{"id":2851,"date":"2017-11-01T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?post_type=essay-writing-blog&p=2851"},"modified":"2020-07-30T16:56:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T23:56:51","slug":"50-argumentative-essay-topics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/50-argumentative-essay-topics\/","title":{"rendered":"70 Argumentative Essay Topics That Will Put Up a Good Fight"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve spent quite a bit of time in your English classes writing argumentative essays<\/a>. You\u2019ve even gotten pretty good at writing on the topics your instructor assigns. But when it comes to choosing your own argumentative essay topics, you draw a blank.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not that there aren\u2019t any good topics to choose from. It’s that you start over-thinking it, wondering if each topic is too cliche, overdone, or just not good enough.<\/p>\n

Chances are, all you need to do is relax and find a topic you\u2019re passionate about and, of course, one that’s debatable.<\/p>\n

Why Pick Debatable Argumentative Essay Topics?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The name of the essay says it all\u2014argumentative<\/i>. It would be a lot easier to write an essay on something that people generally agree on, certainly. But that\u2019s not really the point of an argumentative essay.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to choose debatable argumentative essay topics. You need opposing points that you can counter with your own points.<\/p>\n

The world isn\u2019t black and white\u2014there are a lot of gray areas. This is good because it means there are a lot of topics you can choose from.<\/p>\n

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I’ve listed 70 argumentative essay topics below, phrased as questions, to help get you started. I\u2019ve separated the topics into five categories\u2014legal, moral, social, media, and family. And I’ve even included a helpful link for each topic.<\/p>\n

Feel free to use the topics for your own essay or as inspiration to create your own original topic.<\/p>\n

14 Legal Argumentative Essay Topics<\/b><\/h2>\n\t
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Argumentative essay topics about legal matters are a popular choice. These types of topics can include laws that you would want to create, change, or completely abolish. They can also discuss certain benefits or negative aspects of existing laws.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to get super technical with legal argumentative essays. But you do<\/em> need to do your research on what the current laws about your chosen topic actually say.<\/p>\n

After all, you don\u2019t want to suggest a changing a law that\u2019s already been changed in the way you want.<\/p>\n

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  1. Should cigarettes and other tobacco products<\/a> be outlawed?<\/li>\n
  2. Should prostitution<\/a> be legal?<\/li>\n
  3. Do the benefits of medical marijuana<\/a> justify its legality?<\/li>\n
  4. Is the drinking age<\/a> appropriate (should it be lower, higher, or stay the same)?<\/li>\n
  5. Should nuclear weapons<\/a> be outlawed worldwide?<\/li>\n
  6. Should the United States put more restrictions on gun ownership and use<\/a>?<\/li>\n
  7. At what age should girls have access to birth control<\/a> without the consent of their parents?<\/li>\n
  8. Should cellphone use be banned while driving<\/a>?<\/li>\n
  9. Does outlawing controlled substances<\/a> only create a larger black market?<\/li>\n
  10. Should corporations be granted personhood<\/a>?<\/li>\n
  11. Should juveniles be sentenced to life in prison<\/a>?<\/li>\n
  12. In what situations, if any, does a woman have a right to an abortion<\/a>?<\/li>\n
  13. Should restaurants be required to include calories on all menu items<\/a>?<\/li>\n
  14. Should an added tax be placed on sugary drinks<\/a>, such as sodas?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    14 Moral Argumentative Essay Topics<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Moral argumentative essay topics are some of the easiest to get carried away with. They can cover a variety of moral dilemmas, from animal testing<\/a> to the death penalty<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    These topics tend to be very debatable because people have different opinions\u2014and justifications for those opinions\u2014on what they think is right or wrong.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re talking about human or animal rights, and it\u2019s something you\u2019re very passionate about, it\u2019s tempting to let your emotions take over. While it\u2019s good<\/i> to be passionate in an argumentative essay, remember to keep your thoughts focused and organized.<\/p>\n

    It\u2019s definitely worth your time to create an outline. It helps ensure you don\u2019t stray off topic. If you need help crafting an outline, review these two resources:<\/p>\n