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The 40-30-20-10 Rule: Should tests be skewed for age differences?

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The 40-30-20-10 Rule: Should tests be skewed for age differences?

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Clayton Sumrall

approved

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Are humans the main factor to climate change 

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Are humans the main factor to climate change 

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-Adeline

approved

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How is implementing therapy helpful to childhood development

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How is implementing therapy helpful to childhood development

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Nerissa

approved but make sure it's argumentative and not just informative

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Shouls animals be used for human medicine testing?

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Shouls animals be used for human medicine testing?

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Zaki

approved

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-Becca S.

approved

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should florida implement school-sponsored archery programs?

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should florida implement school-sponsored archery programs?

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-savannah

approved

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"Is intensive participation in a sport good or bad for teenagers."

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"Is intensive participation in a sport good or bad for teenagers."

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will- approved

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Why We Should Redesign the American Flag 

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Why We Should Redesign the American Flag 

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Alex Szurkus

approved- make sure you have a counterclaim and it doesn't lean informative

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Cameron Smith

approved- are you focusing on decriminalization of drugs?

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Are there positive aspects of reality TV? 

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Are there positive aspects of reality TV? 

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-AddaLynn Kirkland

this is informative. we need an argument

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Brandon

approved
make sure you are arguing for something- like...

""Pharmacists should do more to prevent prescription drug abuse?" or something.. .

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Should the Unites States stay out of the war in Ukraine

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Should the Unites States stay out of the war in Ukraine

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-Ryan Hoffman

approved

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approved
Addisyn Drake

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Should there be harsher penalties for police officers for police brutality especially in African American communities.

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Should there be harsher penalties for police officers for police brutality especially in African American communities.

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-Nick Augusto

"Should there be harsher penalties for excessive police violence in the United States?"

What should police units do to lessen the violence in America?

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Should coaches or teams be held responsible if their athletes are caught using illegal substances. -Jacob Hunt

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Should coaches or teams be held responsible if their athletes are caught using illegal substances. -Jacob Hunt

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What Is the Best Environment for People to Work In for Increased Productivity?

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What Is the Best Environment for People to Work In for Increased Productivity?

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blakely smith

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Should there be a limit on how much homework a teacher can give?

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Should there be a limit on how much homework a teacher can give?

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Jack Hall

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Should transgender men and women be allowed to play in competitive sports or is it an unfair advantage? - miguel García

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Should transgender men and women be allowed to play in competitive sports or is it an unfair advantage? - miguel García

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Should more money be allocated to American school lunch systems?

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Should more money be allocated to American school lunch systems?

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-Angelo C

approved- you'll need to find out how much money is given to it now, and give evidence for where the extra money will come from- also, I think the budget changes in EACH country (maybe state) so you might want to focus on Florida, if so.

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should service dogs have to be trained by trained/licensed officials in the US (In the US anyone can train a service dog)

approved

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animal testing in us illegal

approved

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space travel budget approved

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should non smokers get more days off than smokers

approved with evidence only

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should smoking be illegal? - julia ballay

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should smoking be illegal? - julia ballay

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choose a specific place (like the United States) but approved

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“Does playing a sport in highschool benefit students?”

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“Does playing a sport in highschool benefit students?”

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-Will Dannreuther

i think the evidence is clear that is is beneficial- not much need to argue it

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“Should students be able to leave campus for lunch”

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“Should students be able to leave campus for lunch”

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-Parker H.

are you specifically talking about GBHS? or all high schools?

approved

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Do schools negatively impact students mental health?

what is the purpose of arguing this? what will be the point? Most students can not just leave school, so if you argue that it has a negative impact, what can they do about it? We want the argument to make a difference. Maybe...

"Schools should provide free mental health counseling to students" but then again, GBHS DOES provide that, and many just don't use it...

I don't know keep thinking

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Should people without children be exempt from taxes towards public education?

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Should people without children be exempt from taxes towards public education?

