22 Sep For our first topic, we will write an example that incorporates all we have spent time discussing these past weeks.? An example begins with a general statement based on an opinion, a
For our first topic, we will write an example that incorporates all we have spent time discussing these past weeks.
An example begins with a general statement based on an opinion, a piece of advice, an observation to share. The then defends the statement using anecdotal evidence and support for your statement.
Essentially, you are wagering an argument for a point and giving your own evidence.
There will be a scaffolding exercise to help you complete this.
Listed below are some topics to consider. You do not have to do one of these; they are just suggestions.
1. Think about things you know a lot about and have strong opinions about that you want to share. Explain why you hold this opinion.
2. I am an expert on _____. People should believe me when I tell them ….
3. Name some generalization that may be true or not true and explain why it is.
4. Name a stereotype that may be true or not true and explain why it is.
5. Consider habits people have that are bad and reasons people give for partaking of the bad habit.
6. Think of things that just get on your nerves and explain how and why these things get on your nerves.
7. Are computers taking over the world?
8. Should certain COVID-19 measures stay in place?
9. We lived through a pandemic. What were some stupid things people did?
10. Is rudeness a character trait in today's society?
11. What are things people do that are extremely inappropriate today? (i.e. Talking on the cell phone while at the checkout.)
12. Is social media good or bad for society?
13. Are some people's phones smarter than them?
14. In 1988, the Fresh Prince said, "Parents just don't understand." Name three things about your life that your parents (or people older than you) don't understand.
15. If you're over 35 or have teenage kids, list three things about your life that kids just don't understand.
16. In the last 21 years, a lot of things have changed in the world. Think of three things that have changed and consider whether the change was for the better or worst.
17. A commercial for electric cars features an actor saying, "My child will never know a word without electric cars." List things in the world that have marked great change, yet some children will never know a world without that change. (Think smart phones, streaming services, and that an African-American can be President of the United States.)
18. Explain at least three things from your childhood that have become obscure that you miss.
19. Humor has changed a lot and some don't get it. Explain something that is considered funny that some people don't get. (Why are poop emojis funny? Why are the Three Stooges funny?)
