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ENG 112: Essays and Annotated Bibliography (Moore - Loudoun)

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Not sure what topic to write about? Try browsing topics in a database like:

Opposing Viewpoints (click "Browse Issues" on the main page, middle right under the banner)

or Issues and Controversies (click "All Issues A-Z" on the main page, far right)

or Credo Reference (on the main page, look under "Browse by Subjects" on the left or "Research Quick Tips" on the right)

Sample Research Topics and Sample Questions

  1. What are the dangers of AI?
  2. What is the impact of ChatGPT in higher education? Is using ChatGPT for college assignments considered cheating?
  3. Could AI robot "companions" combat human loneliness?
  1. Should frozen embryos be considered children in wrongful death liability court cases and how could this impact IVF practices and reproductive care?
  2. Should the law require that parents of minors seeking abortions be notified?

  3. What progress has been made to increase women’s access to reproductive health care?

  1. Is mental illness a risk factor for gun violence?
  2. Can implementing mindfulness and meditation techniques improve mental health?
  3. How can workplace policies be improved to better support employee wellbeing and mental health?
  1. Should children's and teen's social media use be restricted?
  2. Should social media companies do more to combat misinformation on their platforms?

  3. What is the impact of social media on consumer behavior?