Directions: Because a researched argument can be complex, and you will establish an academic question and a topic before you begin exploring the (hopefully) vast amounts of information available to you.
First, choose three topics from your free write.
Second, answer 2.5 on page 34-35 of the LBH and choose 2-3 questions to answer for each prospective topic in order to determine an academic question.
Last, read the LBH 14-16 and answer 1.5 on page 17 of the LBH in order to revise and specify your topic.
Blog post due before 5pm on Friday, July 11th.
Reply to classmate: comment on one of your peers' academic question. Is it broad enough to generate curiosity about the topic? Is it specific enough to narrow down the topic to something that can be written about in 900-1200 words? Please let your classmate know why you think it is a good question, or a question that needs work. If the question needs work, please offer one piece of constructive criticism. Remember the titanium rule!
Blog reply due before 5pm on Sunday, July 13th.
uclear power is it negative misconception.
ReplyDeleteIt is more powerful then coal cleaner then natural gas, and is less dangerous then oil
It has less unusable waste than any other type of power generation.
And because of possible problems it has innumerable safety measures.
But it has a bad rep because of its power.
Cloning and artificial life
Its morally confusing playing god
Could it replace natural breeding,
How it could advance science.
Industrial animal raising
Is it humane?
Can it cause other problems?
Is it more or less effective than free-range animal farms.
Corwin,
DeleteI personally like the idea of you wanting to research Industrial Animal Raising and if this can cause other problems. But, what kind of problems are you talking about? Issues with how animals are raised, health problems from human consumption, or even the financial issue with this process?
My three topic that I am anticipating writing about are: “Coping With Stress”, “Issues With Sleep”, and “Should Parents Be Responsible For The Actions of Their Children and What Age Should Children Take Responsibility For Their Own Actions”.
ReplyDeleteCoping With Stress
1) What causes stress?
2) Are there certain professions that involve a higher stress level than others?
3) What are proven ways of relieving stress?
Issues With Sleep
1) Why might a person have problems with sleep?
2) Can these problems be health related?
3) What are three ways to improve sleep?
Should Parents Be Responsible For The Actions of Their Children?
1) What effects do the media have whether or not parents should or should not take responsibility for their children’s actions?
2) When should children become responsible for their own actions?
3) Should there be stipulations for when children should have to be responsible for their actions regardless?
The three ending topics for my paper are: “Are there certain professions that involve a higher stress level than others”, “Can issues with sleep be health related”, “At what age should parents stop taking responsibility for their children’s actions”.
I think your topic coping with stress might be better if you narrow it down a little more. Not all kinds of stress are the same, like some professions might put metal stress on you while others cause emotional stress or physical stress, and some jobs involve all three. I think by narrowing it down to what kind of stress you want to cover will make that topic not only more interesting, but easier for you to cover in 3-4 pages. I think your other two topics are pretty sound they way they are.
DeletePart I
ReplyDelete1. Parental responsibility for childs behavior.
2. Stem Cell research
3. Privacy on social networking
Part II
1. Parental responsibility for child's behavior.
a. When is a parent no longer responsible for the child's actions?
b. When do the children have to start taking respnsibility for their actions?
c. At what age is a child their own character and no longer an image of their partents?
2. Stem Cell research
a. What are the benefits?
b. Do the benefits outweigh the dangers?
3. Privacy issues on social networking
a. Is the internet safe enough to put sensitive material on?
b. Can the internet be a reliable place for secure transactions?
Part III
1. Parental responsibility for child
A child is no longer considered a liability for the parent accoriding to their actions after a certain age in the teenage development.
2. Stem Cell research
Stem cell research is a reliable and effective treatment that should be utilized in the medical world.
3. Privacy on social networking
Privacy issues on social networking makes for a questionable place for making transactions and releasing personal information.
You can definitely find a large amount of information on all of your topics. On your third topic, though, maybe you can narrow it down to a few certain social networks or forms of social networking, since the internet is such a massive resource for them.
DeleteHumor in society
ReplyDeleteUgly Vs. Attractive
Jazz V. Classical
Humor in society
- How does humor affect the brain?
