Choosing A Research Topic v03

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Choosing A Topic : 

Brian Surkan / 8th Grade Project / The Walker School Choosing A Topic

What makes a quality research topic? : 

What makes a quality research topic? Does the topic excite you? Is it complex enough to require research? Do experts disagree about the topic? Are many quality sources available? Can you collect new information about it?

Experiential (I): Spend some time… : 

Experiential (I): Spend some time… In a family that doesn’t speak English Living without electronics Blind / Deaf / Mute or otherwise Handicapped Following a specific diet (vegan / protein / etc.) In jail (ask permission, don’t commit a crime)

Experiential (II): Spend some time… : 

Experiential (II): Spend some time… Living in an orphanage Observing classes (by age / gender/ teacher) Observing the Stars Living primitively outside self-sufficiently In a wheel chair

Current Event Topics (I) : 

Current Event Topics (I) Socialized Medicine – Can/will it work well? Volunteer v. Conscripted Armies Should the government regulate fatty foods or smoking in private restaurants or homes? Should Cobb County install a MARTA train line? Is it practical to establish “rules of war”? Should we allow cameras to catch speeders? Should homosexual unions be recognized by gov.?

Current Event Topics (II) : 

Current Event Topics (II) Should gays be allowed in the military? Is NASA a worthwhile investment of taxes? Fixing public schools / no child left behind Childhood Obesity: How to reduce it? Allergies: Why are they so common? Violence: Is it really rising, or is it our perception? Should hurting yourself (e.g. drugs) be a crime? Can the Euro survive?

Current Event Topics (III) : 

Current Event Topics (III) Criteria for Foreign Military Intervention? Who should take care of pirates? Debt Dangers: Small Countries v. Big Countries Is the United Nations Effective? Central planning v. Communitarianism Do violent video games encourage violence? Is nuclear power a viable alternative to fossil fuels?

Common (Overused/Awkward) Topics : 

Common (Overused/Awkward) Topics Abortion Gun Control Global Warming Legalizing Drugs School Uniforms Music affecting Academics Comparing Sports (e.g. Football v. Soccer)