20. We live in a "cancel culture." What three things would you like to cancel?
MORE TOPICS ATTACHED
1. Which figure in history has had the highest impact on their historical period?
2. Should political organizations get funding from the state in order to make elections fairer?
3. Should states ban religious cults from society?
4. Are election forecasts ever an influence on voting?
5. Do payday loans make a considerable positive change in the local economy?
6. Should people with social problems such as compulsive hoarding get help?
7. Do religious organizations contribute to the moral downfall of mankind?
8. Did Henry VIII have a good impact on religion in England?
9. Is gender discrimination an important problem in corporate society?
10. Is it possible to trust realistically what online reviewers have to say?
11. Should it be possible for someone to have a successful career in college without an education?
12. Does working from the office lead to higher productivity in all cases?
13. How does climate change impact on the national economy?
14. Does political correctness have a strong impact on freedom of speech ?
15. Should smoking be made illegal in nations around the world just like it’s illegal in Bhutan?
16. How have the latest wars fueled dictator and totalitarian rise in the 20th century?
17. Is the rise in smartphone technology leading to people becoming socially anxious?
18. Does sexting have a large impact on intimacy for couples?
19. Do spices need to be put into baby’s food?
20. Do plastic bottles exhibit large amounts of unwanted plastics that are bad for your health?
21. Does the fast food industry understand how it’s leading to widespread health risks?
22. Does bribing young children to cooperate bring about a good impact?
23. Do all homes have the need to produce their own energy source?
24. Does technology create a shift from manual labor to robotic labor?
25. What impact does the Amazon have on many small businesses?
26. Is it appropriate in this day and age to outlaw religious education in public school systems?
27. Are there any amendments that could be made to the US constitution to prevent mass shootings from occurring?
28. Should voting be conducted in an online manner?
29. Would socialism work in today’s 21st-century world?
30. Do farms need to be given more legislation to prevent them from harming animals?
31. What age would be the cutoff for parents helping with homework?
32. Can capitalism and socialism co-exist in today’s society?
33. Should top-end business executive’s bonuses be capped and taxed more harshly?
34. How should conditions be made more ethical in Guantanamo Bay?
35. Is it right to give antidepressants to animals?
36. How does the free market economy impact most on small businesses?
37. How much of a reality TV show does not constitute reality?
38. Should all drugs be legalized?
39. Does capitalism pose a significant problem in achieving world peace?
40. Is materialism the leading cause of many mental illnesses?
41. Should the United Nations make more of an effort to outlaw torture in the world?
42. Are self-help programmes the best treatment for mild depression?
43. Does parent’s ambition motivate their children to perform differently?
44. How should the financial sector be more regulated to prevent the emergence of another 2008 style crisis?
45. Is fake news mainly the result of the free press or social media?
46. Should governments outlaw the production of nuclear power plants?
47. Should the UK be selling arms to Saudi Arabia when they can use it for bombing other nations?
48. Does America need many more leaders?
49. How does capitalism impact on working-class wages?
50. Is there any concrete scientific proof for the existence of ghosts?
51. Is homeschooling good for society?
52. Should euthanasia be made legal?
53. Can online education be as good as school education?
54. Can war ever aid in achieving peace?
55. Should there be government incentives for people to consume less meat?
56. Can welfare payments ever be bad for society?
57. Is it right to prescribe antidepressants to children who don’t have a full development?
58. Should people allow hallucinogenic drugs to be used by psychotherapists?
59. Is it right that China abolish the two year system for government leaders?
60. Can immigration ever be detrimental to the economy?
61. Should nations aim to decriminalize marijuana?
62. Should the United Nations aim to create regulations to do with drone flying?
63. Has the United States of America experienced a decline in morals recently?
64. Should the EU be managed from one central country?
65. Is the war on drugs a failure of government intervention?
66. Should certain school subjects be mandatory to learn even up until the end of high school education?
67. Does the meat industry need to face greater ethical scrutiny?
68. Will certain forms of art such as classical music ever die out?
69. Should homeschooling be allowed if the parents are under qualified?
70. Can online courses provide the same level of tuition as taught courses?
71. Can America reform its gun control laws?
72. Should the church and state be separated across the world?
73. Is it important that higher education focuses somewhat on an appreciation of the arts?
74. Should the American population consume less meat?
75. Should national supermarket chains in the United States be forced to stop selling guns?
76. Should American universities offer many different classes or just focus on a single topic?
77. Should gender biases exist in the insurance industry?
78. Does higher education lead to a more highly civilized society?
79. Do people become more self conscious with age?
80. Should elderly people have the right to obtain life-ending drugs if they want them?
81. Do mobile phones ruin people’s social life?
