what are some good subjects for an argumentative/persuasive essay?
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Obviously there are all the potential topics listed above, but these can sometimes be difficult to prove beyond personal feelings.  Something that can be easier and more fun to prove or disprove, are historical debates and conspiracies, such as, "Was their a second shooter at the JFK assassination?  If so, from where did they shoot?  Did Oswald actually do anything or was he a scapegoat?  Was their a mass conspiracy?  If so, did it involve the American government?"  You can talk about the existence of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster or aliens.  Maybe you'd rather talk about the different theories on how people got to the Americas or the Polynesian Islands.  Who was Jack the Ripper?  Did Shakespeare write his own plays?  Did the girls who accused the "witches" in Salem Village make everything up, eat rye infected by the fungus used to make LSD or suffer from clinical hysteria?  Did St. Patrick really exist?  Did King Arthur really exist?  Did Walt Disney have himself criogenically frozen?  Did Irish explorers reach the Americas in small boats?  Did a Welsh man reach the Americas long before Colombus and teach some Indian villages Welsh?  There are so many wonderful historical myths and theories to explore, which can be more fun for you and refreshing and interesting for your teacher to grade.  I hope this helped!
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any topic of debate is going to be controversial, i would try gay marriage, capital punishment, abortion, legalization of marijuana (i had an english class that someone won for it once), school uniforms, prayer in schools, evolution, just to name a few. a great series is taking sides (i think) it has the viewpoints and different ideas for that sort of debate.
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Anything that has to do with politics or religions will be a good topic, but becareful these topics can turn into anger and violence.  \n\nA good topic should be one that people usually have strong and mixed opinions on.
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Firstly here is a website to help you with construction of a \ninformative essay.\n\nhttp://www.epcc.edu/Student/Tutorial/Writingcenter/Handouts/essaytypes/Handouts/Informative.pdf#search='informative%20essay'\n\nSo far as a topic goes.\n\n'Are there any other life forms on other planets'\n\nor \n\n'Conspiracy Theories'\n\nor\n\n'Mysteries surrounding the Bermuda Triangle'
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Hi can't give you a subject but can help with links on how to write the essay.\n\nHow to Write an Expository Essay \n\n     An expository essay informs the reader about a particular subject. It is intended to provide information rather than convince the reader of a particular point of view. \n\nhttp://www.accd.edu/nvc/areas/owl/expositoryessay.htm\n\nhttp://www.splashesfromtheriver.com/essay_writing/expository_essay.htm\n\nExpository essay\n\nWhen you are asked to design the expository essay, consider you have been asked to act as a teacher. \n\nIn your expository essay you present someone else’s point of view without expressing your personal opinion. The success of your essay depends on your careful planning and organization. You must be able to: emphasize important points, separate the thesis and its supporting arguments, be objective when sharing the ideas with the readers. \n\nhttp://www.bestessaytips.com/expository_essay.php\n\nExpository Essay and Prompts\n\nSince they are factual, they are written without emotion and usually written in the third person. That means that the use of the pronoun "I" is not usually found within the essay.\n\nhttp://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Atrium/1437/expo.html\n\nThe Expository Essay\n\nhttp://web.uvic.ca/wguide/Pages/ExpositoryEssay.html\n\nGood luck.\n\nKevin, Liverpool, England.
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We're doing persuasive speeches this week in my speech class.\n\nA word of advice from my teacher, she likes us to think "outside the box" so to speak. Aka: stay away from the really common subjects. Abortion, gay rights, war in Iraq. Most people have their minds make up completely about them, so it's a hard call.\n\nI've seen people in my class do speeches on why music majors shouldn't have to take biology, why gender selection is bad, why everyone should take a karate or self defense class, the possibilities are pretty much endless. I'm doing mine on why I think my dog's breed is the best dog breed. I was also juggling with why procrastination is bad but I need a visual aid so I can't pull that off. Just think outside the box. You can really make any subject work just as long as you take a side on it. \n\nGood luck to you! My professor says persuasion speeches are the most difficult.
