Topics to Argue in an Argumentative Essay
WHAT do abortion, euthanasia, global warming, terrorism and world peace all have in common?
They are actually the top five topics that a massive amount of students love to write about in an argumentative essay—themes that already get on the nerves of many professors!
All those abovementioned subjects may generate well-written argumentative essays, but one thing is sure, no writer can sway readers to accept his point of view in a jiffy, for the simple reason that some of those topics would disagree with their long-established beliefs.
So what other themes students can write about? Here are some options.
1. Hot issue. Anything that is timely, factual, interests and affects a large number of people in a community—that is capable of being understood by them—is worthy to be written. But the said issue shouldn’t only be arguable; it should also be informative so readers would understand it fully.
2. Persuasive line of reasoning. An argumentative essay isn’t only limited to emphasizing an opinion; it can also present an argument that can be supported by credible facts and figures—statistics, interviews, findings derived from books, magazines and experts—to convince readers that the statement is indeed true.
3. Clear stand, which the writer can say in his thesis statement. If there’s a need for him to tone down his thesis to make the grade, he may do so.
4. Sound tone. When writing an argumentative essay, students must have this state of mind that whatever they will write, their readers will surely oppose. And so they have to ensure that the tone of their essay gives the impression of professionalism and trustworthiness all the time.
The formula to successful writing of argumentative essays is actually to never write about topics that can be fought but cannot be won.