- Is humor useful in social situations?
- Do we as humans need humor?
Ugly V. Attractive
- Does attractiveness affect your pay in the job market?
- What aspects in life does attractiveness play a part in?
- What are the benefits of attractiveness?
Jazz V. Classical
- What are the affects of classical on the brain?
- What are the affects of jazz on the brain?
- Is one better for studying than the other?
1. Is humor a necessity in our society?
2. Does attractiveness play a role in the job market?
3. Is Jazz a better study tool than Classical music?
Hi, Evan,
DeleteOn your Jazz V. Classical, whose brain are you referring to? Adult? Children? Adolescent? I think your subject on brain is too board.
Hey Jeffrey,
DeleteThank you for your response, I did not even think about that so that's a good thing to point out. I'm not sure which brain I would refer too, that would make it a bit more difficult to research. I have since been thinking about a different topic.
Thank you!
Evan
My three topics of choice are: a gas station on the moon, internet neutrality/ freedom of speech on the net, and effects of DNA manipulation tech on the greater good.
ReplyDeleteUse of moons hydrogen as a private gas station
How did it happen? Travel to the moon has been restricted due to weight of gas, something like 95% of a rocket’s mass is in propulsion weight. This is a possible answer to the problem.
What is it?
Includes: It is a privatized gas station on the moon for refilling propulsion and ensuring the least rocket fuel for travel
It excludes: government controlled gas station.
How is it different from other things? Different by price and sheer weight requirements for travel to the moon. Enables a much broader range of access to the moon, yet carries a huge risk if something goes wrong before reaching the moon.
Cause and effect analysis.
Effect of privatization would be one company monopolization, which company? Who has rights to build disputes of who can claim the land yet greater private control and greater private access
Effect of governmental would be arguments between government. Who has the right to control it?
Internet neutrality
Effect of neutrality? Freedom of speech, greater propogation of world knowledge, greater unrest among people in unfair governmental structures, revolt of the people
Examples? Examples of revolt among a people who have new knowledge, effectiveness of control on people through control of knowledge.
It tastes like lamp
Why did it happen and what results? Any examples of revolt due to knowledge, or war due to repression of knowledge.
Effects of biological dna manipulation for greater good?
What has been a benefit? Tailoring of bacteria to fight disease, possible reductions in genetic deformities, manipulating life for the betterment of all.
What has been a downside? Tailoring of biological warfare, creating new and horrible genetic deformities. “manipulation of life is the sole domain of god” ..religion.
Moon’s gas station
Reduction in gas needed therefore reduction in price
Actual math of it, weight, costs, reduction in price
Is it ethical to send a person to the moon on a one way ticket?
Any examples of malfunctions prior to the moon, malfunctions of similar one way trips and how it went horribly wrong, stability of technology both on ship and on moon
It should be private
Examples of private sector mining being helpful, costs/reduction of private costs, available to all governments, private sector disputes examples of them turning horrible
It should be governmental
Great benefit to that government through earned money, new land, new options for the moon, any examples of governmental control being for the “greater good”
Hi Zach,
DeleteThe topic you've selected is something I've never heard of and it sounds interesting. I like how narrow you've made the topic; you seem to have a lot of significant questions to ask and answer. That being said, since this paper has an element of persuasion, what would you be persuading your audience of? This factor was a bit unclear to me. Otherwise, great start!
Thank you,
Evan
Good question. I have no idea what I will be persuading the audience of. I haven't really chosen a side on the issue yet. I guess the most likely will be either yes it is worth the risk to send astronauts on a one way ticket or no its not due to ethics
Delete1. Stress and College
ReplyDeleteWhere are major causes of stress are, are they in school or outside of the class?
Can it affect both the home, social, and academic life style?
Will it have any negative effects on health, I.E. Heart, body, eating, sleeping, or dreams. Can it be controlled or removed all together to make a person better?
2. Video Games in Culture
Does video games cause social circles or groups by classification of what you play?
Are Video games brining groups together in a defined environment they already know?
