1) Think about the kinds of subjects you like to talk about
outside of class with friends, co-workers, parents and family,
etc. Make a list of these topics. 2) Complete the following
idea-starters: a. My friends and I like to argue about . b. I
think it is wrong when . . . c. I wish I could convince someone
that . . . d. I am definitely opposed to . . . e. Someone
believes . . .; however, I beieve . . . f. I wish this
university would address the problem of . . . g. I think we
should pass a law so that . . . 3) Read through some current
newspapers and note the stories that interest you. Think about
why they interest you; is this an issue that you would like to
know more about? One caveat is in selecting current topics from
newspapers you may choose a topic that has very few related
sources. Be sure to select a current topic that has a history to
it or a topic that can be related to a larger issue where there
should be sufficient material. 4) Choose one topic from the
lists you have made. Spend some time writi