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Ryan Shave

approved

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Should teachers be paid more?

-Colin Nelson

approved but pay is different per state and per county so be specific

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Should immigrants and refugees be allowed citizenship automatically in the U.S.?

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Should immigrants and refugees be allowed citizenship automatically in the U.S.?

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cole rocha

approved

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Allison Smith

approved

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Should ASL be a required learning course in school
-Emma Himlin

approved

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According to Florida Law charges, rape can vary from three years to 15 years in prison- Is the penalty of 3 years too small? 

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According to Florida Law charges, rape can vary from three years to 15 years in prison- Is the penalty of 3 years too small? 

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-genevieve mcgee

approved

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Should children be given phones at a younger age?

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Should children be given phones at a younger age?

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-julie york

approved

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Should Americans have the right to keep and bear arms.

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Should Americans have the right to keep and bear arms.

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-Denver Boyett

approved

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-asia lim

approved

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should being a reff have an age limit -brooke burger

Meaning a referee in sports? All sports? Professional? High School? What is the current age limit? Is there evidence that it should be changed? Might be difficult.

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How has the Internet changed or affected the mental health of children

this is informative. pick an argument topic with two sides

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IS ADD/ADHD DIAGNOSED TOO EARLY ON? - Kai

approved

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More pay for special warfare operators across the board.

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More pay for special warfare operators across the board.

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Why do private contractors pay seals and rangers more than 5 times as much as the government?
-Jake Hooten

approved

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Should the United States become more physically involved in the Russia V. Ukraine war

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Should the United States become more physically involved in the Russia V. Ukraine war

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-Matthew McChesney

approved but only if you have a lot of current data to back this up.

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Should people serving prison sentences be allowed to vote?

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Should people serving prison sentences be allowed to vote?

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- Sienna Wnetrzak

approved

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Should the sales and use of alternative fuel vehicles be mandated by the government?

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Should the sales and use of alternative fuel vehicles be mandated by the government?

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-Austin Caponi

approved

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1. Should social media platforms be banned from collecting their users' data?

approved

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Should standardized testing be abolished in schools?

approved

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Should the United States keep themselves out of international affairs

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Should the United States keep themselves out of international affairs

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-Ryan Hoffman

impossible to argue this. you will need to pick a specific international affair. You can't prove that we should pretend the world doesn't exist because there would be too many exceptions

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should the death penalty be abolished?

be specific. In the whole united states? these laws differ by state.
approved

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Should D.T.C. (direct to consumer) advertising of prescription drugs be illegal?

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Should D.T.C. (direct to consumer) advertising of prescription drugs be illegal?

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Alisa MacKinnon

approved

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Should kids and teenagers receive an allowance?

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Should kids and teenagers receive an allowance?

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Sage Poteet

approved

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Should laws be implemented that prevent the use of gasoline vehicles as electric vehicles increase in popularity?

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Should laws be implemented that prevent the use of gasoline vehicles as electric vehicles increase in popularity?

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foster hancy

approved

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Are motorcycles more dangerous than cars

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Are motorcycles more dangerous than cars

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joshua hartig

what will be the point of this? sounds informative. if they are more dangerous, so what? will you suggest they be banned?

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Should volleyball be a high school men’s sport 

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Should volleyball be a high school men’s sport 

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-Sam k
approved

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reagan o

what is the argument?

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Should the government increase tariffs and restrictions on foreign companies to benefit U.S. based corporations?

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Should the government increase tariffs and restrictions on foreign companies to benefit U.S. based corporations?

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-Gene Lamie

approved

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Should the minimum wage be increased?

pick a specific state since it's different per state or do you mean the federal min wage?

approved

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Should schools provide laptops for all students?

I think it's obvious that they should, but that they don't always have the money to do so. Not sure this would be worth arguing because I don't think a lot of people are out there saying "Don't give kids laptops!"

