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The main type of argument used in this article is Evaluation Argument. An example is because Lukianoff points out that students were doing a demonstration on why microaggressions were offensive. The students had to stop because the demonstration was causing students to trigger.

In a society where quantity of work overpowers quality of work, there is no wonder why "neuroenhancing" drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin are on the rise of consumption. As more people adopt the idea that these drugs are cognitively beneficial; the more they secretly use them for non-medical reasons. Margaret Talbot, a writer for The New Yorker, looks more into this problem in her article, "From Brain Gain: The Underground World of "Neuroenhancing" Drugs". Throughout this article Talbot focuses on a new trend of drug use, such as Adderall and Ritalin, for non-medical intentions. She focuses mainly on the increase of drug use by scholars and public intellectuals throughout her article. Talbot successfully proves to her audience that non-medical

In her article, Brain Gain: The Underground World of “Neuroenhancing” Drugs, Margaret Talbot discuss’ the use of different drugs like Adderall, to boost their productivity. She’s writing to people from college up to people who have 9 to 5 office jobs. She uses her essay to not be on one side or the other, but to analyze both points of view. She never puts in, or implies, that she has had a personal experience, and her background doesn’t give her much credibility to speak on the matter to people who already have an opinion on it themselves. Talbot uses anecdotes to…and she uses statistics. But her thesis strays away from what she was indicating about the drugs.

Unfortunately, students are being deceived by the stimulant drug’s valuable qualities, masking the serious, detrimental effects that the drug induces. Even worse, contributing to Adderall’s extensive abuse across campuses, “instead of condemnation it is implicitly being praised and validated by parents and students who view these drugs as a means of academic

Christopher Wanjek, author of Smart Pills: The Truth About Cognitive Enhancing Drugs, a columnist for Live Science and a health and science writer informs readers over the strict and malicious side effects of smart pills. Throughout the article the author illustrates the merit and ethics behind the use of a drug that can become a popular norm further in the future from advocates, such as college students. However, the author feels very appalled by this and continues to further elaborate on this by exclaiming that,“Ritalin is riddled with side effects, such as heart problems, and Adderall adds all the more to the mix, such as the risk of chemical dependency”( Christopher Wanjek, December 9, 2008, Para.2). In addition, to harmful affects the

Talbot describes the uses of the stimulates to stay awake to power through long nights to complete papers or deadlines, as well as to take lengthy exams (2009). Several testimonials are provides in “Brain Gain” of students that use Adderall for these very reasons in their schooling career (Talbot, 2009). Using the stimulate has led to abuse problems by the users, leading them to experience harsh side effects such as lack of appetite and loss of sleep (Talbot, 2009). Talbot (2009) mentions the label on the amphetamine warns of a “high potential for abuse” for the user! The author emphasizes the growing and evident issue of Adderall being taken for nonmedical reasons to act as a quick fix for those needing an enhancement to their cognitive abilities (Talbot,

In my analysis I am going to analyze the effectiveness of Margaret Talbot’s argument in “Brain Gain: The Underground World of Neuroenhancing Drugs”. This article is about the use of stimulants as cognitive enhancers for high-functioning people and not the intended use for the drugs. The problem is whether or not these stimulants should be considered ethical for everyday use as a cognitive enhancer. Talbot effectively supports her argument that “neuroenhancers” should be allowed for everyday use through her use of testimonials and factual information/statistics that she provides in the article in order to convince her targeted audience that the assistance of a stimulant as a cognitive enhancer is beneficial.

Writing has many tools and devices that can be used to influence the purpose and meaning of the a piece of work. In the two pieces of work, "Private License Plate Scanners Amassing Vast Databases Open to Highest Bidders-which is written in a way that it is anti-license plate tracking- and "Who Has the Right to Track You?'-which is written to be for license plate tracking- many different tools and devices are used by the authors. These pieces of work describe the benefits and drawbacks of collecting data and tracking fellow citizens, but use different forms of pathos, ethos, and logos to portray what they are trying to say. Also, both articles state how many are opposed to this tracking, arguing that it is against the First Amendment,

Throughout my college experience I have seen many students turn to prescription drugs so they can stay awake longer and increase their ability to focus. When caffeine and energy drinks no longer cut it, many students believe stimulants will improve their grades. I first learned of cognitive enhancement drugs (CEDs), such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Provigil, in high school as a secret advantage students would use during testing like the ACT. However, in college these CEDs are much more widely used, usually as recreational “study drugs,” due to their ability to help students focus their energy and concentration to a much higher level than normal. In this paper, I will argue that 1) the abuse of prescription neuro-enhancers cannot be

Studies indicate as many as 34% of students at institutions of higher education in the United States of America have used Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) stimulants illegally (Desantis and Hane par. 5). This alarmingly high number begs the questions: Are these drugs dangerous? Do people think that it is acceptable to use neuroenhancers? More interestingly, though, could these drugs potentially academically benefit their consumers in an academic environment?

Many cognition enhancing drugs have been developed and believed to have beneficial effects on cognitive impairment or, in some extent, help improve people’s performance. However, even though side effects have been decreased a lot by the development of drugs, they still exist inn people’s body systems. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) used as standard treatment in some neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson disease, can cause gastrointestinal upset or nausea and even make patients not able to take medication which may even spoil the effects of cognition enhancement. 4. More than that, prescription cognitive-enhancing drugs that some students would take illegally, such as Ritalin (Methylphenidate), make them under a high risk of health problem 5. Sometimes benefits, even only a few, may drive people like the students insane to risk using this type of drugs. Then scientists have debated whether or not development of cognition enhancing drugs is still ethical. Compared to a few beneficial effects, cognition enhancing drugs can induce more detriments to people. Therefore, we should stop developing cognition enhancing drugs and put them use in people until

Drug use is nothing new. In one form or another it remains prevalent in the United States while pharmaceutical companies and dispensaries continue to pocket billions. One might take drugs for many reasons: relief of stress, increased energy, to relax, to relieve pain, to escape reality, to feel more self-esteem and sometimes just as pure recreation. Nonetheless, society tends to send mixed messages about drug use, glorifying drugs in music videos, TV shows, movies and video games. Still, as some users remain naïve to the effects and harm in which these drugs can produce such as changes in cognition, emotions and behavior(s).

The brain is a complex organ. In fact, it is the only organ responsible for keeping all your bodily functions going. Without it, you would be dead. This little three-pound organ is the central processing unit for our body, regulating everything we do, think, and feel. It’s enabling me to write, and you, Professor Pozos, to read this fabulous paper that I’m about to present. But exactly is it about the brain that causes to become drawn to unnatural substances that alter its brain’s function thereby allowing us to become addicted? The old scientific thought was that we were a society of uncontrolled and narcissistic people who simply lacked the willpower and morals to quit the drug abuse. New scientific research has shown that to be false.

of the discourse on method" (8), and provides an analysis of the common elements comprising such discourses. They are

“Asked if the improper use of stimulants was cheating, students were split. Some considered that the extra studying hours and the heightened focus during exams amounted to an unfair advantage. Many countered that the drugs “don’t give you the answers” and defended their use as a personal choice for test preparation, akin to tutoring.” (Schwarz)