82. Is professional American football unhealthy?
83. Is group learning better than individual-based learning?
84. Do politicians really care about their voters or is it just to further their career?
85. Is mathematics the most important school subject to learn?
86. What end can technology bring to certain cultures?
87. What impact is the advance in fast food culture has on society today?
88. Should animal rights organizations stop broadcasting such gruesome videos?
89. Should people be able to discriminate on grounds of transgender style in the workplace?
90. Should governments try to outlaw the production of meat?
91. Which figure in history has had the highest impact on their historical period?
92. Should political organizations get funding from the state in order to make elections fairer?
93. Should states ban religious cults from society?
94. Are election forecasts ever an influence on voting?
95. Do payday loans make a considerable positive change in the local economy?
96. Should people with social problems such as compulsive hoarding get help?
97. Do religious organizations contribute to the moral downfall of mankind?
98. Did Henry VIII have a good impact on religion in England?
99. Is gender discrimination an important problem in corporate society?
100. Is it possible to trust realistically what online reviewers have to say?
101. Should it be possible for someone to have a successful career in college without an education?
102. Does working from the office lead to higher productivity in all cases?
103. How does climate change impact on the national economy?
104. Does political correctness have a strong impact on freedom of speech ?
105. Should smoking be made illegal in nations around the world just like it’s illegal in Bhutan?
106. How have the latest wars fueled dictator and totalitarian rise in the 20th century?
107. Is the rise in smartphone technology leading to people becoming socially anxious?
108. Does sexting have a large impact on intimacy for couples?
109. Do spices need to be put into baby’s food?
110. Do plastic bottles exhibit large amounts of unwanted plastics that are bad for your health?
111. Does the fast food industry understand how it’s leading to widespread health risks?
112. Does bribing young children to cooperate bring about a good impact?
113. Do all homes have the need to produce their own energy source?
114. Does technology create a shift from manual labor to robotic labor?
115. What impact does the Amazon have on many small businesses?
116. Is it appropriate in this day and age to outlaw religious education in public school systems?
117. Are there any amendments that could be made to the US constitution to prevent mass shootings from occurring?
118. Should voting be conducted in an online manner?
119. Would socialism work in today’s 21st-century world?
120. Do farms need to be given more legislation to prevent them from harming animals?
121. What age would be the cutoff for parents helping with homework?
122. Can capitalism and socialism co-exist in today’s society?
123. Should top-end business executive’s bonuses be capped and taxed more harshly?
124. How should conditions be made more ethical in Guantanamo Bay?
125. Is it right to give antidepressants to animals?
126. How does the free market economy impact most on small businesses?
127. How much of a reality TV show does not constitute reality?
128. Should all drugs be legalized?
129. Does capitalism pose a significant problem in achieving world peace?
130. Is materialism the leading cause of many mental illnesses?
131. Should the United Nations make more of an effort to outlaw torture in the world?
132. Are self-help programmes the best treatment for mild depression?
133. Does parent’s ambition motivate their children to perform differently?
134. How should the financial sector be more regulated to prevent the emergence of another 2008 style crisis?
135. Is fake news mainly the result of the free press or social media?
136. Should governments outlaw the production of nuclear power plants?
137. Should the UK be selling arms to Saudi Arabia when they can use it for bombing other nations?
138. Does America need many more leaders?
139. How does capitalism impact on working-class wages?
140. Is there any concrete scientific proof for the existence of ghosts?
141. Is homeschooling good for society?
142. Should euthanasia be made legal?
143. Can online education be as good as school education?
144. Can war ever aid in achieving peace?
145. Should there be government incentives for people to consume less meat?
146. Can welfare payments ever be bad for society?
147. Is it right to prescribe antidepressants to children who don’t have a full development?
148. Should people allow hallucinogenic drugs to be used by psychotherapists?
149. Is it right that China abolish the two year system for government leaders?
150. Can immigration ever be detrimental to the economy?
151. Should nations aim to decriminalize marijuana?
152. Should the United Nations aim to create regulations to do with drone flying?
153. Has the United States of America experienced a decline in morals recently?
154. Should the EU be managed from one central country?
155. Is the war on drugs a failure of government intervention?
156. Should certain school subjects be mandatory to learn even up until the end of high school education?
157. Does the meat industry need to face greater ethical scrutiny?
158. Will certain forms of art such as classical music ever die out?
159. Should homeschooling be allowed if the parents are under qualified?
160. Can online courses provide the same level of tuition as taught courses?
161. Can America reform its gun control laws?
162. Should the church and state be separated across the world?
163. Is it important that higher education focuses somewhat on an appreciation of the arts?
