Assignment 3: Persuasive Paper Part 1: A Problem Exists

ENG 215 Week 2 Assignment 1 Research Topics with Explanation

Natashia White

Prof. Stephen Webber

English 215

January 15, 2017

Topic 1

Should regulations regarding the use of cell phones while driving be standardized?

Sources

Dragutinovic Nina & Twisk Divera, (2005) “ Use of Mobile Phones While Driving – Effects On Road Safety” Institute for Road Safety Research, The Netherlands, Retrieved From: http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCgQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.swov.nl%2Frapport%2Fr-2005-12.PDF&ei=AbO5VKTXO8iHuATWkYGIBg&usg=AFQjCNHrSPRktyWX6dtmmqUQLZ6hBF4ulg&sig2=AxYrn4zWosc8XoQnAWzpLw&bvm=bv.83829542,d.c2E

The study covers several areas related to the road safety of the drivers who use the cell phones while driving. It also throws light on the facts and regulations that various countries have made after observing the recent events about road accidents. The study recommends useful suggestions in order to resolve the issue.

Ciciora, Phil, (2010), “Study: Cell Phone Bans While Driving Have More Impact in Dense Urban Areas”, News Bureau, Illinois, Retrieved From: http://news.illinois.edu/news/10/0208cellphones.html

The article shows how the ban over cell phone affects the dense urban areas where the possibilities of accidents are more predictable than the less populated areas. The study covers it through campaigns.

Thesis: Cell Phone use while driving should be banned with regard to reduce the cognitive and social behaviour reduction of the drivers as it causes negative impacts on the road safety standards.

Topic 2

Should the Family and Medical Leave Act Be Changed?

Sources

Lipnic A. Victoria & DeCamp, Paul, (2007), “Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations: A Report on the Department of Labor’s Request for Information”, Cornell University, Retrieved From: http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&sqi=2&ved=0CDAQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdigitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu%2Fcgi%2Fviewcontent.cgi%3Farticle%3D1320%26context%3Dkey_workplace&ei=FyW6VIjjDZKeugSdjYHYCw&usg=AFQjCNF1AODImcbjWVLfTdoYgztw3OhDKA&sig2=RWvyG_-Za-ohafBmZReCmA&bvm=bv.83829542,d.c2E

The report is all about updating the people and the authorities about the needs of changes in the Family and Medical Leave Act. The message through it is widely conveyed to common audience that there are certain requirements about the Act to be changed.

Glynn J. Sarah, (2013) “The Family and Medical Leave Act at 20: Still Necessary, Still Not Enough” The Atlantic, Retrieved From: http://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/02/the-family-and-medical-leave-act-at-20-still-necessary-still-not-enough/272605/

Sarah fairly argues in favour of the Act because it requires certain things that should be either modified or completely changed, keeping in mind the expectations of the common people.

Thesis

The family and medical leave act should be changed to make it more convenient and socially secured to the common people.

Topic 3

Should the DUI(driving under the influence) laws be changed?

Sources