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Tips for Selecting Effective Argumentative Topics

Choosing the right topic for argumentative writing or speaking is crucial to ensure an engaging and insightful discussion. Start by considering topics that are arguable, have opposing viewpoints, and are current and relevant. Focus on issues that matter to you personally, as this will sustain your interest during research and writing. Ensure that your chosen topic can be covered in depth without being too broad, and that reliable research materials are available. This approach will help you avoid frustration and craft a compelling argument.

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Tips for Selecting Effective Argumentative Topics

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  1. Someadviceon choosing topics Carefully consider the possibilities before you begin writing things down – a little critical thinking may save you a lot of difficulty and frustration!

  2. Topics • Your possible topics must be arguable! They must have opposing viewpoints for you to explore. Consider these topics: - Bullying or Animal Abuse They’re wrong, and serious concerns . . . but is any reasonable people going to argue they’re right? Select topics that are debatable, with clear pros and cons.

  3. Topics • Your possible topics should be current and relevant, reflecting serious concerns in life and the world. No one should respond, “So what?” or “Who cares?” to your choices. Pull possible topics from events or issues that affect allof us and will appeal to your audience.

  4. Topics • Your possible topics should be important to YOU! Argumentative writing / speaking requires study of the topic, so you’ll be researching, thinking about, reading about, writing about your final topic A LOT . . . and your final topic will come from your possible topics! Choose topics you are deeply interested in.

  5. Topics • Your possible topics should be narrowenough to cover in depth. Consider this topic: - Abortion There’s NO WAY you can cover that topic in a 2 – 4 page essay / 3 – 5 minute speech! If your possible topics are too broad, focus in on a specific aspect of them.

  6. Topics • Your possible topics should be easy to research, and that research must yield facts and data – not opinions. Avoid topics that are heavily based on what people feel.

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