Possible topics:
1. Tablets VS textbooks-should schools replace all textbooks with tablets?
Sources that support tablets:
Tablets VS Textbooks
Digital text playbook
Sources against replacing textbooks with tablets:
"Apple's ipads cost 5x more than print
"Digital Information Overload Overwhelms and Distracts Students"
2. Should the legal drinking age be lowered to eighteen?
Sources that support:
Amethyst Initiative "Statement"
Lowering the Drinking Age to 18 is better than keeping it at 21
Sources that oppose:
"Dangers of Teen Drinking"
"Policy Statement--Alcohol Use by Youth and Adolescents: A Pediatric Concern"
3. Should euthanasia or assisted suicide be legal?
Sources that support:
ACLU Amicus brief
Patients Right Council: FAQ
Sources that oppose:
US Conference of Catholic Bishops Euthanasia Statement
Living With Dignity
Should animals be used for scientific or commercial testing?
Sources that support:
Animal research: "Diseases and Research"
"Why We Should Accept Animal Testing"
Sources that oppose:
Humane Society International, "About Animal Testing"
The Flaws and Human Harms of Animal Experimentation
Do violent video games make more people violent on real life?
Sources that support:
"‘Broad Consensus’ That Violent Media Increase Child Aggression"
Training Simulation: Mass killers often share obsession with violent video games
Sources that oppose:
"Being Bad in a Video Game Can Make Us More Morally Sensitive"
It's time to end the debate about video games and violence
Social networking: Good or bad?
Sources that support:
"Theater Shooting Unfolds in Real Time on Social Media"
Benefits of the Internet and Social Media
Sources that oppose:
How Using Social Media Affects Teens
"Digital Information Overwhelms and Distracts Students"
Is obesity a disease?
Sources that support:
"A.M.A Recognizes Obesity as a Disease"
"Here's the strongest evidence yet that belly fat is really bad for you"
Sources that oppose:
Causes of obesity: Mayo Clinic
"Overweight and Obesity"
1. Tablets VS textbooks-should schools replace all textbooks with tablets?
Sources that support tablets:
Tablets VS Textbooks
Digital text playbook
Sources against replacing textbooks with tablets:
"Apple's ipads cost 5x more than print
"Digital Information Overload Overwhelms and Distracts Students"
2. Should the legal drinking age be lowered to eighteen?
Sources that support:
Amethyst Initiative "Statement"
Lowering the Drinking Age to 18 is better than keeping it at 21
Sources that oppose:
"Dangers of Teen Drinking"
"Policy Statement--Alcohol Use by Youth and Adolescents: A Pediatric Concern"
3. Should euthanasia or assisted suicide be legal?
Sources that support:
ACLU Amicus brief
Patients Right Council: FAQ
Sources that oppose:
US Conference of Catholic Bishops Euthanasia Statement
Living With Dignity
Should animals be used for scientific or commercial testing?
Sources that support:
Animal research: "Diseases and Research"
"Why We Should Accept Animal Testing"
Sources that oppose:
Humane Society International, "About Animal Testing"
The Flaws and Human Harms of Animal Experimentation
Do violent video games make more people violent on real life?
Sources that support:
"‘Broad Consensus’ That Violent Media Increase Child Aggression"
Training Simulation: Mass killers often share obsession with violent video games
Sources that oppose:
"Being Bad in a Video Game Can Make Us More Morally Sensitive"
It's time to end the debate about video games and violence
Social networking: Good or bad?
Sources that support:
"Theater Shooting Unfolds in Real Time on Social Media"
Benefits of the Internet and Social Media
Sources that oppose:
How Using Social Media Affects Teens
"Digital Information Overwhelms and Distracts Students"
Is obesity a disease?
Sources that support:
"A.M.A Recognizes Obesity as a Disease"
"Here's the strongest evidence yet that belly fat is really bad for you"
Sources that oppose:
Causes of obesity: Mayo Clinic
"Overweight and Obesity"