Any suggestions or feedback would be wonderful! Thank you so much!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Topic Ideas for Discovery Essay
I'm not sure what I'm gung-ho interested in writing about for this essay, but I have come up with a few topics that seem moderately interesting. I wanted to stick with my theme of ballet, since it's something I love to do and is a beyond huge part of my life, but I'm not sure where to go with it to make it vibrant and unpredictable. As far as the Trends and Controversies categories from Ballenger's text, I am considering writing about the "go green" movement that is sweeping our society currently by asking, "Why go green? Are there really benefits for the environment? Humankind? How far must we take the movement to be successful?" I thought this would be a fascinating topic because the movement is something I've become a part of and would like to take farther. I even switched to the reusable grocery bags versus the paper/plastic options! I'd love to hear thoughts on this... I'm not sure my questions are open ended enough for this paper.
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Both of your ideas (investigating something about ballet, or the "why go green" question) are great! Your "go green" question is a timely one (and your more well-defined topic idea at this point, it seems). There's a wealth of information out there on how to live a more "eco-friendly" life, or on ways to reduce your "carbon footprint." This is a huge topic, so as you research, you'll be wanting to look for a more specific angle or question to help you focus your essay. It's great that you're thinking about topics that matter to you, and I think your ability to bring your own experience into the essay will make it a stronger, more engaging one. In order to reign yourself in on the "green" issue, you might consider asking a quetion like, "Is there anything individuals can do that will really make a dent in the problem?" "What kinds of lifestyle changes can people make that will actually make a difference?" Or, perhaps, "what kinds of changes will I make given the information I've discovered?" Great topic, Caitlin--good luck :)
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