these pathogens (Context).

Presently, especially during the recent pandemic, the government used a mandatory vaccine policy in order to increase the number of vaccinations(History).

However, some groups of people stood up against this policy. The question is, should vaccines be mandatory?(Controversy)

Although some people argue that mandatory vaccinations are effective and acceptable for most people, mandatory vaccination should not be used on every situation(Background stance) because it will confirm people’s fears and make people resist vaccines, most people are willing to take vaccine voluntary if ideal vaccines exist, and mandated vaccination might only work at specific situations.

Intro 4b - Gavin and Isaiah

2025-01-29 17:50:21 UTC

The number of refugees in the world is increasing.

In the past, Canada has taken refugees from many countries, including Vietnam, Hungary, Bosnia and India (Lambert, 2017, July 5). 60,000 refugees were accepted in 1979-1980 (Lambert, 2017, July 5). Canada welcomed over 44,000 refugees in 2017 and accepted 25,000 Syrian refugees for resettlement in late 2015 (Government of Canada, 2019, February). However, Canada has few experiences of receiving such a large number of refugees from the same country at the same time. The process requires significant services and staff to process more people and the processing may have many influences on the local population. While many people believe that Canada should admit more refugees, Canada should not admit more refugees because resources are limited for refugee resettlement, refugees may struggle to integrate into society and refugees may compete with the local population for jobs.

Intro 6b (Julia, Hana, Maru)

2025-01-29 17:50:50 UTC

DEFINITION The term 'green washing' applies to inaccurate statements by companies that their products are beneficial to the environment. HISTORY Over the past ten years, a growing number of consumers are aware of the importance of green products history and they are expected to buy more environmentally friendly products. CONTEXT Meanwhile, many advertisements claim that products are 'green'. CONTROVERSY As a result, consumers need to consider the question of whether these green marketing advertising claims can be believed. COUNTER ARGUMENT Although some people have argued that green marketing can be believed, STANCE it cannot be believed because green washing misleads consumers by THREE REASONS offering inaccurate information, it destroys the environment, and it can undermine the environmental gains from truly green products.

Intro 5b (Andy/Vik)

2025-01-29 17:53:20 UTC

Since the nineteenth century, people have been arguing about climate warming and whether it has any impact on human lives.(Background/ History) In today's world, as it is seen on media, famous activist Greta Thunberg has been speaking on global events such as the United Nations Climate Summit and has been described in hundreds of media articles. (Context)Furthermore, this topic has been impacting Canadian elections by having the climate crisis as one of the main issues. (Context)Despite the assurance of the existence of a climate crisis, there are actually a lot of people who still cannot accept that there is a climate crisis and believe that it is a lie.(Controversy) The question arises, 'is there a climate crisis?' Although many people still believe that there is no such thing as a climate crisis (Counter Argument), there is a climate crisis (Stance), because the earth is rapidly warming(Reason), many people do not know that the warming is slowly killing the human food supply (Reason)and there is so much carbon dioxide that even selling it will still leave some in the atmosphere.(Reason)

Intro 1b (Brenan Averi)

2025-03-12 16:13:50 UTC

To protect the physical health of society during the pandemic, governments have instituted a lock-down with a series of related management policies, such as home isolation, closing of entertainment venues and so on. (history) However, these policies make people suffer from various psychological problems including tension, anxiety and depression due to the loss of normal social activities and the original regular lifestyle. (Context) Now the government is facing a choice whether it should focus on reducing the physical impact of the pandemic or focusing on people’s mental health issues. While many people believe that the government should focus on physical health(Counter Arguement), the government should pay more attention to people's mental health,(Stance/Position) because people are experiencing severe anxiety and depression due to fear of getting the virus, loss of income, and the emotional effects of social distancing.(3 Reasons)

Intro 1a

2025-03-12 16:14:05 UTC

To protect the physical health of society during the pandemic, governments have instituted a lock-down with a series of related management policies, such as home isolation and closing of entertainment venues. However, these policies make people suffer from various psychological problems including tension, anxiety and depression due to the loss of normal social activities and the original regular lifestyle. Now the government is facing a choice whether it should focus on reducing the physical impact of the pandemic or focusing on people’s mental health issues. While many people believe that the government should focus on physical health, the government should pay more attention to people's mental health, because people are experiencing severe anxiety and depression due to fear of getting the virus, loss of income, and the emotional effects of social distancing.

Sample

schk2 — 2025-03-12 16:22:22 UTC

The pandemic brought adjustment every step of the way. Health took an important place in everyone's life. context Safety was first leading to lockdown and staying at home. . Work and production were no different to this change, therefore working from home (WFH) emerged as a substitute for the monotonous work routine in the office. . Even though working from a safe space, such as home, looked like the best place in the world for some office workers, the results were alarming in productivity, and mental health issues went up during the lockdown, making people concerned if it was the right choice? .

While many people believe that WFH will replace WFO,

working from home will not replace working at the office because people do not have the right ergonomic environment, WFH decreases productivity, and there are increased mental health issues among workers.

Intro 2a

schk2 — 2025-03-12 17:07:36 UTC

Reports of the effects and causes of rising temperatures are also coming into the public eye. People are also beginning to consider the changes and effects of climate zones. Some people think that there is no need to worry about climate change because climate change is a shield for people to use low cost and high price environmental protection products, but people need to worry about climate change, because the melting of glaciers will lead to the rise of ocean water level, destroy the balance of marine ecology and increase disease caused by high temperature. Some people think that there is no need to worry about climate change, but people need to worry about climate change because the melting of glaciers will lead to the rise of ocean water level, destroy the balance of marine ecology and increase disease caused by high temperature.

Intro 2b (Adeena, Gabrielle)

schk2 — 2025-03-12 17:07:45 UTC

Should people worry that climate change will be one of the causes of human extinction? With the rapid development of the times, the environment has also changed. The influence of various factors leads to a gradual rise in temperature. Such a slight change would pose a fatal threat to humanity. Reports of the effects and causes of rising temperatures are also coming into the public eye. People are also beginning to consider the changes and effects of climate zones.

Some people think that there is no need to worry about climate change, because climate change is a shield for people to use low cost and high price environmental protection products, but people need to worry about climate change, because the melting of glaciers will lead to the rise of ocean water level, destroy the balance of marine ecology, and increase disease caused by high temperature.