Can video games lead to a decline in social activities outside the house, or can they bring people together in more ways than standard ideas of educating about a group?
3. Legos played with at older age
Is there a social stigma to playing with Legos outside of recommended ages?
Could playing with Legos be a form of therapy or a hobby used to reduce stress or create an escape?
Why do people of older age play with a child’s toy, does the media AKA Movies, games, and Commercials have an impact? Or does it stem from an idea of childhood or having children to find a norm that is acceptable?
Hello, I think number one is a good choice to write about, however I think you should be more specific about how your going to write this ... Are you meaning college stress understanding your classes? Or do you mean college is stressful trying to juggle daily life on top of trying to retain information from school? I think you would be able to write a good 3-4 pages on this topic if you remains spacific
Deleteokay i understand what you are saying. it did seem rather broad of a question to ask so ill expanded on it some more.
DeletePART ONE: Massage Therapy, Art Therapy, Child discipline
ReplyDeletePART TWO:
Massage Therapy
-What are the health benefits?
-How is it better than other forms of treatment for injuries, illnesses, etc.?
-How does it work?
Art Therapy
-What information can be drawn from art therapy?
-Are there positive or negative side effects/results?
-How does it differ from other forms of therapy?
Child Discipline/Positive Reinforcement
-How does it differ from traditional methods of discipline?
-What are ways to utilize positive reinforcement?
-Is it similar to bribery?
PART THREE: Massage Therapy
1)How does massage therapy physically affect the body?
2)How are those affects positive contributions to your health?
3)Why might massage therapy, being a more eastern form of medicine, contrast with and be a better alternative to contemporary western medicine?
First
ReplyDeleteFoster children and group homes and the outcome in life for them.
1. What goes on in their mental when they are put in situations like this?
2. If in foster care for a long period of time (until18 years old) how will they turn out to be? Criminals … Successful
3. How torn apart are they? Will they ever be able to forgive?
Racial profiling
1. Why do authorities think that one person committed a crime because of race?
2. What is it about people of color that makes people focus on them as criminals?
3. Is it because of past history of a certain race that makes people stereotype one another?
Understanding Dwarfism
1. Do people who have this condition have many struggles in life because of their smallness?
2. How does it affect them while in public
3. What do they think when they can’t do what normal people do because of their tininess?
Third
1. Are children in foster homes and group homes in the US having many problems in life as an adult?
2. Why do people like to criticize or racially stereotype people because of color?
3. What do people think of them without really knowing a person with this condition? Do you judge the person by its cover and not speak to them because they’re funny looking or would you get to know the person?
You have good topics. The second seems a little too broad. Maybe you can narrow it to a specific group of people who are racially stereotyped?
DeleteOk thank you for you're feedback. I think I know what one I'm going to use.
DeleteI. Topic 1: American Attitudes Towards Breastfeeding
ReplyDeleteTopic 2: Legally Hunting Exotic Animals
Topic 3: The American Attitude Towards Cosleeping
II. Questions for American Attitudes Towards Breastfeeding
1. Why are American attitudes towards breastfeeding controversial while in other countries breastfeeding is a cultural norm?
2. Where did the controversy in breastfeeding come from?
3. How does this controversy effect breastfeeding women now?
Questions for legally hunting exotic animals
1. How does hunting exotic animals effect the ecosystem they live in?
2. How do people legally hunt exotic animals? (What are the requirements to be allowed to legally hunt exotic animals?)
3. How does hunting exotic animals effect conservation?
Questions for American attitudes towards Co-sleeping
1. Why are American attitudes towards co-sleeping so negative, while co-sleeping is commonly practiced in other countries?
2. What are the benefits and dangers of co-sleeping?
3. What caused the controversy about co-sleeping?
III.
Does the controversy that surrounds breastfeeding in America negatively effect women and infants?
Are there benefits that come from legally hunting exotic animals?
Is co-sleeping actually detrimental to the health of infants?
Rachel,
DeleteI believe your 1st and 2nd topic will make a good paper and you will find good research that can help you come up with a synthesis. I also, believe your topics aren't too broad. How does controversy effect breastfeeding women now? Is a really good question.
