Thesis Workshop by Taylor Hartley

2025-03-25 12:05:54 UTC

While some argue quick decisions are more important in life-or-death situations, timely decisions are more important in educational and political settings; therefore, Powell’s claim is valid.

2025-03-25 12:06:09 UTC

#3: While lies and deception can temporarily cause public backlash, fake stories and scare tactics are key tools in the political and social world; therefore, artifice is “the most essential skill.”

2025-03-25 12:06:14 UTC

While compulsory voting may include those who don’t want to vote, it can increase voter turnout and get a better picture of what the population wants. Therefore, compulsory voting is useful in most countries.

Anonymous Argument

2025-03-25 12:06:15 UTC

The act of persuading people or artifice is an extremely critical skill for many roles, from politicians to actors. However, this is not one of the “most essential skills.” This can only help for a short period; in the end, whatever skill they are demonstrating must be proven in order to truly win and keep people on your side.

For example, the creators of the Titanic might have gained great popularity by convincing its passengers it was the greatest, safest ship; however, when it truly went through its voyages, its structure was found lacking. TBF they didn't expect the iceberg

Compulsory Voting

2025-03-25 12:06:16 UTC

As a result of a low voter turnout for many national elections, many countries have turned to making compulsory voting for all adults. Though this may help with voter turnout, forcing those to vote who do not care or who do not know what they’re voting for may ultimately result in lopsided election turnouts for candidates who may be unqualified or unjust. Therefore, countries should not impose compulsory voting.

2025-03-25 12:06:20 UTC

While some argue compulsory voting ensures the candidate is truly the “people’s choice,” compulsory voting forces non politically minded citizens to pick a random candidate and makes the vote less accurate than it was previously.

2025-03-25 12:06:24 UTC

Although artifice may help manipulate people’s perception to one’s advantage, something needs to be behind that facade in order to support it, and artifice has the potential to damage relationships should it be discovered. Therefore, artifice is not the most essential skill.

2025-03-25 12:06:26 UTC

Though there are some who are not fooled by the artifice of the political world, some lack the education on political systems, and the real facts are often hidden behind the artificial. Therefore Hedges claim is valid.

2025-03-25 12:06:28 UTC

While some opinions stated by individuals on a multitude of different media are controversial or disagreeable, they all are necessary for American society to discuss and acknowledge other viewpoints and to also uphold American principles of free speech. Therefore, the opinions that are stated are worthwhile and important.

2025-03-25 12:06:30 UTC

Voter turnout has been decreasing as each year passes. This is becoming a more and more prominent issue that must be addressed. Some argue that compulsory voting will increase voter turnout and allow the opinions of citizens to be better representedby the government. However, compulsory voting will only cause voters to retaliate against the government and overall further deter them from voting. Therefore, compulsory voting should not be put into place.

4561993797 — 2025-03-25 12:06:38 UTC

It can be argued that making untimely decisions can lead to uneducated ones, however if a decision is not timely, but is educated a situation can end up that same as an uneducated decision, and specifically in the military an untimely decision could potentially kill; Therefore yes it is key not to make quick uneducated decisions, but it is also crucial that a decision is made in a timely manner.

2025-03-25 12:06:38 UTC

In some countries such as Australia, there is an action to prevent a state of affairs where countries make voting compulsory for adults. While, some may argue that this would go against one's rights of freedom of speech etc, this rule could create great economic and social movement within many countries. By living in a country you are making a commitment to living styles and abiding through being a good citizen by doing simple things such as voting. Unlike many other controversial topics, there is no other excuse besides ignorance that would bring one to not want to vote.

2025-03-25 12:06:48 UTC

Although some nations require voting for all adults, compulsory voting laws should not be enforced in America because voting is viewed as an opportunity, rather than a requirement, and also may result in dishonest or meaningless votes from politically indifferent civilians.

2025-03-25 12:06:57 UTC

Abraham Lincoln first talked about the effects of the Civil War and then about the future of the United States in order to surprise and inspire his audience of American people.

4561993797 — 2025-03-25 12:07:04 UTC

It can be argued by some that daylight savings is beneficial to farmers, daylight savings is an unnecessary tradition that is no longer needed, and daylight savings is detrimental to mental and physical health with its effects on the body's circadian rhythm; Therefore daylight savings should no longer be used around the world.

