Blog Writing Prompt #3
Choose five topics that you think are potential research topics for your paper and briefly (in 2 to 5 sentences) explain why these topics are of interest to you.
Drunk Driving- Drunk Driving is very important because it is a very dangerous thing to do. A person who is drunk driving can badly hurt or even kill themselves and other people. If a person is drunk they should not be anywhere near a car.
Gay Adoption- Gay adoption to me is very important. A gay couple should be able to have a couple, even if they might not have the right body parts or organs. gay couple should have the same amount of rights as a straight couple.
Divorce- Divorce should be able to happen. If a person, or the couple, is not happy in a relationship, they should not be together.
Bullying- Bullying should not be okay in any type of way. A person can get very hurt by ones words, and can go very far in order to get a message across.
Rape- Rape is nothing to joke about. Rape can seriously mentally and physically hurt someone. It is not fun, nor is it pleasureable.
Prewriting Question
- What cases can be made for or against X?
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Drunk Driving: A case that can be made up with drunk driving is if a drunk driver struck and killed. This happens very often when a person is drunk and gets behind the wheel. Drunk driving is very dangerous and is not something to that should happen.
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Gay Adoption: A case that can be made up with gay adoption is if a gay couple wanted to have a baby, and somehow it did not work out. A gay couple should have just as many rights as a straight couple.
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Divorce:A case that can be made up with divorce is a man that wants a divorce, and the wife not wanting to agree to it. If a person is not happy they should not have to stay in the relationship.
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Bullying: A case that can be made up with bullying is if someone is getting cyber-bullied, and the police will not do anything about it.
Critical Thinking & Analysis
- Should states adopt stricter penalties for drivers who refuse to take a BAC test? Why or why not?-I think states should adopt the stricter penalties who refuse to take the BAC test. If they were not drunk then they should have no problem taking the test
- Should laws be enacted that require ignition-interlock devices for all convicted drunk drivers, including first-time offenders? Why or why not.-Laws should be enacted that require
- Do you think DUI checkpoints should be used more often and in more places? Explain-Yes. DUI checkpoints should be used more often in more places for the safety of others.
- Describe other measures you think could be implemented to reduce drunk driving.-Less alcohol being made and sold in stores.
Critical Thinking & Analysis
- Should couples stay together in a troubled marriage rather than divorce? Why or why not?-If one is not happy in a marriage, then they should not have to me together.
- Are there any reasons why couples should divorce? Explain.-Cheating, money issues, Lost feelings.
- What steps do you think the government should take to encourage marriage and lower the divorce rate?-The government should not get in the way of the couple. If they want to get divorced then that is their opinion.
- What impact does divorce have on society?-I do not feel divorce has an impact on society.
Critical Thinking & Analysis
- Do you think schools are doing enough to stop bullying? Explain your answer.-I do not feel schools are doing anything with bullies because it still continues to this day.
- How should bullies be punished?-Suspension, detention,etc.
- What should schools do to help students who are the victims of bullies?-Actually have a no bully free zone school.
- What are the reasons that students bully other students? How can this behavior be changed?-No student should get bullied ever.