Persuasive Topics
Here are the approved topics for the persuasive essay. You do not have to select one from your own program of study, but if you select a topic that is not on the list, you must first get approval from your course faculty member.
Business/Technology
- Cryptocurrencies will/will not have a negative impact on our economy
- Impact of technology (AI, machine learning) in the workplace will/will not have a major effect on employment
- Workplace diversity training programs are/are not effective
- Transferable or soft skills are/are not essential for entrepreneurial success
- Emotional intelligence is/is not necessary for success in business
Early Childhood Education
- Childcare professionals should be/not be required to complete training in trauma-informed care
- Early childhood education programs should emphasize/not emphasize play activity
- The Montessori Method is/is not beneficial for learning
- Methods for reducing bullying in schools should/ should not start in early childhood
- Required standardized tests are/are not the best method for assessing childhood learning
Justice Studies
- Video evidence gathered from police body camera and dash-cams should/should not be released to the public
- Gender equity is/is not a major issue in criminal justice employment
- Privatizing prisons will/will not make the system more efficient
- Participation in restorative justice programs does/does not reduce recidivism among juvenile offenders
- Systemic discrimination has/has not led to disparities in the criminal justice system
Tech and Design
- It is/is not ethical to manipulate photography used in published work.
- Overuse of technology (phone, video games, social media, etc.) is/is not an addiction
- The digital divide is/is not a major issue in technology and design
- Teens who spend more time on social media are/are not more likely to suffer anxiety and/or depression
- Marketing of videogames should/should not be subject to parental control
Health Sciences and Nursing
- Healthcare delivery in telehealth is/is not effective
- Clinical simulation is/is not the best future option for clinical education
- Prescription substance abuse or the current opioid crisis needs/does not need to be addressed
- Unhealthy diet is/is not the main reason behind the onset of chronic illnesses
- Veterans do/do not receive the appropriate help and support when they return from service
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