164. Should the American population consume less meat?
165. Should national supermarket chains in the United States be forced to stop selling guns?
166. Should American universities offer many different classes or just focus on a single topic?
167. Should gender biases exist in the insurance industry?
168. Does higher education lead to a more highly civilized society?
169. Do people become more self conscious with age?
170. Should elderly people have the right to obtain life-ending drugs if they want them?
171. Do mobile phones ruin people’s social life?
172. Is professional American football unhealthy?
173. Is group learning better than individual-based learning?
174. Do politicians really care about their voters or is it just to further their career?
175. Is mathematics the most important school subject to learn?
176. What end can technology bring to certain cultures?
177. What impact is the advance in fast food culture has on society today?
178. Should animal rights organizations stop broadcasting such gruesome videos?
179. Should people be able to discriminate on grounds of transgender style in the workplace?
180. Should governments try to outlaw the production of meat?
181. It is better a little thing than a great idleness.
182. Do animals understand human speech: truth or myth?
183. How happy are people all around the Globe?
184. Are there any predator plants?
185. What are seashells made of?
186. Where do the clues exist?
187. Why do we need fountains?
188. Tigers are the biggest and most formidable of big cats.
189. I will have a dog. What will change?
190. Smart invisible or why do you need air?
191. Though the bee is not big, its affairs are great.
192. How can we help nature?
193. Is white snow clean?
194. The books are a delight!
195. What does a man need to know about spiders?
196. These funny cats…
197. Algorithms in the life of man.
198. The butterfly is a miracle on the palm.
199. What is the benefit of the internet?
200. Algorithms in the life of man.
201. What is the use of a cold shower?
202. Dolphins are the most interesting mystery of nature.
203. What was the first camera?
204. When my parents were kids.
205. Everyone will become brighter from a smile.
206. What does the handwriting say about the person?
207. Dangerous & secure internet.
208. Moral norms of relations with neighbors.
209. Nobody can wait for the mercy of nature after what we did with it.
210. From pen to rod. The evolution of writing pens.
211. The postcard is a living story.
212. Adhesive tape is material for all occasions
213. The secret of a small battery.
214. What do gestures say about mood?
215. What do teachers think about cheat sheets?
216. What does sound look like?
217. How to grow a flower?
218. Cat and dog: how to make them friends?
219. Do we need a commercial break?
220. What can a piece of school chalk tell?
221. Clouds in the city and in the country: what is common and what are the differences?
222. One day with the man of the desired profession.
223. The positive effect of aquarium fish on humans.
224. Is mold good or bad?
225. Condensed milk: harm or benefit?
226. Gravity & mass of the subject.
227. Dogs are people helpers.
228. Zodiac constellations: myths & reality?
229. Do we know how to be friends?
230. Fireworks are a holiday decoration. Agree/Disagree.
231. Does black cat bring misfortune: truth Vs myth?
232. Wonderful water transformations.
233. New Year poachers.
234. How did we find a meteorite?
235. Protecting nature is the duty of everyone.
236. The role of state symbols in the life of society.
237. The book is the source of knowledge.
238. What do the last flowers of the autumn resemble?
239. What is self-esteem?
240. Each of us must be tolerant.
241. Is cleanliness a pledge of health or a matter of controversy?
242. Life without a book is like a hut without a window.
243. Moral values hierarchy from my point of view.
244. Beautiful & ugly in our lives.
245. Can each person become outstanding?
246. Should one person influence another?
247. Save nature – save mankind.
248. Conflict-related issues.
249. Books have their destiny.
250. An important step in life is a professional choice.
251. Self-education is the hardest work.
252. Can happiness be the same for everyone?
253. The formula of happiness.
254. Capture for life.
255. Ethics and etiquette rules in my life.
256. Mental harmony and happiness in your life.
257. What is the meaning of life?
258. Civic duty of everyone.
259. Man himself creates his own face.
260. Modern fashion: what is it?
261. The craziest profession.
262. Let the green heart of nature always beats.
263. My meeting with something wonderful.
264. How to find a way to the human heart?
265. Language is a memory of the past and a path to the future.
266. Tolerance and its foundation.
267. Do I have problems with ethics and etiquette?
268. Problems of ecology – the problems of human survival.
269. The formation of personality is influenced by many factors.
270. Is there a full life without friendship?
271. It’s easier to build air castles than to live there.
272. Appearance is momentous for a person, but inner beauty is more important.
273. Is it worth remembering the past for the sake of the future?
274. Any problem is an opportunity to become better.
275. Does the man manage the gold or vice versa?
276. Is it right to do nothing, so as not to be mistaken?
277. The error is the path to self-improvement.
278. What factors should prevail in the education of the individual?
279. Man is a spiritual and material creature.
280. It’s easy to apologize to someone who knows his faults.
1. Should political parties receive state funding?
2. Should election voting be done solely online?
3. Does immigration increase the risk of terrorism?
4. Does the welfare state have a positive impact on the national economy?
