For English class, we have to write about some argumentative topics. I need some inspiration, however, and I also want to hear what y'all would perhaps write about? I thought about talking about time travel in the Animal Crossing community, but I just wasn't feeling it.
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Any Good Argumentative Topics?
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You can talk about GMOs and why they should be allowed/forbidden. You can also talk about plant-based meats and the advantages and disadvantages of them.
I think TTing wouldn’t be a good subject because not everybody knows Animal Crossing.
I think TTing wouldn’t be a good subject because not everybody knows Animal Crossing.
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I wrote an argumentative paper about single payer health care way back in high school.
I'd recommend sticking to policy issues that can be supported with research and data and avoiding morality issues since it's very easy to lose "steam" writing about morality issues. While TTing in AC is an interesting thing to write about, most of the arguments on this site and other sites for or against TTing are pretty simple and not well thought out. It often boils down to either TTing is cheating or it's not cheating and there is very little hard data or thorough research on the topic which makes it very difficult to develop a cohesive argument for a paper.
I'd recommend sticking to policy issues that can be supported with research and data and avoiding morality issues since it's very easy to lose "steam" writing about morality issues. While TTing in AC is an interesting thing to write about, most of the arguments on this site and other sites for or against TTing are pretty simple and not well thought out. It often boils down to either TTing is cheating or it's not cheating and there is very little hard data or thorough research on the topic which makes it very difficult to develop a cohesive argument for a paper.
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I'd pick something that you can use both data and theoretical/philosophical arguments to defend. I personally wouldn't pick a super hot topic or divisive issue just because it could be overdone. Also, you don't want to risk offending or making your teacher mad... some are able to put aside their own beliefs when they grade you, but sometimes it's just better to not risk it. If lots of other people are writing about coronavirus or a current event or whatnot, it's easier for your paper to be compared against theirs, and the teacher is more likely to have strong opinions on it.
I love picking topics that are kind of out of left-field or on things you might not necessarily consider to be a problem. The risk here is that you'd have to spend time clearly explaining the topic and why your teacher should care about it. I once wrote a paper about why the show CSI is problematic for forensic science and trials, so that's the kind of thing I like! Picking a topic this way can also help narrow your subject down to something you are interested in. Just make sure there's enough writing already out there for you to draw evidence from though - it's better if it's academic in nature.
I used to do public speaking, so I used to have to make persuasive speeches all the time. Off the top of my head, favourites of mine that I've heard/done include why music therapy is beneficial for Alzheimer's patients, why almond farming is so bad for the environment, the ethics of mining coltan for cell phones, and why voluntourism is so harmful to recipient populations.
Thinking of things you're interested in can be a good way to start. Another recommendation would be to look through old Ted Talks and see if a speaker or topic calls out to you.
I love picking topics that are kind of out of left-field or on things you might not necessarily consider to be a problem. The risk here is that you'd have to spend time clearly explaining the topic and why your teacher should care about it. I once wrote a paper about why the show CSI is problematic for forensic science and trials, so that's the kind of thing I like! Picking a topic this way can also help narrow your subject down to something you are interested in. Just make sure there's enough writing already out there for you to draw evidence from though - it's better if it's academic in nature.
I used to do public speaking, so I used to have to make persuasive speeches all the time. Off the top of my head, favourites of mine that I've heard/done include why music therapy is beneficial for Alzheimer's patients, why almond farming is so bad for the environment, the ethics of mining coltan for cell phones, and why voluntourism is so harmful to recipient populations.
Thinking of things you're interested in can be a good way to start. Another recommendation would be to look through old Ted Talks and see if a speaker or topic calls out to you.
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