Where to Invade Next, Michael Moore, February 12, 2016, https://www.amazon.com/Where-Invade-Next-Michael-Moore/dp/B01EGW9EOU
Where to Invade Next is a documentary film in which various countries are visited by Michael Moore to understand how governments handle education, workers rights, women’s rights, prison systems, and health care. He compares the principles of these countries to those of the United States to highlight the fact that we have a lot of areas for improvement. Moore provides very important perspective on the issues that are highlighted. His aim is to inform the audience of issues that are present and shows that there may be many more solutions than we thought. The film includes many sources of statistical data that show the differences that are present and help support his argument. He uses humor as a way to keep the viewers engaged but in a way that shows a desperate need for change. Are We There, Joe Robinson, June 2008, http://search.ebscohost.com.libdb.dccc.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=31876672&site=ehost-live This article is from a periodical called Sierra Club that focuses on Environmentalism and outdoor recreation. The article discusses the declining amount of vacations being taken by Americans. It highlights contemporary issues and trends that are causing this phenomenon. There is a lot of information in this article including valuable statistics and interviews that give support to the trend highlighted in the topic of the article. The author makes the topic feel relevant by providing personal stories and experiences. This helps set the tone of the article and allows the reader to relate. I am writing about the lack of vacation time for workers in the United States. This article specifically talks about this issue and integrates statistics that support my argument. The personal accounts of the issue can help readers to relate to the argument. Take time off, like it or not, Kaitlin Pitsker, April 2016, http://search.ebscohost.com.libdb.dccc.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=113204393&site=ehost-live This is an article that discusses the how employees are so attached to their work that they don’t take vacations. Tech companies and new companies are beginning to require workers to take days off and are calling it “forced vacations”. The source points out how including incentives for employees can help them feel better about taking time off. Gives real world examples of companies allowing more time off. It talks about personal experiences of some to relate to the reader and makes the argument seem more valid. Offers advice to the reader of how to personally handle a situation with employer. This gives the feeling that the author cares about the topic and would like to see things change. The personal experiences could be very useful for my argument. The fact that companies are implementing forced vacations could help the reader to see that this is what many employees and employers alike want. The Benefits of Vacation: Why Letting Employees Off Makes Sense, Sean Pomery, July 2013, https://www.tlnt.com/the-benefits-of-vacation-why-letting-employees-off-makes-so-much-sense/ This article covers the benefits of vacation time for workers, why american workers are afraid to use vacation time and how employers can offer this time to their employees. Research and a report from credible sources is included to back up the claims of the article. The author mentions that he is a business owner which reinforces the fact that other executives may support his argument too. I think this adds to the persuasive effect of the article. He includes several clear bullet points stating claims and provides sources to back them up. I like the fact that the author is a business owner and may be able to tie that into my argument. There is a clear “cause, effect, solution” structure to the article. This offers great perspective and gives clear answers in how to solve some of the issues. I will definitely be using that to persuade readers of my paper to realize that it could be easier than thought by some to enact change. Americans Are Taking More Paid Vacation Days, Rebbeca Greenfield, May 2017, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-05-23/americans-are-taking-more-paid-vacation-days This source brings up the fact that Americans are taking more paid vacation days on average but still are not using all that they are offered. It talks about how the recession affected worker attitudes toward taking time off from work. Workers are afraid to take time off because they don’t want to seem lazy. This source provides information in a clear and concise way. I would like to tie in the recession with my argument and this article provides some insight into the connection of the two.
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