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ENC-102: ENGLISH COMPOSITION II

Topics for an Argumentative Essay

Argue for or against one of the following topics, following the instructions in your assignment.

· Should newspaper reporters be required to reveal their sources?

· Should parents and other interested citizens censor textbooks and other literature for children in schools?

· Should the United States have mandatory military conscription?

· Should the government provide child day care centers for working parents?

· Should genetic engineering be controlled by law?

· Should public servants (such as school teachers, hospital workers, trash collectors) have the right to strike?

· Should academic freedom for teachers and students be limited by law?

· Should pornography be restricted by law?

· Should sex and violence on television be restricted?

· Should controversial speakers (on whatever subject) be allowed on college campuses?

· Should "victimless crimes" such as prostitution and other sexual activity between consenting adults be free from governmental interference?

· Should children be required to attend school past the age of 16?

· Should English be declared the official language of the United States?

· Should tobacco companies be held responsible for smoking-related illnesses and deaths?

· Should public school students be required to wear uniforms?

· Should schools be open year-round?

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