1. What
affect does a recession have on creativity?
it’s been noted that during recessions
many companies are created and notable companies like Microsoft began in a
recession. Though recessions can be fatal to some companies it can also propel many
new companies in to the market place because of the openness towards ideas that could
help solve growth and unemployment issues.
2. Should
the death penalty be abolished?
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The death penalty has been a hot button
issue in the U.S and has created division among Americans. Whether you disagree
with it or agree with it, the death penalty has to be looked at as a
constitutional and moral issue.
3. Has
the media contributed to the public’s apathy towards politics?
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The media plays a big role in helping us
decide on certain issues. But has the media failed to inform us on the real
issue when comes to politics. The media has to come to terms with its biases or else it can leave audiences ill informed
and apathetic.
4. Should
the United States introduce a multiple party system, instead of a two party system?
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In other democratic nations a multiple
party system has been a way of life but in the united states it has been a difficult process in introducing a multiple party system rather than a two
party system. A two party system doesn’t do a good job of representing the vast
majority of people and it only makes sense to have multiple parties so it give
people a platform to express their views.
5. Is
it logical to begin teaching a foreign language in elementary school rather
than in high school?
A foreign language is
essential in opening a child’s mind to a different language and culture but the
policies put in place by the government has not been effective in helping
students learn a foreign language. In order for a student to learn a foreign
language effectively it has to be done in the early stages of life because kids
are able to process new material better than later in life.
You raise some interesting points here. I'm not sure your first question is really about "creativity" --but innovation. If you can find research/make arguments that shows that a recession spurs innovation because people are more willing to take risks, this could be a good argument.
ReplyDeleteI've already kinda spoken about the death penalty.
Writing about the media and "apathy" would be hard because you would be relying on data like polls -- Furthermore, "media" would have to be defined. I would have to make the argument that internet newspapers (huffingtonpost, etc.) has made politics and journalism more accessible -- but its hard to say whether media in general have had the effect of "apathy"
The multiple party argument is interesting, although you would have to address a lot of issues. You may even think about trying to narrow it down.
Ultimately, I think your fifth question and claim is a great question and thesis which will afford you ample research opportunities and yet allow for a good focus. You may also tie this in (or address) the "bilingual" issue.