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20 comments:

  1. Amanda Lakharam
    Topic: Common core/ state exams on elementary school students

    Possible Thesis: Common core is the official curriculum adapted or followed by nearly 41 states in the United States. What this means is students are expected to follow the high standards of the state. This includes learning difficult material at a young age, and the possibility of being left behind if not passing these exams.

    Three Points: Are common core standards too high? Why do so many parents choose to opt their children out of taking these exams? What are the benefits of taking and preparing for these common core state exams?

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  2. Aldair Perez-Reyes
    Topic: Should student-athletes get paid?

    Thesis: For many years, universities have been generating an abundance amount of money off of student-athletes. As the years go on, this will only keep on increasing more and more. Universities generate so much money, it is just a question of time if student-athletes should get paid?

    3 main points:
    Why/Benefits of student-athletes getting paid.
    How much effort and time is put in playing at a high level.
    Why shouldn’t student-athletes be paid?

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  3. Topic:Should High School athletes go straight to professional leagues?

    Thesis: In years prior, many High School basketball players have made the jump to the NBA as opposed to going to college until 2006 when the "One and done" rule was implemented. The conversation as to wether players should have the right to skip college and go to the pros has been around for years

    Possible Main Points:
    The difference in talent levels
    money
    education in case sports dont pan out

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  4. Ryan Lynch

    Topic: Should people continue to work from home, if possible, after the pandemic is over?

    Thesis: Do to the coronavirus, many people have been forced to work from home until further notice. However, this fact has not necessarily been a bad thing for a lot of people. Once getting use to the new way of working people have shown that they don't need to go to the office to get the results from their workers.

    3 Main Points:

    1. Positives for the workers
    2. Positives for the employer
    3. The effect on better lives

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  5. Victoria Kender

    Topic: Should we not eat fast-food?

    Thesis: The fast-food industry has been growing dramatically over the last few years. As we have seen the popularity of the food grows among people with them not realizing the following three points: how much money their spending on the food, the food nutritional value, and how bad the food is for their body.

    Main points:
    1. A lot of money is spent on fast-food
    2. the food nutritional value
    3.leads to obesity

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  6. Nicholas Valentine

    Topic- Should the NHL ban fighting

    Thesis: Over the past decade, there has been a lot of controversy over the topic of fighting in the NHL (National Hockey League). Many hockey experts believe that fighting is a crucial part of the game and must not be taken out, while many doctors believe it is time to get rid of the old-fashioned way of playing

    Main Points
    1. Concussion related injries during fighting
    2. major appeal to fans and crowds when their are fights
    3. holding players accountable for their actions

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  7. Nicholas Valentine

    Topic- Should the NHL ban fighting

    Thesis: Over the past decade, there has been a lot of controversy over the topic of fighting in the NHL (National Hockey League). Many hockey experts believe that fighting is a crucial part of the game and must not be taken out, while many doctors believe it is time to get rid of the old-fashioned way of playing

    Main Points
    1. Concussion related injries during fighting
    2. major appeal to fans and crowds when their are fights
    3. holding players accountable for their actions

    ReplyDelete
  8. Christopher Matteo

    Topic-Should we continue to invest in space exploration?

    Thesis: Despite its success, space programs have received a lot of backlash and disapproval from the general public, whether it be because of the high risk of danger associated with launching people in a metal tube at 25,000 miles per hour into the void of outer space or the fact that we could be spending more money fixing problems already present at the surface of the Earth. Not only is our space program one of the finest achievements any species has ever created, in addition to being the birthplace of many modern technologies; the space program is the solution to preserve future generations of the human race.

    Main Points
    1. Can help solve many problems we encounter on Earth
    2. Displays our ability to overcome problems
    3. Inspires curiosity and the desire to learn amongst people

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  9. Michael Tillwitz

    Topic: Animation/Film and TV

    Thesis: The animation industry has evolved so much over the century. Now, the norm is to have 3D animated films. However, it all started on paper; drawing out the movie with 2D animation. While paper and drawings are still being used for concepts and storyboards, it is more about the presentation. Should studios go back to 2D animation, as opposed to 3D animation?

