The medical benefits of marijuana versus the danger of its use in society has neen a dispute for decades. I have to write a 350 word essay about the debate and compare and contrast the negative effects of marijuana and the positive effects. Any help?
This is for psychology? Hmmmm. Somebody has been smoking mariuana in the course content.
350 words is hardly enough to get to any point, so I would just highlight the salient points for and against. You can find them on the web in numerous sites.
Oh yes, now I remember. Timothy Leary was a Harvard psychologist. Maybe they are studing things I didn't in psychology. He was arrested and imprisioned for possessing one marijuana cigarette, as I recall, as was his daughter.
We are studying the effects of drugs on the brain in my psych. class. My teacher doesn't come up with this stuff the k12 company does. One of the questions I have to answer in my essay is if the sites I got my information from is reliable. How can I determine if the site is reliable? What research has been done to show the benefits of medical marijuana? I googled "medical marijuana" but all that came up were the laws about marijuana and that won't help me. Any help?
http://lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/eval.html
This is one of the best websites I've found to help people learn to identify if a website is reliable or not, especially for academic research. Check out the Criteria section.
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/
Here's another really good one. Scroll down to the section called HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET and click on the link about evaluating websites.
All of these links are on university library websites, and their ideas are excellent.
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Certainly! Writing an essay about the debate surrounding the medical benefits and dangers of marijuana can be an interesting topic. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you structure your essay and gather relevant information:
1. Introduction (about 50 words):
- Start with a brief overview of the topic, highlighting the ongoing dispute between the medical benefits and societal dangers of marijuana.
- Present your thesis statement, which will outline the aim of your essay, such as comparing and contrasting the negative and positive effects of marijuana.
2. Background information (about 100 words):
- Provide a brief historical context of marijuana usage, including its medicinal and recreational purposes.
- Mention any relevant controversies or legislative developments that have shaped public opinion.
3. Negative effects of marijuana (about 100 words):
- Research and present evidence of the negative effects associated with marijuana use. These may include:
- Short-term effects: impairment of memory, coordination, and cognitive function, anxiety, paranoia, and potential addiction or dependence.
- Long-term effects: respiratory problems, increased risk of mental health disorders, and potential decrease in academic and occupational achievements.
4. Positive effects of marijuana (about 100 words):
- Research and present evidence of the potential medical benefits associated with marijuana use. These may include:
- Pain management: relief for chronic pain, neuropathic pain, and certain medical conditions like multiple sclerosis or arthritis.
- Nausea and vomiting: alleviating symptoms caused by chemotherapy or other treatments.
- Neurological disorders: potential benefits for patients with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease.
5. Comparison and contrast (about 50 words):
- Summarize the main points discussed for both negative effects and positive effects.
- Highlight any conflicts or contradictions between the arguments made.
6. Conclusion (about 50 words):
- Sum up the main arguments, considering both the negative and positive effects of marijuana.
- Acknowledge that the debate remains contentious and that further research is needed to fully understand the impacts of marijuana use.
Remember to support your claims with reliable sources such as scientific journals, government reports, or reputable news articles. Ensure your essay has a clear structure with well-developed paragraphs and a logical flow of ideas. Good luck with your essay!