The first of these charts is the "pros" column, and the second is the "cons" column. In the "pros" chart, fill in several reasons supporting your argument. Try to come up with 5-7. Use bullet points to give evidence supporting your reasons. Do the same on the "cons" side, except list and provide reasoning against your argument. For example, say you're writing about banning cell phone use in cars. Under the pros column put "could help save lives." You can also write, "helps drivers focus on driving," and "reduces risk of accidents." Under the cons column, you could write something like, "over-legislates private behavior" and "people may need to make emergency calls with their cell phone." An advantage of a pros and cons list is that it lets you look at issues from a non-emotional, objective stance. It's easy to get caught up emotionally in issues like testing products on animals or unsafe driving practices. But, when making the list, leave emotions out and focus on including only rational, defensible claims. For example, when making a list of cons for any issues, writing something like, "I personally dislike it" or "It makes me unhappy" is a very weak reason. Since you'll try to persuade your audience to embrace 1 side of your chart over the other in your letter, you'll need to address solutions to the "cons." As you're jotting down the "cons," think of flaws in the arguments that would support them, or consider ways in which the "cons" are misleading or irrelevant to the issue. Or, if you don't believe that the "cons" need to be solved, you could find information that proves those arguments wrong. For example, if you're writing about the issue of texting while driving, you'll need to address the con that it "over-legislates private behavior." Write something like, "This argument is irrelevant. Texting while driving affects more than one individual since many people can be killed by a careless driver who is also texting." You can then add this sentence directly to your letter once you're writing it.
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One-sentence summary -- Fill out pro and con columns on a sheet of paper. Keep emotional distance from the issue you're evaluating. Consider how the "cons" can be overcome.

Q: Some dogs are nervous about car travel because they feel nauseous and associate journeys with feeling ill and travel sickness. Recognize the signs of motion sickness, the most obvious of which is heavy drooling. Strings of saliva hanging from the dog's lips is a sure sign of motion sickness. In addition, all dogs react differently but some hang their heads and look troubled, others may try to pace, and some will whimper. Those dogs who suffer from motion sickness will need medication to travel well. You will need to speak to your vet about a safe medication to counteract the nausea. It might be that the dog always needs medication for long journeys, but you may well be able to retrain it to accept short journeys without illness. Do not shout or chastise the dog if it vomits. It cannot help being sick and being chastised only adds to its apprehension and increases the trauma of the experience, which will make it even more anxious. If you know your dog gets travel sick but have to make a journey, such as to the vet to get travel sickness meds, then seat it on a puppy pad so that the mess can be easily cleaned. It usually helps a dog if it can see out of a window. If you have a toy or small dog, consider getting a travel pod which raises it up off the seat in a safe way, so it can see out. For medium sized dogs, have a certified crash-tested harness and seat the dog on a back seat so it can see out. For large dogs, consider putting the dog in a crate, so they are safe and can see out. You can also put a blanket underneath where the dog will be sitting. It should be a blanket that the dog uses regularly, so its smells will be familiar to the dog. Avoid using human anti-motion sickness medications unless you have checked it out with your vet first. These are not approved for use in dogs, so the side effects have not been fully tested, and the possible reactions with other drugs is unknown. On a practical level, dogs metabolize drugs differently than people, so there is a distinct possibility that those human drugs won't be effective. The best medication for motion sickness is a prescription drug called Cerenia (maropitant) which is available as an injection (given by the vet) or tablet. Both forms work for 24 hours. This medication is superior to others because it acts on the nausea center in the brain, and switches off all feelings of nausea and sickness. Some owners find giving their dog Bach flower remedies, commonly known as Rescue Remedy, helps, but this is anecdotal. This is a liquid and you place a few drops on the dog's tongue. The Bach flowers are dissolved in alcohol and one possible explanation that some dogs seem to benefit is that they are given the equivalent of a small alcoholic drink.
A: Assess whether your dog has motion sickness. Be prepared for the dog to be sick. Place your dog in a spot in the car where it can see out. Consult with your vet about whether your dog needs medication to prevent nausea. Consider alternative treatments.

Article: Add 1 teaspoon (4.5 g) of coconut oil, teaspoon (1.75 g) of honey, and 2 teaspoons (8 g) of sugar to a small bowl. Stir the ingredients together until they form a thick, grainy paste. Organic virgin coconut oil works best for the scrub. It's often easier to mix the sugar in with the coconut oil and honey if you use a fork instead of a spoon. Once the coconut oil mixture is fully blended, mix in 3 to 4 drops of peppermint essential oil. Stir well with the fork to ensure that the peppermint oil is mixed throughout the scrub. If you don't have peppermint essential oil, you can substitute peppermint extract. When the scrub is completely mixed, spoon it into a container that holds at least 1 ounce (28 g). To use the scrub, massage a small amount over your lips in a circular motion for approximately 30 seconds and lick it off when you're done. To maximize the benefits of the scrub, follow up with a moisturizing lip balm.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Mix the coconut oil, honey, and sugar. Add the peppermint oil. Transfer the scrub to a small container.

Article: Turn off the burner and transfer the garlic butter to small, warm ramekins. Then dip crab or lobster into the sauce. If you'd like to use the sauce as a base for seafood pasta, coat cooked fettuccine with the sauce and stir in cooked seafood. Since the butter will solidify as it's stored, use the garlic butter sauce while it's still warm.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Dip seafood into the butter sauce.