First: Civil Disobedience, Nutrition, Nurture vs. Nature
ReplyDeleteSecond:
Civil Disobedience
1. Is it justifiable?
2. Can it create change?
3. How would the government respond?
Nutrition
1. Is it really important?
2. Does it help you live longer?
3. Is it cost effective?
Nurture vs. Nature
1. Which is better method to raise children?
2. Does one supersede the other?
3. How can we tell which one is better?
Third:
Is civil disobedience in America still worth it, even though the possible punishment is now very severe?
Is having good nutrition directly linked to having a longer life?
In nurture vs. nature, which one is more prevalent when raising children?
The Nature vs Nurture is a big one, you can keep writing about that for several pages up to ten or twelve with all the sources you will find. i do like the Nutrition subject on weather or not eating a salad every day will help me live a more healthy life. Maybe change that question from Longer life to a Healthier life? As for Civil Disobedience, just be careful were you look for that.
DeleteFirst:
ReplyDeleteInequality in pay between race and gender
Thinking better
Grammar
Second:
Inequality in pay between race and gender
1. Why do women get less pay?
2. Why do minorities get less pay?
3. How did someone goes through education system gets different pays?
Thinking better
1. How does one think better?
2. Why do we need to think better?
3. What does one think about school?
4. How can school help someone to be a better thinker?
Grammar
1. Why do American struggles with grammar?
2. How could someone who learn another language improves on his grammar?
3. Why can we just write perfect sentences?
Third:
Does having a degree have an impact on pay between race and gender?
Does college helps someone improve her thinking?
Is it possible to write a three pages essay without revision?
Jeffrey,
DeleteI would like to focus on your topic of thinking better.
It certainly is broad enough to generate curiosity.
Is it specific enough to narrow down to 1200 words? I am not so sure on this.
It is both a really good subject and not so good in my opinion. The subject itself is one I am personally very curious about. Though I would be wary of how broad the subject could be. I know that if I attempted this, I could literally write for the rest of my life on the subject. Even just narrowing it down to what is better when it comes to thinking could be too broad. Certainly there will have to be a definition of "better" within the paper to make sense. If I were doing this subject I would just try to narrow it down to as specific as possible. For instance the question of does college help improve a person's thinking can have sub-subjects of dicipline gained through academics, broadening perspectives through encountering different perspectives in school and learning speed with accuracy through heavy course loads. Even those mini subjects could fill a paper, each with a positive and a negative. Good luck! Im curious how it could be done.
ps. I laughed at "Is it possible to write a three page essay without revision?" well, yes but any time I attempt it, it comes out HORRIBLE!
First:
ReplyDeleteCocaine Use
Autism
Lupus
Cocaine Use
Second:
1. What are the influences of cocaine in the American communities?
2. What resources do we have to help the users quit?
3. What does cocaine do to the body?
Third:
1. The cocaine capital of America
2. The difficulty of quitting cocaine
3. The long term side effects of cocaine
Autism
Second:
1. Is autism an inheritance?
2. What are the different types of autism?
3. What resources do we have to help the people with autism?
Third:
1. The stages of autism
2. The top 3 kinds of autism
3. How can the organization Autism Speaks help people with autism
Lupus
Second:
1. What are the signs and stages of lupus?
2. What causes lupus?
3. What does lupus do to the body?
Third:
1. Knowing the signs of lupus
2. The different causes of lupus
3. Living with lupus
Dana,
DeleteI would like to commment on both your autism subject and lupis subject because I would say th same thing for both subjects.
Both are certainly broad enough to generate curiosity, I am allready curious.
Both could potentially go well above the word limit. Though your specific questions are very good. I think with those you can easily narrow the topic down within 1200 words.
I really think both are very good subjects. Only thing I would be wary of if I were taking on one of these subjects is not going over word limit.
are you going to explain the generic autism or are you going to go through both autism and its metiforical brothers?
ReplyDeleteI see Corwins point. At the same time I think that if you do the brothers of autism it could be a bit too broad to become a topic that is able to stay short and concise.
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