i need help finding a topic(controvsery with two views). please help me brainstorm
2006-10-11 13:12:11 · 8 answers · asked by hawaiihg 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
*Immigration policy
*Abortion and parental notification
*How to handle the nuclear situation in North Korea
*Should we pull out of Iraq?
*Energy/oil crisis: should we keep using oil or invest in alternative energy resources
*Should minimum wage be raised?
2006-10-11 13:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by kitmitzi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of a problem that needs to be solved--one that interests you and gets you thinking. Pretty much any problem will involve controversy because not all will agree on how to solve it. Avoid anything that you've heard argued over and over again (like abortion, the death penalty, etc.--as an instructor, those are the most boring papers to read). Try reading through the newspaper or a news magazine and looking for topic that relates to your life in some way. You are more likely to write a good paper on something you care about.
Begin by thinking of as many questions as you can related to your topic. If you can think of a lot of questions, it will probably be a good topic for research. Your research will begin in looking for answers to those questions.
2006-10-11 20:17:18 · answer #2 · answered by happygirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which is better: Coke v. Pepsi.
Which is a better pet: Cats v. Dogs
Should the Death Penalty be eliminated ... yes or no.
Should illegal aliens be deported.... yes or no.
Are school uniforms a good idea, or not?
Should the 10 Commandments be posted in public buildings?
Should Christmas and Easter breaks be banned since they are for religious holidays?
Should everyone get free healthcare?
2006-10-11 20:15:49 · answer #3 · answered by Harvie Ruth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The death penalty would be a good one. There are easily two different views on that and you could make a good argument either way
2006-10-11 20:16:16 · answer #4 · answered by Davie P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cloning, stem cell research, abortion, seat belt use, mandatory helmet use, cell phones while driving, police chases, national health care, illegal immigration, dependency on foreign oil, deforestation, child labor, minimum wage increases (yes/no/why), big box retailors (good/bad for communities and why/why not), gentrification of urban areas, school funding and property tax equity, reverse racism.
That's it for me!
2006-10-11 20:19:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research why we should or should not blow up the moon. That would be entertaining.
2006-10-11 20:14:37 · answer #6 · answered by robtheman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best i can think of is coming up with something totally unagreeable (or agreeable), then continually modifying it until it is somewhat arguable
2006-10-11 20:14:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
abortion
2006-10-11 20:15:06 · answer #8 · answered by Poncho Rio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