2025-03-25 12:07:09 UTC

John F Kennedy shames and reprimands the steel companies for increasing their prices for steel while in an economic recession in order to push the American people to express their own criticisms and lower costs for steel.

2025-03-25 12:07:11 UTC

By first explaining his reasoning for a shortened speech and reflecting on the Civil War, Lincoln then goes onto giving religious allusions in favor of forgiveness and opposed to revenge in order to convince the audience that revenge and grudges are not the answers for the South.

Lincoln Abraham

2025-03-25 12:07:13 UTC

Lincoln appeals to religion and shames both parties for beginning this civil war in order to move all Americans to unite despite their differences to unite and end the war

2025-03-25 12:07:21 UTC

While daylight saving time might have made candles more efficient earlier in history, it throws the majority of the population off and doesn’t have much purpose anymore. Therefore, daylight savings time should not be used anymore.

2025-03-25 12:07:23 UTC

#9: While some argue that a defined school curriculum can limit the youth’s variety of knowledge for books, a defined school curriculum ensures the youth is on track with the most important pieces and ensures that every student is at equal points in their learning career. Therefore, there should be a defined school curriculum.

2025-03-25 12:07:23 UTC

While there are some books that every student should read, due to the fact that the United States of America is such a big country, leading students to come from many different walks of life and having varying knowledge, there should not be specific books that every high school student should read. Instead it should be up to each school district to recognize what topics their students need to be educated on.

2025-03-25 12:07:23 UTC

Although seemingly unimportant at first, knowing minute details about celebrities can help make them seem more human and form a fanbase, in turn giving celebrities their own demographic of fans; therefore, knowing such details can be of benefit.

2025-03-25 12:07:32 UTC

#6: While mandatory classes do take away the opportunity for students to take more electives, mandatory classes teach students necessary skills and ensure they don’t fall behind; therefore, mandatory classes should be focused on conformity.

2025-03-25 12:07:45 UTC

On April 11, 1962, President John F Kennedy addressed the rising steel prices amidst the nation’s recession. He discussed the negative effects it’d have on the prices of other necessities, it would make it more difficult for American exports to do well overseas, and is overall contradictory to the lowering of material costs and increase in workers in order to shame and persuade steel companies to reduce their prices.

2025-03-25 12:07:46 UTC

President John F. Kennedy shames the steel executives and presents the American people as a front along with the government in order to reassure the American people that steel prices will get back under control.

2025-03-25 12:07:47 UTC

While differences in curriculum can result in an increase in variety and different viewpoints, students should read a basic set of similar books to get a foundation of certain types of literature and build a foundation for their studies. Therefore, students should read the same basic books, but branch off after they are completed.

2025-03-25 12:07:51 UTC

Even though many believe that decision making is a fast process and can be easily done, Collin Powell argues in his biography that the key to making decisions is to not make quick decisions but to make timely ones.

2025-03-25 12:07:56 UTC

Daylight savings time, first introduced by Benjamin Franklin, has become widely adopted since its creation simply for the increased sales of candles. Turning your clocks back and hour greatly impacts the lives of those who live in places that recognize daylight savings, along with the tedious task of changing all the clocks you own. Some people may not care about these small changes but, daylight savings is outdated and not practiced in many places, and therefore it should be discontinued world wide as it serves no purpose, not like it ever did.

2025-03-25 12:08:06 UTC

While some may say that the requirement of people to vote is in itself violating freedom of expression and decision, there is no law that states it is unjust to require a citizen to participate in their country's democracy. Compulsory voting can lead to social awareness from citizens, the most fair elections, and it is what can create the most fleshed out version of a democracy; Therefore compulsory voting is a beneficial implementation and practice.

2025-03-25 12:08:13 UTC

While timely decisions can save lives and resources, informed decisions can also save lives and resources from unnecessary loss and form better bonds between leaders; therefore, Powell's claim is only valid to the extent of absolutely immediate decisions.

2025-03-25 12:08:20 UTC

Although not always used in the best situations, artifice does appeal to and manipulate the target audience into believing the speaker, feeling seen by them, and resulting in them being more likely to follow commands; therefore, artifice is an essential skill for public figures.

