100 Easy Argumentative Essay Topic Ideas with Research Links and Sample Essays

Both of those topics are interesting and compelling to study, especially if you live in a culture where they are problems. Here is how to choose the best topic for you:

1. List both topics and set a timer for 5 minutes. Write everything you know about one of the topics for that period of time. Then do the same thing for the second topic. You can also write down questions you want to know.

2. Look for resources on each topic. Use what you've already written to Google search answers to questions, or to look for articles in your local library. Spend no more than an hour.

3. After you have done those two exercises, you will probably begin to realize that one of the two topics is either more interesting to you, or one that you think you will be able to research more easily. Those two exercises should not take more than an hour and a half at most and most of that time will directly help you on your paper.

In many places, teenagers can get their license at 16, so this question works best if you are arguing that they should not be able to get it that soon. I had a student do a paper on this once and that student found a lot of evidence about how the brain does not fully develop until 18 to be able to make "executive decisions" which are needed when you drive. I was quite convinced after reading the paper that we ought to wait longer and I've had most of my kids wait until they were at least 17.

There are many ways to get inspiration to write your essay. Here are my suggestions:

1. Write it out: get out a sheet of paper or computer document and write everything you know about that topic. Don't worry about grammar or even writing full sentences. Just get the ideas out.

2. Talk it out: take out your phone, and record yourself talking out your ideas.

3. Get help from a friend: If you feel stuck talking or writing on your own, then get a friend and have them ask you questions about your topic. You could also interview someone else about your topic, or even talk to a bunch of people to see what they think.

4. Post it on social media. Post your topic idea on social media and see what everyone else has to say about it. Maybe other people have ideas of movies, news events or articles you can read.

5. Google it: look for your topic on Google. Read as much as you can to find out more. Look for some good evidence you can include in your paper as you read or watch videos on the topic.

You bring up a good point that there are many topic questions which don't have only two answers or just two ways that people think about the issue. Here are some of the best topics to produce a compelling discussion from a variety of perspectives:

"What is the best way to choose a marriage partner?"

"What is the best diet for losing weight?"

"What makes someone "beautiful?"

"What is the best way to solve the problem of....(homelessness, racism, poverty or any other social issue)?"

"What is the best way to study to get top grades?"

1. What causes people to become an abuser?

2. What is child abuse?

3. How can domestic abuse be prevented?

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Here are some of the easiest topics for most students:

Is video gaming good or bad?

Why you should not procrastinate.

Does media violence create real violence?

How important is a college degree?

Should special needs children be integrated into regular classrooms?

What accommodations should be given so that special needs children can attend school with their peers?

When is a regular classroom not the best place for a special needs child?

Who should decide where a child with special needs attends school?

Here are some excellent essay ideas for student issues:

1. Should schools do more to prevent cheating? Or should students do more to stop cheating?

2. How much studying do you really need to do in school? Do some students study too much?

3. What is the most effective way to have a good social group in school?

4. Does social media use hurt student's social lives? What should the individual student do to have a healthier and happier social life in school?

5. What makes an excellent teacher? How can teachers do a better job (choose one or more) at teaching the information clearly, motivating students, making their subject interesting, or meeting students needs?

6. What makes someone popular? Are popular students meaner than other students, or are they nicer?

7. How important is it to be involved in extracurricular activities?

8. Are school sports good for students or do they take too much time and effort away from doing well in school? Should student-athletes have special privileges?

9. Should schools spend more time and money to develop their fine arts programs?

10. What is the best extra-curricular program to be involved in at your school?

I'm not sure "worth it" is a clear enough question. Here are some alternatives:

1. How can we solve the problem of deforestation?

2. How can we help people who live in forested areas survive economically without cutting down trees?

3. Does ecotourism help prevent deforestation?

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A Rogerian argument is a strategy of how you write rather than a particular topic. Here are some ALS topics:

1. What is the best way to help a family that has a member with ALS?

2.Was the "Ice Bucket Challenge" helpful to people with ALS or not?

3. What are the best current treatments for ALS disease?

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Here is a couple to consider:

Should microchipping be required for all pets?

How helpful is microchipping?

How important is microchipping?

Should microchips be used in humans for identity or credit cards?

What are the uses of microchips in humans?

Should companies microchip their employees?

1. What is the most important part of pharmacy training?

2. How can you choose the best pharmacy school?

3. Does pharmacy school really prepare you for your career?

4. Is being a pharmacist a good career choice?

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1. Can ecotourism really help preserve ecologically sensitive areas?

2. Is hunting tourism ethical?

3. What is the benefit of tourism to XX country?

4. How can an individual be a good tourist?

I always suggest that students ask their instructor for specific instructions if they are not sure what to do on a paper topic such as "synthesis." Some instructors have a particular format they want you to follow, so be sure to ask your instructor what they mean by "synthesis paper." My guess is what your instructor probably means is that they want you to use several different sources and to give the points of view of each one, or to put together an argument topic using different sources. For more on how to write a research paper, see: https://hubpages.com/academia/How-to-Write-an-Argu...

