Monday, January 10, 2011

Paper topic list

Not sure about your topic? Peruse this list of good ideas, then choose one that meets the following guidelines:

  • Has complexity. Either multiple sides to cover fairly, or at least multiple options to compare.
  • You can find academic sources on the topic.
  • Clear and manageable focus - narrow enough to allow you to go into some depth.
  • Be sure to ask a question that will guide your research.
how we teach & learn
origin of the earth
how technology changed theater
how does religion affect happiness
how has the constitution evolved
how do ipods affect child development
teen pregnancy
birthing methods
effects of smoking
eating disorders
coaching methods/psychology: positive reinforcement
motivation
warm up or stretch first
how children learn
human growth hormone
e-sports
business of video games
3d technology
religion: mormon fundamentalism
teaching math effectively
mysterious new years animal die offs
fitness - calorie counting
bigfoot - ratifying evidence
nanotubes
college habits started in elementary school
hollywood vs real police tactics
herbal vs other types of tea
books vs ebooks
cancer prevention
texting and driving
prayer in public schools
juvenile discipline
electronic cigarettes addiciton
prescription drug prices
housing markets/bailout
credit card fraud
tuition costs
abortion
poverty
environment
rights of man: just life and liberty?
rome: from republic to empire
tea parties
free market
net neutrality
alternative/eastern medicine
quality of life
softball
what is biotechnology
superstition
bob marley
charter vs public schools
nursing homes vs home health care
fast food and obesity
pc slang: 'retard'
universal health care
causes of ms
illegal immigration
minimum wage
global warming
methane
legalize marijuana
snowboarders not allowed at some resorts
steroids
immunizations & autism
treatment of those with criminal record
social media impact on families
media and desensitization of youth
787 vs a380
t-notes why and how
world resource limitations
addiction
athleticism: men vs. women
breast cancer prevention
teacher tenure vs. athlete tenure
bridge over utah lake
environmental careers
recycling nuclear waste
land use/planning
logging
environmental justice
animation
weather science
catastrophies
disney/pixar
grading differences between teachers
space exploration
parental strategies: food as reward?
US economy
drugs and the brain
secondary ed in utah
title ix
bcs 
does college prepare grads for real world
formative causes of violent crime
financial pitfalls for youth
aviation safety/technology
need for space exploration
gun safety & regulation - does limitation create safety
wilderness survival
stem cell research
america's food systems - regulation
harry potter vs twilight (see vampiresvampires.com)
teen pregnancy
electric cars
nuclear power
taxation of electricity as auto fuel
trucks as personal transportation
trucks improved safety designs
treatment of special needs kids
underage drinking
cyber bullying
college grading
food stamps
obama admin: where do we go from here
chinese influence on us economy
new healthcare laws
flattening of the world
specialized/accelerated education
world harmony re: religious tolerance
challenge the way you think
drugs/antidepressants in utah
racism & education
drug addiction rehab through endorphins

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