5. Do plurality voting systems offer fair political representation of all voters?
6. The role of the first lady in modern times
7. Do election forecasts affect the choice of voters?
8. The best ways for the government to spend budget surpluses
9. Should people sacrifice some of their privacy for getting higher security?
10. How important are communication skills for modern politicians?
Law
11. Should marijuana be decriminalized?
12. The best legal measures for preventing mass shootings
13. Should gun regulations become stricter?
14. Should cults be banned?
15. Should euthanasia become legal?
16. Should the use of drones be regulated?
17. Do modern antitrust laws really benefit consumers?
18. Should texting while driving become illegal everywhere?
19. Should farm animals receive greater legal protection?
20. Should the death penalty be abolished?
Education
21. Do students in single-gender schools learn more effectively?
22. Should there be religion classes in schools?
23. Do students from well-off families do better in school?
24. Are teachers doing enough to deal with the problem of bullying in school?
25. Can a person have a successful career without college education?
26. Does music help students to learn better?
27. Should students be given the opportunity to grade their teachers?
28. Is there gender discrimination in higher education institutions?
29. The impact of participation in youth sports on academic performance
30. Until what age should parents help children with their homework?
31. Should all colleges have the same minimum admission requirements?
Business and Economics
32. The role of online payment system in international trade
33. Are payday loans good for the economy?
34. Do social media have a positive impact on local businesses?
35. The impact of Amazon on ecommerce
36. The impact of the fall of the Soviet Union on world economy
37. Does informal leading have a positive impact on employee productivity?
38. The impact of free trade on small local businesses
39. Does working from home improve employee productivity?
40. Should new businesses be granted interest-free loans?
History
41. The historical figure with the greatest impact on the course of history
42. Is trade responsible for the flourishing of Athenian Democracy?
43. The role of wars for the rise of dictators in the 20th century
44. Is social inequality a major cause of revolutions?
45. The role of water in the development of the earliest civilizations
Literature
46. The role of symbolism in poetry
47. Is emotion the main driving force behind the actions of 19th century novel characters?
48. The role of the chorus in Ancient Greek plays
49. Is hyperbole prominent in folktales?
50. The role of personification in the works of your favorite poet
Technology
51. Should people under 18 be banned from using social networks?
52. Are smartphones responsible for the rising cases of burnout?
53. Can technology cause the extinction of manual labor jobs?
54. Does being more connected make people more alone?
55. The impact of smartphones on the way modern students study
56. Are online reviews trustworthy?
57. Will tablets become obsolete?
58. Could voice assistants control our decisions one day?
Environmental Issues
59. Is the growing population among the main causes of global warming?
60. Does the future belong to the passive house?
61. The impact of climate change on the national economy
62. Should nuclear energy production be banned?
63. Can there be “peaceful coexistence” between farmers and wild animals in Africa?
64. Can all homes be made to produce their own energy?
Media and Entertainment
65. Does political correctness have a negative impact on the freedom of speech?
66. The impact of product placement in TV shows
67. The role of modern feminist on the portrayal of historic female characters in movies
68. The role of social media for the rise of fake news
69. Do TV shows present the ethnical diversity in our society?
70. Sexism in superhero movies
71. Does Pokemon Go have an overall positive impact on children?
72. Is the life of reality TV stars staged?
73. Are live theatre performances more inspiring than movies?
74. Are child stars robbed of their childhood?
Family and Social Matters
75. Should children receive physical punishment?
76. Do ambitious parents really motivate their children to do better?
77. Should all children’s toys be gender-neutral?
78. Can polygamy result in healthy relationships?
79. Do modern children grow up too fast because of technology?
80. Does being yourself help for success?
81. Is gender discrimination common in the modern corporate world?
82. The impact frequent moving has on children
83. Do parents have different hopes for their sons and daughters?
84. The impact of sexting on intimacy
85. Does bribing children to behave has a positive impact?
86. Are the most successful people also the happiest?
87. Should national charities help people in other countries?
Health and Nutrition
88. Should obese children be refused sugary foods?
89. Is self-help the best way to treat mild to moderate depression?
90. Does getting out of one’s comfort zone help to overcome social anxiety?
91. Is celebrity culture responsible for eating disorders in young people?
92. Are fast food restaurants among the major factors behind rising obesity levels?
93. Can drinking from plastic bottles be dangerous for the health?
94. Can artificial colorings in food cause ADHD?
95. Should organ donation be encouraged?
96. Can genetic engineering help to eradicate genetic disorders?
97. Should herbs and spices be used in baby food?
98. Is socialization the main reason why teenagers start smoking?
99. Are sugary drinks among the major causes of obesity?
100. Is materialism responsible for the growing number of people with mental health problems?
