Example Of Paper Topic:the History And Ethics Of Horse Racing Research Paper

Audience:Readers wanting information on the ethics of horse racing in order to form an opinion.

I. Introduction

Example of the attraction to horse racing using an excerpt from a book

Statistics for the horse racing industry and supportive organizations
Presentation of the thesis
Thesis Statement: Despite allegations of drug abuse and overtraining that results in injury, horse racing that is adequately supervised should continue to be legally allowed in the United States because it is an accepted form of entertainment and supplies significant jobs and revenue.
II. Body

Main Point:Horse racing has long history of popularity, including in the United States

a. Medieval England
b. Establishment of the first governing body, The Jockey Club, in 1750. The NRTA followed.
c. The importance of having regulatory organizations to protect the horses.

Main Point:The Breeding of the Horses and the Influence of this factor

a. Development of Genetics
b. Importance of genetic testing to avoid manifestations of genetic mutations
c. The part of the industry that deals with stud services of the winning horses

Main Point: Jockeys, Medications, Tourism, and other aspects of racing and their influence on the industry

a. Jockeys are the closest influence on the horse during the race
b. Tourism contributes to the income from racing
c. Medications are an unethical aspect of racing and the main component in allegations of abuse

Main Point:Gambling Industry Based on Horse Racing

a. History of betting on horse racing
b. Statistics on the amount of money involved
III. Conclusion: Reworded Thesis
When deciding if horse racing should be legal in the United States, the answer is that they should be allowed to do so while operating within ethical mandates.

Other Ideas to Conclude:

It is the responsibility of governing organizations to be alert to possibilities of abuse and address them
with vigorous consequences.

Alternatives must be provided for horses after they are finished racing besides euthanasia.

Clincher Ideas:The horse racing industry provides almost ½ million fulltime jobs and billions of dollars in revenue. It should be allowed to continue with the stipulation the animals are treated with compassion.
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