Somewhat (but not super) contreversial topics for a 5 page English assignment?

Question

I have to write a 5 page English assignment this week and I need a topic. I would like something slightly controversial so that it will be interesting but not super controversial (like a abortion, g*y marraige, etc.) because I don't want to get in over my head. If you have any ideas I'd love to hear them, perhaps something environmental? I find evironmental issues rather simple to write about as long as there is lots of information and research available but I am just not sure what exactly to go with. Any ideas really, I'm stuck. Thanks guys!!

Answer 1

what about global warming! its a very contreversial topic to talk about! hope it helps!

Answer 2

Here are a couple of ideas with possible links.

Genetically modified foods:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_repor...

http://americanradioworks.publicradio.or...

Antibiotic resistance:

http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/a...

http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/health...

Global Warming

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/

http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/glob...

Answer 3

Perhaps compare and contrast non-fossil fuel energy sources.

solar vs. wind vs. geothermal vs. nuclear vs. biomass

I think that nuclear energy is one likely to provoke some controversy. biomass will too in light of recent grain shortages/rising food costs worldwide.

There is LOTS and LOTS of information available to you. Your biggest problem will be what to focus on since you only have 5 pages.

maybe instead of energy in general, compare fuel sources for cars/transportation (diesel vs. hybrid electric cars vs. biomass fuel or using mass transportation rather than cars.

you could mention the Segway as an aside. also the New York Times Magazine the weekend of April 5 had a great article about a town in Georgia (maybe?) where golf carts are used by most of the town instead of cars.

good luck

Answer 4

humans effect on this planet(over population, polution, etc)