Dress Code Thesis

2025-03-25 12:08:21 UTC

Many schools in this day and age enforce dress codes, limiting the lengths of shirts and shorts, to create a safer learning environment. However, these practices do not benefit the students and often force them to conform to societal norms. Schools should not enforce dress codes because they limit students' individuality to freely express themselves, and dress codes are often unfairly enforced based on body types and genders.

2025-03-25 12:08:23 UTC

While many people in society view aspects like authenticity as a valuable factor in who they choose to support, many of the most influential politicians have all shared this same manufactured quality that strives to promote relatability over honesty. This is why Hedges assessment of artifice is true.

2025-03-25 12:08:31 UTC

Through the use of anecdote, metaphor, and an enamored tone Reagan pushes his audience to believe that JFK was the epitome of a strong american political candidate.

2025-03-25 12:08:32 UTC

Lincoln first juxtaposes northern and southern opinions of the war, before highlighting similarities between the groups to ultimately reveal the lack of necessity for violence and disagreement; he hopes to encourage civilians despite their differences, to set these aside for the sake of the nation.

2025-03-25 12:08:34 UTC

There has been several concerns revolving around the necessity of daylight savings. The clock is pushed forward or backward an hour in the fall and once again in the spring. It is a rather tedious process that seems to serve no purpose. Some may argue that daylight savings provides extra hours of sunlight. However, daylight savings is not observed in some countries proving its uselessness and it disrupts the circadian rhythm of many. Therefore, daylight savings should not be observed.

2025-03-25 12:08:42 UTC

Although some form of competence is required to even be able to construct a convincing narrative to deceive, artifice is the main quality that allows leaders to seem competent in the eyes of their subjects; therefore, Hodges’ claim about artifice and success in leadership is mostly valid.

2025-03-25 12:08:45 UTC

It is better to start with a good plan now than wait to work out the perfect plan. Time is a friend to no man and so "the key is not to make quick decisions but to make them timely."

2025-03-25 12:08:50 UTC

While daylight saving time was a beneficial practice in past american society, it is nothing but an ancient practice. In modern America daylight saving time is unnecessary because of its relatively negative effects on human functioning, the fact that it is not even beneficial to farmers anymore, and its general inconvenience; Therefore daylight savings time is a useless and outdated practice that should be eliminated from the calendar.

Abraham Lincoln feeds his audience with credibility with religion to move them to see the good in equality. he wants to inspire them and push them further.

2025-03-25 12:08:53 UTC

2025-03-25 12:09:00 UTC

Various explorations and researches occur each and every day. This research can be for various different fields and can provide numerous amounts of valuable insight. Some may argue that the information provided by this exploration outweighs any ethical or financial concerns. However, the costs of research is far too grand and the potential harm it causes to those involved cannot be ignored. Therefore, the costs of research along with the intensity of the harm it may cause should be considered before proceeding.

2025-03-25 12:09:05 UTC

Although it is arguable that such a wide array of opinions from "ordinary" citizens can dilute productive discourse, it is integral for a democratic society to value and hear the voice and opinions of all and such discourse sheds light to issues otherwise unnoticed; therefore there is critical value of such public statements of opinion.

2025-03-25 12:09:06 UTC

Although there should be a level of organization within public schooling, individuals must be allowed to express themselves and feel comfortable within the school atmosphere; therefore schools should allow individuality through less confining dress codes.

2025-03-25 12:09:06 UTC

Although many classes allow students to express their individuality through subjects such as fine arts or technology, they still require some sort of conformity due to the need to stick to a general curriculum and to get a good grade through the lens of this subjectivity, emphasizing the limitations which schools allow students to individually express themselves.

2025-03-25 12:09:10 UTC

First, the author highlights JFK’s commendable qualities that lead him to being a good president, before acknowledging how the war affected his quality of life, and ultimately comments on the sacrifices he made as president to convince the reader of his everlasting impact as president.

2025-03-25 12:09:23 UTC

Although daylight savings time may seem like a nuisance to some people, it should continue to be used and regulated by the government as it is now, since it has the potential to conserve energy and also encourages outdoor activity and safety at later times in the day.

2025-03-25 12:09:24 UTC

It can be argued that conformity may lead to a lot of negative outcomes, conformity can be helpful to society not only as a way to ensure that the population doesn’t develop any dangerous behaviors or ideas, but also to make the students better people without limiting their individuality. Therefore, this is valid.

