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Brainwashing and Thought Reform: The Seductive Danger of Cults

This persuasive essay outlines the psychological abuse perpetrated by modern cults to argue for expanded safeguards against these groups. The student focuses their definition of cults on tactics of isolation and control, exploring strategies used to separate cult members from wider society. Examples given include Heaven's Gate, Jonestown, and the Manson family.
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Bridget's feedback:

"With your ideas, including the central claim, main points, and supporting details, down on the page, this project is off to a good start. Focus your next draft on organization and presentation, including the order in which information is presented, both within paragraphs and the overall progress of the discussion. For example, if you want to use Heaven's Gate as a case study, consider using it as a more explicit frame for the conceptual exploration, which can help the reader follow and retain the information via narrative techniques. If you want to use the theoretical discussion to guide the organization (as the current draft does), I strongly suggest using a reverse outline technique to identify paragraphs that may repeat or overlap with other parts of the paper. Ironing those areas out will streamline the presentation and allow for more efficient argumentation.

Finally, if the purpose of the essay includes solutions (as suggested in the conclusion), consider incorporating some discussion of actionable methods. Research into existing structures and strategies, as currently implemented, is a great place to start, as it will show the reader both the real-life urgency and viability of any suggestions."

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