Issue Topics and Resources for Each

You are expected to use at least four different articles or resources (no more than two websites) for writing your paper and preparing your speech. The more resources you use the better coverage you will have on your topic. Some of the information on the websites may be biased. You will need to evaluate the authority and content of sites you use.

In addition to the links located in this webquest, you may use library books, pamphlets, additional websites, magazine or newspaper articles and any other appropriate resource you locate in your research. Interview a person whose role you are assuming. Go to tips on conducting an interview.

Look at the topics listed below to decide which one you wish to explore further to write your paper and prepare your speech. All of the topics are controversial. You should have some emotion or level of concern about the topic you select. Remember, it is your task to persuade other students to accept your point of view.

Drug Testing and Athletics
(high school, college, Olympics)

Physician-Assisted Suicide

Medicinal Use of Marijuana

Cloning

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