2025-03-25 12:09:30 UTC

Although daylight savings has been used for hundreds of years, it is unnecessary for daily life and can be hard to regulate; therefore daylight savings should no longer be used in the United States.

2025-03-25 12:09:46 UTC

Reagan begins by reflecting on Kennedy's presidency and appealing to emotions, he then describes the productivity of his actions for the country, and concludes by expressing how large the impact of his death was for the government and citizens, this allows him to build remembrance and respect for Kennedy among American citizens.

2025-03-25 12:10:05 UTC

Although in many cases individuality should be nurtured by schools and communities, Schools strive to enable their students to be as successful as possible in society, and this requires an attention to teaching their students to collaborate and conform with the rules in society. Due to the responsibilities of schools, conformity should be developed over individuality.

2025-03-25 12:10:05 UTC

Some may say that the opinions published in the media are unnecessary, however they provide others with helpful advice or inspiration and help stimulate the circulation of ideas; therefore the publishing of media is worthwhile.

omg guh... me when forced to read book

2025-03-25 12:10:09 UTC

Although many works of literature can convey important messages or lessons to the reader, there should not be requirements for all high school students to read specific texts.

Topic Sentences

-CA: Many pieces of literature convey deep messages and life lessons that can benefit a high school student when they go off to pursue their future.

-A: Making reading specific books mandatory may cause students to lose their intrinsic motivation to read, making it so that it will be difficult for them to enjoy reading in the future.

2025-03-25 12:10:12 UTC

Lincoln opens up his second inaugural address by contrasting the precedent with current circumstances, then he utilizes religious beliefs and self-righteousness in order to comfort thee nation and encourage recovery and reformation.

2025-03-25 12:10:13 UTC

An excerpt from empire of illusion by Chris Hedges that says "the most essential skill is artifice". Although being a kind, caring and honest person would be ideal, in the long run artifice has more benefits.

2025-03-25 12:10:15 UTC

Although some may feel that quick decisions are important, using facts is necessary to make good decisions and there must be caution exercised in order to ensure that a decision is the best choice; therefore Powell’s claim about decision making is valid.

2025-03-25 12:10:21 UTC

Schools often hold these two values, the betterment of the individual and the betterment of society. Many believe that these values are not only contradictory, but force students to conform ti societal standards rather than being able to think for themselves.

2025-03-25 12:10:36 UTC

While in some cases it is better to fully understand a situation before making decisions, the focus on information can block the person from even making the decision, taking away valued time; therefore Powell's argument is valid.

2025-03-25 12:10:36 UTC

Although genuine behavior should morally be exercised in a position of power, artifice helps to appeal to broader audiences and decrease the potential for conflicts; therefore Hedges assertion that artifice is an essential skill is valid.

2025-03-25 12:10:37 UTC

Public statements of opinion, especially by ordinary citizens, hold significant value since they can reveal civilian struggles, which would otherwise be overlooked or misunderstood, and can also educate others through the explanation of personal experience.

2025-03-25 12:10:38 UTC

2025-03-25 12:10:41 UTC

Although dress code rules in schools maintain students safety and prevents distraction, students should have the right to freely express themselves and dress accordingly to the weather; therefore, there should be some extent to which schools should support individuality.

2025-03-25 12:10:53 UTC

Colin Powell, former secretary of state and a four star general wrote an autobiography in 1995 stating that we do not have the luxury of collecting information indefinitely. He then states that the key of making decisions is to make timely decisions and not quick ones. While some may argue that before an incident occurs you must make a quick decision, however, timely decisions are more precise due to an ample amount of time management, to understand the situation you are in, and to make sure that you truly want what you think you want

PINK: United States former president, Abraham Linclon delivered a speech on politics, slavery, and state's rights. Lincoln first

2025-03-25 12:11:00 UTC

There is much discussion on daily savings time with whether or not it still serves its use. However, While daylight savings time may have once held purpose, that purpose has long since grown old and useless.

2025-03-25 12:11:14 UTC

Even though daylight saving time is widely adopted and used, there are detractors and can have possible negative impacts on certain people; therefore, the use of daylight saving time should not be continued.