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Should men and woman's pay be equal in sports

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Should men and woman's pay be equal in sports

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sarah cornwell

approved

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-Adeline Parrish

so specific and what difference will it make? this will be hard to find academic sources about.

but related, you could definitely do something about fast fashion or fashion quality vs cost

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Should there be bans on abortion?
- Kate Westholm

you will have to be very specific because the laws on this are different in literally every state.

so it could be " Should there be a federal ban on abortion after 10 weeks" or "Should Florida allow abortion up until 20 weeks" etc. be very specific. And you must use current, scientific research- religious beliefs do not count as evidence (other than anecdotal)

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Should there be laws against animal testing in the US?
Karsen Cofield

I'm sure there already are SOME laws. So you would need to find out what those are and if you are wanting a full BAN on all animal testing or if you just want the laws modified.

approved

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Should the country have tighter gun control laws?

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Should the country have tighter gun control laws?

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-Addie Troxell

approved

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Are low-income housing projects in high density population areas effective?

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Are low-income housing projects in high density population areas effective?

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- Jake Van Dermark

approved

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Should the cost of healthcare in US be regulated as an approach towards enhancing access?

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Should the cost of healthcare in US be regulated as an approach towards enhancing access?

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Anna Claire Ruffin

approved

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Was Thomas Jefferson a hero or a villain?

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Was Thomas Jefferson a hero or a villain?

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Andrew Geller

not relevant- meaning, what difference does this make to us now. topic has to be current and use current research. - and can't be proven. It will ultimately be your opinion since deciding if someone is a hero or villain is relative to someone's personal beliefs.

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"Should Death Penalty be abolished in the United States?"

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"Should Death Penalty be abolished in the United States?"

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-Evan White

approved

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"Should athletes’ results be removed from the records if they are caught using illegal substances?"

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"Should athletes’ results be removed from the records if they are caught using illegal substances?"

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-Jacob Hunt

why is this relevant? who cares if their results are removed from records? meaning if we find the fastest person in the world was on drugs when they won the race? Just deleting the records? Is there evidence on BOTH sides of this issue that make it worth aruging?

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-Aiden Macken

approved

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Are zoos beneficial or harmful to wildlife?

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Are zoos beneficial or harmful to wildlife?

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Molly Shaw

this is a very over-done topic. What new thoughts will you bring to the conversation? Has new research come out that changes what we already know?

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Is a flat tax rate better than a progressive tax rate?

approved but make sure to give historical context/background

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-Bella Welch

Meaning what? If you fail PE, it shouldn't affect GPA?

approved

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Do  parents need to limit there teens screen time and social media every day, or can they be trusted to limit themselves?

Zane baker
approved

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Bence Sarkadi

approved

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Should the United States reform their healthcare system?

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Should the United States reform their healthcare system?

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Lucas Schneidt

approved

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do video games effect a Childs behavior?
-Andrew Pruitt

do not argue whether or not IT DOES. if you find evidence, you might argue whether or not it affects it negatively. I feel this has been argued so many times, though. What new thoughts will you bring the conversation. Has new research surfaced?

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Does listening to music help with peoples mental health?

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Does listening to music help with peoples mental health?

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Blakely smith

this is one that I'm not sure is worth arguing. Who is out there arguing that music DOES NOT help mental health? If no one is saying that, then there's no need to argue that it is. It would just be informative.

Could I do

Has the internet made society better?

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Is homework actually beneficial for students?

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Is homework actually beneficial for students?

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-Camden Moore

approved

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“Is Vegan Life the Better Life?” -Breanna Pardee

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“Is Vegan Life the Better Life?” -Breanna Pardee

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we can't say whether or not it is "better" but we can say things like it's more sustainable, more economical, or more healthy. those can be proven, but not "better"

approved

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Should Artificial Intelligence be legal?

approved but you will need to be specific on a certain type of AI and legal where- we can't make broad statements about the world.. so more like

"Should using AI in the medical field be illegal in the United States?" or something equally specific

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Is “reality” skewed when TV cameras and producers are present? 