    3 Main Points:
    How creative can you be with a piece of paper, rather than a computer?
    What makes a 2D film more unique?
    Will 2D animation become obsolete in the future?

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    Replies
    1. Michael Tillwitz

      Topic: Animation/Film and TV - Nostalgic Reboots

      Thesis: Hollywood likes to bring "new" movies to the public every so often, however, they lack any originality. Reboots and remakes are only relevant in an attempt for the big studio executives to make extra cash from their gullible audiences.

      3 Main Points:
      The outcomes of the audience from these remakes.
      Hollywood likes to bank off people's nostalgia.
      Why it's more difficult now to come up with original stories.

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  10. Adeena Siddiqui

    Topic: Should schools make it a policy for all children to be taught self defense in schools?

    Thesis: By law if any physical interaction occurs in schools, even if it was an act in self defense, the students involved get suspended. This raises the question in certain circumstances should self defense be allowed and thought in schools?

    Main points:
    1. How self defense positively impacts children who practice it
    2. How we can place self defense courses in school
    3. The future outcomes of self defense

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  11. Matthew Schnitzer
    Topic: Should cell phones be allowed in schools?
    Thesis: Technology has changed over the years, causing people to have their eyes glued to screens for at least 90% of the day. However, schools have one rule that prohibits having cell phones and other electronic devices in students' possessions.

    Main points:
    1. Are the consequences fair?
    2. What if students have nothing to do?
    3. How can administrators handle this problem?

    ReplyDelete
  12. Adeena Siddiqui
    I realized that I posted the wrong thesis this is my corrected thesis: By law if any physical interaction occurs in schools, even if it was an act in self defense, the students involved get suspended. This is clearly unfair and self defense should be allowed and taught in schools.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Patrick Murphy

    Topic: Nuclear Energy

    Thesis: Nuclear is integral to combat the increasing energy crises. Why? Because Nuclear energy cleanliness provide an option over carbon base fuels. While also providing extraordinary efficiency that helps make up for the faults of in renewables.

    Main Points:
    1.Cleanliness of nuclear
    2.Efficency of nuclear
    3. Arguments against nuclear

    ReplyDelete
  14. joseph marino

    topic: Fast fashion

    thesis: Fast fashion is harming the earth and we can help one step at a time
    main points
    cheaper alternative
    bettering the earth
    recycling/putting a stop to fast fashion

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  15. Hanna Brozyna
    Topic: Why greek life shouldn't be abolished.
    Thesis: Greek life is very controversial, some hate it some love it. Being in greek life means a lot more than just partying, losing that we lose a big part of college.
    Main points:
    1.Positive things greek life does for each campus
    2.Networking
    3. Why people wouldn't like greek life

    ReplyDelete
  16. Brandon Waring
    Topic- Do IQ test actually show intelligence
    Thesis- Many people believe that your IQ shows your ability or inability to complete a task. But it does not actually show a accurate perception of someones skills or intelligence.
    Main points:
    1. What does a Iq test actually measure and show
    2.How to actually measure someones intelligence
    3.Arguments against IQ test

    ReplyDelete
  17. Brendan Mattis

    Topic: Virtual Reality is used in most by the people, usually for video games. Although virtual reality is an important tool that should be used more in fields to help people.

    3 main points:

    Benefits of virtual reality in medicine
    Benefits of virtual reality in education
    Benefits of virtual reality in military training

    ReplyDelete
  18. Rebecca Ramsaroop

    Topics Should graffiti be considered art?

    Thesis: in my opinion graffiti should be considered art, but instead of having a set canvas the world is your canvas.

    3 main points:
    The background of graffiti
    The different styles of graffiti
    the different messages that graffiti can deliver

    ReplyDelete
  19. Isidora Malatos

    Topic: Why you should adopt a dog or cat versus buying one.

    Thesis: Millions of shelter animals are in need of homes every year. Meanwhile, dogs and cats are being bred carelessly and irresponsibly everyday for profit.

    3 Main Points:
    1. Benefits of adopting
    2. Getting rid of puppy and kitten mills
    3. Argument against adopting (benefits of buying from a breeder)

    ReplyDelete

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