Write a research essay about a topic of interest to you. Your paper may be informative or argumentative. You may pick most any topic, with these exceptions: abortion, gun control, capital punishment, legalization of marijuana, lowering the drinking age, and medical conditions (e.g. ADHD, obesity, etc.). While these are useful topics, there is little room for a truly unique discussion. While each person is very unique, I will note general topics that I would personally choose if I were writing this paper: baseball, travel, movies, TV shows, etc. While the format is academic, you can be creative with the topic and have a bit of fun!
Things to Think About
- What are your personal interests?
- What things would you like to explore more?
- Will your essay be informative or argumentative?
- How does this topic resonate with others?
- Is my topic specific enough?