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Is “reality” skewed when TV cameras and producers are present? 

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-Becca Sisinno

hey! interesting topic but I think it is well known that "reality" TV is not "reality. What would you be trying to argue? Who is arguing that it is reality? And what is the purpose of arguing it?

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How can we encourage medical staff to make the system better while still requiring the same "treatment" we have always accepted. -addison green 

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How can we encourage medical staff to make the system better while still requiring the same "treatment" we have always accepted. -addison green 

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approved

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Should Artificial Intelligence be implemented into working class jobs?

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Should Artificial Intelligence be implemented into working class jobs?

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-Will Marsden

approved

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Should human remains be displayed in museums?

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Should human remains be displayed in museums?

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-Amelia Harley

approved

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Can children get a quality education at home?

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Can children get a quality education at home?

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- Ella Goodwin

approved but make sure there is a point to the essay. If the point is that students can get a quality education at school or at homeschool and we should keep doing what we're doing... then there is no point to the essay because we already have those options in real life.

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Should the salary of teachers working in the State in Florida be increased?

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Should the salary of teachers working in the State in Florida be increased?

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Kaydence Struckel

approved

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-Cale Cartee

What is the argument? What are the two sides?

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What is the most effective way to deal with cultural eutrophication in coastal waters?

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What is the most effective way to deal with cultural eutrophication in coastal waters?

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- Emma Fulford

approved- i don't know much about this topic- so just make sure there are two sides to argue. if everyone agrees there is one clear way to handle this, there would be no "counterclaim" -- then again you could argue that more funding needs to be given to this issue..

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If someone is terminally ill, do you think the patient should be able to request medically assisted suicide?

-Gianna schnuelle

approved- this is already legal in some places, so rather than arguing that someone should be able to request it, you will need to argue whether or not it should be legal in Florida, The United States, etc. more specific

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should we as a nation do more to help minimize childhood obesity?
-izzy s

approved

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What are the impacts of social media on dating life? Which is better, the world before social media or the world after social media?

approved but there is no way to PROVE whether the world is "better" or "worse" since those words are relative- it's opinion based. You could, however, work it more like "The dating culture of teenagers in America has been impacted negatively by social media." and then find ways to prove it.

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"Should children be required to learn American sign language in school?"

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"Should children be required to learn American sign language in school?"

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McKenzie Cadden

approved

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Should K-Pop idols be exempt from military service?

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Should K-Pop idols be exempt from military service?

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Alliyah Regala

approved

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“Should collegiate athletes get paid for playing sports?”
-Zoe Tavai

approved

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Should schools improve their mental health programs and systems, as well as find better ways to bring awareness?

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Should schools improve their mental health programs and systems, as well as find better ways to bring awareness?

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Lainey Orand

approved

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Should Florida unban AP African American studies?

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Should Florida unban AP African American studies?

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Alanna Barradas

approved

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Does reality TV have a negative effect on viewers? 

# data[].attributes.subject
Does reality TV have a negative effect on viewers? 

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Tessa Ngo

approved

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"Should an optional silent lunch program be implemented in schools" -Cali Smith

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"Should an optional silent lunch program be implemented in schools" -Cali Smith

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approved

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-Jimmy Brand

approved

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Should cigarettes be legal in the United States?

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Should cigarettes be legal in the United States?

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-Ronni Barry

be more specific in the essay. Banned as in illegal and not sold anymore to anyone anywhere? Banned for teens? Everyone?

approved

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- Ella Goodwin

this is a tough one because you will have to find data and evidence to support your answer. even if you say yes, what about families that cannot afford to give their children an allowance? You can do it, but make sure you keep focused on facts, not feelings

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should ASL be considered a foriegn language in high school

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should ASL be considered a foriegn language in high school

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Isaac land

approved