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http://www.essaytown.com/\nAND MANY OTHERS
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Try to find some sort of controversial topic, this way, you will be able to find lots of info. But try to avoid overused topics; abortion, capital punishment, etc. Good topics (that do need to be narrowed) might be UFOs, conspiracy theories, free speech(I did one on protests and why they should be regulated). But most importantly, pick something of interest to you. For example, I know someone that likes fantasy books, so she wrote about witchcraft references in Harry Potter.\nYou can get a lot of GOOD info on civil liberties from things like Supreme Court decisions.
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Education , Environment , National Unity , Patriotism , Family Planning, Female Foeticide , etc. are good topics for writing slogans !!!\nFor example, on Environment it can be " Each One, Plant One" !!!
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Depending on your age, you could come up with some cute material for this assignment.\n\nIf you are still living at home with your parents, you could write a persuasive speech about how you need to borrow the car, or need money for some expensive item or trip or something.  \n\nAren't able to come up with anything like that, maybe you could prepare a small oration about how people shouldn't drink and drive, or smoke in restaurants, or something like that.  Maybe you're in favor or against a certain product or product manufacturer and want to encourage people to either buy those products or boycott them.  It's hard to be more specific because I don't know what bothers you or what you wish other people could understand about you.  I suggest you sit down and try to figure out a few things like that though, and work from there.  \n\nCheers, and good luck.
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try these sites\nhttp://www.k12albemarle.org/albemarleHS/ClassPages/shepard/WebQuest/WritingEditorials.htm\n\nhttp://projects.edtech.sandi.net/montgomery/sandiegowatershed/how_to_write_an_editorial.htm\n\nhttp://www.washburn.edu/services/zzcwwctr/persuasive-ltrs.wm.txt
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As a public speaking teacher for 30 years, I advise you to stay away from topics like abortion or Iraq.  They are overdone, too broad, and won't keep the interest of your audience - or else they'll be just plain angry if they disagree with you.\n\nI like "fun" topics for persuasion, such as either/or topics (Boxers or Briefs?  Chocolate or Vanilla?).  I also like topics of local controversy.  What's the hot topic around campus that people really care about?\n\nAny topic will keep your audience's attention if you choose your supporting information carefully.  Use anecdotes, humor, and a combination of logical and emotional appeals.
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Check out the topics suggested at these sites.  There are literally hundreds.  Best of luck with your essay.
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It really depends on you. The best topic would be any topic that you are really interested in... something that you know about, and something that you think is important and that would be relevant for your audience.
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Something you feel strongly about. Suggestions:\n-Abortion\n-War in Iraq\n-Gay Marriage\n-Animal Testing\n-Smoking Bans\n-Death Penalty\n-Gay Rights\n-Alternative Fuel Sources\n-Legalization of Drugs, Prostitution\n\nJust be sure not to argue anything based on taste/personal preference...any teacher that is not a complete idiot will point out that taste is not arguable, so don't waste your time writing an essay about McDonald's.
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MLA is what most teachers prefer.  (Modern Language Association, keyword being "modern") \n\nWrite 3 main topics that you would like to write about your main subject surrounding a main point. Then in each paragraph following explain what or how you will prove in the following essay about those 3 main topics.  Asking the questions who, what, where, when, how, and why helps to establish some topics to talk about in your essay.\n\nOn MLA format, put 1" margins around the border.  The top left lines should have this information:  Your name, your class, your teacher, date (latest updated date).  Your last name and page of the essay will go in the top right corner.  (Always imply that page 1 is the cover, and you do not have to list it on the 1st page.)\n\nI hope this helps!  This class was hell for me until I realized what I was doing.  Good luck with your paper and don't start it at the last minute-- give yourself time to think.
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Master the standard format for "the five paragraph essay."  Know it backwards and forwards and stick to the formula.  Clearly expressed thoughts, coherently presented and purposeful  is more important than tossing in hastily acquired vocabulary.  When given a topic choice, go for the one with which you are most familiar.  Check this link and good luck.  And, read, read, read. If you can enlist help, ask somebody to read your practice essays who can be critical and honest.  \n\nhttp://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Atrium/1437/index.html