2025-03-25 12:11:18 UTC

JFK first gives examples of hardships occurring during the current recession, before comparing economic expectations to realities, to ultimately emphasize the corruption of the steel industry, and encourage workers and ordinary civilians to continue wage and price protesting, despite being verbally denied the right.

2025-03-25 12:12:02 UTC

Although pondering on a decision for too long can prevent individuals from being bold, it can also allow for them to make more precise decisions, along with preventing them from making mistakes. Therefore Powell's assertion that it's better to think hardly about one's decision is accurate.

2025-03-25 12:12:05 UTC

While daylight saving time was initially beneficial to Americans, its intended purpose is no longer applicable to the majority of the nation and it disrupts individuals lives and sleep; therefore daylight saving time is an outdated technique that should no longer be continued.

2025-03-25 12:12:35 UTC

Reagan opens his speech with listing the unique characteristics of Kennedy in order to establish his role as former president, he then transitions into explaining specifically how he improved America in order to build his value, and lastly he closes with explaining the significance of his death.

Many people either vote or don't. It has become more common not to vote. Compulsory voting would not work, many people may protest and also that would go against the amendments of free will. Therefore, forcing people to vote should not be put into place

2025-03-25 12:12:38 UTC

2025-03-25 12:13:01 UTC

In society many people may believe that opinions from people, such as political figures or entertainers are meaningless or vague. Although, in some instances this can be true - opinions of these people are worthwhile and foster democratic values like freedom of speech.

2025-03-25 12:13:07 UTC

Although making quick decisions can save time or even a life, it is better to make long-term decisions in most situations, making Powell’s claim mostly valid.

2025-03-25 12:13:22 UTC

In his speech to pay tribute to John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan describes the kind of man Kennedy was; the character traits that embodied him, and the impact those traits had on others. Through the use of repetition, Reagan is able to form this picture of the former President.

2025-03-25 12:15:07 UTC

While it is arguable that daylights savings has become and integral part of American society, its use should be discontinued as it no longer brings its intended value to Americans and rather harms productivity.

2025-03-25 12:15:15 UTC

Although daylight savings time can cause confusion in individuals sleeping schedules, it would cause more confusion to take it away after many years, along with it allowing for less electricity use. Therefore there is value in daylight savings time, and it should be maintained in the US.

2025-03-25 12:15:22 UTC

Conforming to social ideas may help kids form groups and promote socialization, but it ultimately contributes to a lack of diverse opinions; therefore schools should encourage students to think for themselves but if kids begin to develop harmful ideas the school should step in.

2025-03-25 12:15:29 UTC

The John F. Kennedy Presidential library and museum dedicated in 1979, was founded in memory of the president, and contains archives pertaining to his administration. First, he introduces to the Audience his opinion of the library and why he cares so deeply for it,

2025-03-25 12:16:12 UTC

By praising the numerous qualities of JFK, asserting his objectivity as someone who didn’t vote for him, and utilizing imagery, Ronald Reagan tries to convey to the audience JFK's larger than life status within both the national and global stage so they will develop the necessary respect for Kennedy.

2025-03-25 12:17:28 UTC

Although compulsory voting can get more individuals to vote, it also removes citizens right to not vote, and causes more issues due to the need for enforcement; therefore compulsory voting is an issue.

2025-03-25 12:17:55 UTC

(I had no time for topic sentences), John F. Kennedy simultaneously praises the American citizens’ commitment and contributions to the Vietnam war while casting shame on steel companies for their conceitedness during the American economic recession.

2025-03-25 12:19:00 UTC

In much of the world, the time that regulates our lives is altered by a daylight saving time. Daylight saving time was adopted by the US in the 20th century and is regulated by the federal government. Although daylight saving has become the societal norm, it has draw backs.

2025-03-25 12:25:36 UTC

Many countries, such as Australia, have motioned to make voting compulsory or required by law. Other countries, such as the USA, have not integrsted this, leading to low voter turnout, specifically in regional elections. The practice of compulsory voting is extremely necessary in all countries as it prevents any minority groups from being unheard, allowing everyone to exercise a right that has been fought for throughout history.

2025-03-25 12:27:59 UTC

Although it was useful for farmers when it was first adapted, daylight savings time is widely outdated and unnecessary, and some places in the US don’t use it anymore. Therefore, daylight savings time should be taken off our calendars.