Argumentative Paper Topic List
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2ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER TOPICS
GATHERING TOPIC IDEAS
The first step in finding a topic is to pay attention to issues and events happening around you by
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Browsing through periodicals (e.g. newspapers, magazines)
Watching the news
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Listening to talk radio
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Conversing with different people about what issues are affecting them
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And taking time to reflect on issues that are affecting you
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SELECTING A TOPIC
When choosing a topic for an argumentative paper, make sure that the topic
Is interesting to you
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Involves conflicting viewpoints
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Is current and relevant
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Involves not only your personal sphere, but also impacts other people
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Is complex enough to be considered from different angles
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Is not cliché or too common (try to stay away from topics like “abortion” for example)
REFLECTING ON YOUR TOPIC
Once you’ve chosen your topic, reflect on the emotions and thoughts you have about it. Keep the
following ideas in mind:
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Make sure that your feelings about the topic don’t overpower your reasoning.
Having mixed emotions and being undecided about your position is a good way to start. This
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most likely means that you can see both sides of the debate.
Decide on what position to take only after considering arguments on both sides of the issue.
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