Thrid Paper v. Second Paper

Paper number 2 was an analytical paper. Paper number 3 was an argumentative/position paper. In the third paper we used the analyzing skills and facts, learned from the second paper, to pursue and support our thesis. Organizationally, the third paper followed a thesis and three supporting topics/paragraphs. The second paper was a bit different as we analyzed a different ad in each paragraph that supported a general point. Both of the papers used my writing skills to present important topics that I feel strongly about.

Spaying and Neutering Paper #3

Emily Jernigan

12/3/15

English 101 - Paper #3

Spaying and Neutering

According to the American Humane Society, over 3.7 million adoptable cats and dogs are euthanized each year (“Spaying/Neutering”). By spaying and neutering pets, the number of homeless animals will decrease, the health and behavior of the animal will improve, and the cost of pet care will decrease. Not only can the procedure benefit your pet, but it can help reduce overpopulation of homeless animals entering shelters each year. Every pet should be spayed and neuter because it can support your community and your pets health.

Spaying and neutering is a simple and effective procedure. The purpose of spaying or neutering, also commonly referred to being “fixed” or ”altered,” is to be your pet's birth control. To spay a female animal, the reproductive organs are removed so she is unable to get pregnant (“Spay/Neuter Services”). To neuter a male animal, the testicles are removed so he is unable to impregnate a female (“Spay/Neuter Services”). All surgeries are performed by experienced veterinarians. This is a common procedure, and under general anesthesia so the animals will not feel any pain. Some discomfort may be experienced after the surgery, but your veterinarian will provide directions on how to ease the pain for your pet.

Overpopulation has led overwhelming numbers of helpless animals to the streets to fend for themselves. Every year over 8 million homeless animals end up in shelters in the United States  (“Why You Should Spay and Neuter”). Most of the animals entering these shelters are not “street” or wild animals, but the animals we have named as our pets. Backyard breeders, puppy mills, and the lack of loving homes, has caused an estimated 3.7 million animals to be euthanized due to the lack of space in animal shelters (“Spaying/Neutering”). Spaying or neutering your pet will decrease the number of unplanned litters, therefore decreasing the number of puppies or kittens in search of loving homes. Reducing the number of accidental births will make more room in shelters. If more animals are spayed and neutered, animals saved from the streets and cruelty will have a chance at adoption and a home. This procedure is the only continual, “100 percent effective method of birth control for dogs and cats” (“Why You Should Spay and Neuter”). Spaying and neutering is only one permanent solution to the large epidemic of homeless animals.  

Another reason to spay and neuter your animals is to improve their health. According to The Humane Society of the United States, “neutered male dogs live 18% longer than un-neutered male dogs and spayed female dogs live 23% longer than unspayed female dogs” (“Why You Should Spay and Neuter”). Spaying not only increases the life of your loved pet, but lowers and sometimes eliminates, the odds of breast cancer and threatening uterine infections in females (“Why Spay and Neuter”). Neutering your male companion can “lessen the risk of developing benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland) and testicular cancer,” as well as prostate cancer (“Spaying and Neutering”). Not only will your household pet’s health improve, but their behavior will improve also. While most behavioral changes will affect males, spaying can eliminate “messy heat cycles in females” and attention from undesirable males (“Why Spay and Neuter”). Neutering males can reduce many unwanted tendencies, such as the natural urge to mate; this will result in a “less distracted, more easily trained, and a more contented member of your family” (“Why Spay and Neuter”). PAWS, a local non-profit organization, states “spraying, wailing, marking territory, or making inappropriate sexual approaches toward people or objects” can be eliminated or reduced by the procedure (“Why Spay and Neuter”). Spaying and neutering will can not only reduce frustrating natural unwanted behavior, but it will benefit your beloved pet's health.