What did the world learn from _____war?

What is the green revolution and how did it change the world?

Many of the argumentative topics in this list could be formed in a conversational way if you start them with the phrase "Are you for or against" or "Do you...or not?" Here are some ideas:

Are you for or against divorce for any reason?

Do you believe in God or not?

Would you or would you not be willing to adopt a child that needed a home?

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https://hubpages.com/humanities/Easy-Essay-Topics-... The article gives not only topic ideas, but also links to good essays and research articles you can use to help you write your paper.

Here are some possible topics, many of which could apply to other nations if you substituted a different country name:

How is the popularity of fast food chains like KFC in Ghana changing the health of the nation?

What is the best way for the government of Ghana to provide health care to rural areas?

How can Ghana fight corruption?

How have artists from Ghana sought to influence their culture?

Here are some easy animal topics:

1. Should pit bulls and other dogs considered more prone to aggression be banned from apartment buildings?

2. When is it best to euthanize a sick or elderly pet?

3. How can a city move to be a "no kill" zone for pets brought to shelters?

4. Should domestic food animals like dairy cows, cattle and chickens be raised in pens or allowed to roam free?

5. Should cats be kept indoors?

6. Is it ethical to de-claw a pet cat?

7. How important is it for children to be exposed to farm life and farm animals through field trips or 4-H clubs?

8. Is hunting a good way to conserve the environment?

9. What are the best pets besides dogs and cats?

10. Should people keep exotic pets?

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While you should always talk with your instructor and listen carefully to any instructions, I think what you are referring to as an "inquiry project" is basically an argumentative research essay which starts with a question. The best way to create an effective inquiry is to:

1. Choose a question that really interests you.

2. Research to find out the different views people have on that question.

3. Get accurate statistics and data that explain the current situation and any proposed solutions or ideas that have already been tried to solve the problem (explain the cause, define the situation, etc.).

4. Organize and write your essay using my guidelines: https://owlcation.com/academia/How-to-Write-an-Arg...

Here are some alternatives on that issue:

1. What is the best way that teachers can use video games in the classroom?

2. What are the top educational video games that actually teach students?

3. Can video games teach better than traditional methods?

4. What does the research say about how much students learn by doing video games?

5. Which subjects work better for video gaming in education?

6. What makes an excellent educational video game?

A good way to look for statistics and facts that are easy to find is to search on Google Scholar, or to use a regular Google search but put "government" into your search. Make sure you look up a government website, which will provide authoritative sources. I searched "government alcohol facts," and came up with both a Centers of Disease Control Fact Sheet and also a National Institute of Health Alcohol Facts and Statistics website. What is great about these websites is that if you look at the bottom of the article, they usually have links to the original papers. Those papers are excellent sources for your research, and can often give you plenty of information for your paper. Ask your instructor to see if they will also accept the government websites as research sources. A final way to get sources is to look for a medical or non-profit organization that researches that topic.

A good argumentative topic needs to be stated as a question which has more than one answer. It can't be an argumentative topic if there is just a description of something or a question that has only one, definitive answer. Here are some topic questions on single parents:

1. Do single parents have struggles that go above an beyond the struggles of two-parent families?

2. What are the most difficult struggles for single parents?

3. What is the best way to help single parents with their struggles to parent well?

Start with statistics about how the current system is costly and some stories that show how it does not provide adequate service to patients.

1. Will electronic music continue to remain popular?

2. How will Virtual Reality change the music industry?

3. Will record labels be able to survive? Should they?

4. How is technology shortening the road to fame for music artists?

5. How valuable is a music education in K-12 schools?

Addiction is an easy topic to research although it is a hard issue to solve. I have a number of mental health topic questions along with research links in my article: https://hubpages.com/humanities/Easy-Essay-Topics-...

There are lots of good possibilities for this assignment if you think about arguing whether this changed the way Americans viewed something, or whether the event was good or bad for Americans, or whether Americans had the right response. Choosing to argue from an unusual side can sometimes make a more interesting paper. Here are some possibilities:

How did the Civil War change the American ideas of democracy?

Was the Great Depression good for America?

1. What are some of the common mistakes made during a routine oral examination?

2. What is the best way to motivate people to do excellent home care of their teeth?

3. How will metal-free direct dentistry change the industry?

4. Are prepless and minimal preparation veneers really superior?

5. How are lasers best used in dentistry?

6. How can dental impressions be made more comfortable and accurate?

I always have my students start with a thesis question first. The question should be one that is not yet agreed on by people and one which does not have a simple answer. Then your answer to that question is the thesis. I give examples and a simple step-by-step explanation of how to create both a thesis and topic sentences in my articles here: https://hubpages.com/humanities/Easy-Ways-to-Write...

Here is an article that lists topics for high school students to write about: https://owlcation.com/humanities/150-Argument-Essa...