Research Ideas Should there be a ban on advertising in schools? Should homework be abolished? Are standardized tests the best way to measure how well a school is doing? Do helicopter parents help or hurt their children? Are single-sex classrooms beneficial? Should the school day start later? Should minors be charged as adults for certain crimes? Do smartphones benefit classroom learning? Do privileged children become troubled adults? Do violent video games lead to violent behavior? Are gun laws tough enough? Are there benefits to arranged marriage? Should there be a national curfew for people under age 18? Should student-athletes in college be compensated? Are online classes as beneficial as face-to-face instruction in a traditional classroom? If you are interested in a topic that is not listed, please see me!
Taking Effective Notes Step 1: out relevant articles Step 2: Read and complete a talking to the text with the articles, pointing out information relevant to your three supporting points. Step 3: Review talking to the text and take organized and detailed notes; include all necessary and important information. You do not want to have to search for information later! S T E P S ONE OF THE BIGGEST MISTAKES STUDENTS MAKE IS TAKING INEFFECTIVE NOTES! THE BETTER YOUR NOTES, THE EASIER IT WILL BE TO WRITE YOUR PAPER AND THE BETTER YOUR PAPER WILL BE! E X A M P L E Topic: There are many harmful consequences of helicopter parenting on children’s lives. Supporting Points: 1. Adult children have problems obtaining jobs 2. Children do not develop coping skills 3. Children do not develop the necessary independence needed in adulthood
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