When decided whether to spay or neuter your companion, it is import to keep in mind all the benefits offered with a one time cost. The ASPCA even acknowledges that “the cost of your pet's spay/neuter surgery is far less than the cost of having and caring for a litter” (“Spay/Neuter Your Pet”). While the procedure can be expensive, depending on the size, weight, age, and gender of your pet, it should not be a major factor in your decision. There are many different options offered to spay and neuter your companion such as local shelters, mobile clinics, and veterinary clinics. A local non-profit organization called PAWS, offers many locations including shelters in Seattle, Washington. PAWS offers low-cost spay and neuter procedures to those who qualify, lowering the cost of a very beneficial surgery. Along with low-cost options, PAWS organizes a community wide event in February called “Spay Day” (“Why Spay and Neuter”). This event enables more options for people with low-incomes. The large effort to create easier and more affordable ways to spay and neuter helps improve the community and bring attention to on this important topic.

When it comes to providing and caring for your pet, it is important to spay and neuter because of all the benefits it offers. When you spay and neuter you are improving your pet's health by reducing the chances of cancers and expanding his lifetime. The procedure benefits more than just your pet's health, it benefits the community as well. The number of stray animals can be reduced by spaying and neutering your pet. It also helps by reducing the number of animals that have to be euthanized because of the lack of space in local shelters. The procedure can be easily accessible with low costs clinics and can make a big difference in animal overpopulation.

Works Cited

“Spaying and Neutering.” AVMA. 2015. 19 November 2015.

“Spaying/Neutering.” American Humane Association. 2013. 19 November 2015.  

“Spay/Neuter Services.” PAWS. 2015. 21 November 2015.

“Spay/Neuter Your Pet.” ASPCA. 2015. 21 November 2015.

“Why Spay and Neuter.” PAWS. 2015. 19 November 2015.

“Why You Should Spay and Neuter.” The Humane Society of the United States. 24 August

2014. 19 November 2015.

The Problems With Dress Codes Analysis

1. What is the claim?
1. That dress codes in schools (middle school - College) are unjust
2. The last sentence of the intro paragraph states the this: “The sexuality biased manner in which many school across the country make girl’s dress codes shows the misogyny that is deeply ingrained in our society today.”
2. What support does the writer offer for the claim?
1. Rape culture and victimizing, lack of education the double standard of in equality between males and females.
2. He uses examples and quotes from young girls, statistics.
3. Yes.
3. How evenhandedly does the writer present the issue?
1. Yes, he explains why it is not a valid excuse.
2. Refute.
3. More dismissively.
4. Yes, very specific - yet broad- addressing the argument as a whole.
4. What authorities or sources of outside information does the writer use?
1. To support a point, or show an example.
2. They are credible and believable, but biased.
3. Yes.
5. How does the writer address you as the reader?
1. He introduces the topic and provided background information, but some knowledge is required.
2. Does not include me, but I know he is addressing me.
3. Yes, the writer and I agree on how this issue needs to be addressed. Inequality, lack of education, and how people respond to this issue.

Over Complication Analysis

1. What is the claim?
1. “Over complication of devices on automobiles is a major danger, and should be addressed with simple, proven old schools mechanical designs.”End of the introduction paragraph.
2. Simplicity is better when designing automobile functions. Simple is safer.

2. What support does the writer offer for the claim?
1. Logic regarding complexity and how things are prone to fail. Statistics about deaths from malfunctions of electronics, and how they could be solved from simple mechanical designs
2. Facts about car crashes and how proven designs last
3. Yes
3. How evenhandedly does the writer present the issues?
1. The mention of how new technology is intriguing to consumers, but then the evidence showing that they don't really know what's for their own good.
2. Responding to them reasonably and small refutes
3. Somewhat dismissively, but still acknowledging the fact that they are logical in a business mindset
4. Yes
4. What authorities or sources of the outside information does the writer use?
1. Uses magazine article to illustrate theories, and news cites to back theories with facts
2. The hard evidence comes from reputable sources
3. All Sources are within the last 5 years
5. How does the writer address you as the reader?
1. There is quite a bit of background information on things that need it
2. There are basically rhetorical questions that the author asks the readers (inclusive)
3. Yes it is strongly suggested that the author believes his thesis.