Warren Slater GE-217: Composition II 6/24/12 Unit 1 Minor Writing Assignment Exercise 2 on Pg. 27 2a.

. I think women are better listeners than men.

Pros
Women seem to be more aware in conversations. It enables them to give better advise It allows them to be more sensitive Women pay attention and listen to the whole conversation It shows a sign of support to the individual or person

Cons
Women pay too much attention to conversations They advise only on the information provided to them and not the whole story They become over-sensitive. Where men know to stop being sensitive on a issue Men listen to what they want to listen to Sometimes does not include their own feelings or input.

2b. Capital punishment is no deterrent to crime.

Pros
Using Capital Punishment will deter people from committing violent crimes. In some states, crime has been reduced Some criminals do care about the punishment There are alternative to Capital Punishment. Save taxpayers money

Cons
People will continue to commit capital crimes if they know the sentencing is less. In other states, it has not changed. Some people have done it by accident Some criminals never change The criminal has to be housed in a location until they die.

2c. Hard Science such as math are more difficult than soft sciences such as sociology.

Pros
Utilizes logic to solve things Utilizes mathematical formulas to solve things More direct and accurate data Some people might excel at certain subjects. Hard is difficult and soft easier

Cons
More logic driven and not reason driven Required one to study more for Hard science and less for soft science No real Grey area Others might not excel at the subjects. One required more time to study that the other.

2d. The production and sale of cigarettes must be outlawed for the health of the American Public.

Warren Slater GE-217: Composition II 6/24/12 Unit 1 Minor Writing Assignment

Pros
It would allow people to be healthier It would reduce the ability of people underage to purchase these things Cleaner air in our environment Cleaner environment cigarette butts on ground People can move about freely in a smokefree environment

Cons
Takes away peoples freedom of choice People of proper age would not be able to make the choice. The smoke dissipates in the air Smokes can use ashtrays No way for some people to relieve their stress.

2e. The university should reduce tuition for those students who maintained an A average during the previous year.

Pros
It would be good if schools reduced tuition based on GPA shows a reward for doing good. I would assist many students that are working hard in school to attend universities every quarter to pay for the classes It will help students maintain a small stress level that having to worry about tuition and school. Provide incentives for other students to study harder. Help lower income students to afford college

Cons
It might make some people feel inferior to another student It would allow students that are financially secure to study how they want to. It will cause students to be come lazy and not work hard to study and hold a job to pay for school Provide other students with overwhelming feeling Might get several unwanted problems from students that are trouble makers.

2f. ROTC should be made available to all students in U.S. colleges and universities.

Pros
Should be available for students to learn about service to their country Teaches discipline Provides guidance to individuals that are trying to decide what to do with their life. Physical part will help students stay healthy Gives students the opportunity to volunteer for service in the military and use their skills from college

Cons
Not all students are citizens of the United States Some people do not handle discipline well Some need guidance not strictness. Some students are already healthy One can volunteer for service any where in the United States

Warren Slater GE-217: Composition II 6/24/12 Unit 1 Minor Writing Assignment 2g. The majority of American people support prayer in school.

Pros
Shows religious support Teaches young adults to show religious support Shows religious support Enables people to have faith Government religious support

Cons
Does not show religious freedom Make young adults be religious Shows religious discrimination Forces people to have faith in something specific Government involved in religious choice

I think that women are better listeners than men. Woman have a better ability to completely listen to a conversation and absorb the information whereas, a man has the skilled ability of selective hearing. Women seem to retain more of the information that is obtained during a conversation that a man does. They seem to be more sympathetic towards the subject or issue that is being discussed in the conversation. During a conversation, women have the great ability of listening to their friend, coworkers, or family members and provide a level of understanding that is needed. It is one of the main reason that people often look to their female friends when they are have problems that deal with feelings or concerns of the heart. It is often felt that women are more sensitive and will provide a person with the best and most caring way to handle a delicate problem that is involved with feelings. Men on the other hand, have a complete different approach to these types of problems. Mens usually approach is kind of like it happens, so get over it and move on which I must admit that I have done on occasion to people. Most men think that they have to have the tough guy approach to things. That this is the best way to approach all problems, including ones of the hearts such as feelings. They fail to realize that it many ways that this type of approach can be more damaging than the sensitive approach. Men have a huge problem with listening. Most men use selective listening when they are listening to a conversation or are thinking about something else which distracts their mind. The only time that the men are listening completely and totally is when they are trying to take a person home at night or it is a subject matter that they care about.