Argument Essay Topics

List of Argument Essay Topics

* Is global climate change man-made?

* Is the death penalty effective?

* Is our election process fair?

* Do colleges put too much stock in standardized test scores?

* Is torture ever acceptable?

* Should men get paternity leave from work?

* Is a lottery a good idea?

* Do we have a fair taxation system?

* Do curfews keep teens out of trouble?

* Is cheating out of control?

* Are we too dependent on computers?

* Are parents clueless about child predators on the Internet?

* Should animals be used for research?

* Should cigarette smoking be banned?

* Are cell phones dangerous?

* Are law enforcement cameras an invasion of privacy?

* Are test scores a good indication of a school's competency?

* Do we have a throw-away society?

* Is child behavior better or worse than it was years ago?

* Should companies market to children?

* Should the government have a say in our diets?

* Does access to condoms prevent teen pregnancy?

* Does access to condoms irresponsible, dangerous, or bad behavior?

* Are actors and professional athletes paid too much?

* Are CEO's paid too much?

* Do violent video games cause behavior problems?

* Should creationism be taught in public schools?

* Are beauty pageants exploitive?

* Should English be the official language in the United States?

* Should the racing industry be forced to use biofuels?

* When should parents let teens make their own decisions?

* Should the military be allowed to recruit at high schools?

* Should the alcoholic drinking age be increased or decreased?

* Does age matter in relationships?

* What age is appropriate for dating?

* Should gay couples be able to marry?

* Are there benefits to attending a single-sex school?

* Does boredom lead to trouble?

* Does participation in sports keep teens out of trouble?

* Is competition good?

* Does religion cause war?

* Should the government provide health care?

* Should girls ask boys out?

* Are girls too mean to each other?

* Is homework harmful or helpful?

* Should students be allowed to grade their teachers?

* Is the cost of college too high?

* Is college admission too competitive?

* Should we do more to deal with the problem of domestic violence, or is the problem exaggerated?

* We are becoming overwhelmingly dependent on computers. Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we