To write a short researched argument, a topic must be controversial and the main point of view
(argument) must be clear. Listed below are three broad and controversial topics. Under each
topic are four narrowing questions. Each of those questions moves the topic toward a more
narrow focus.
Example 1: Violence in schools
1. What causes violence in high schools?
2. Is there a developing trend in frequency or type of school violence?
3. How should violent school children be punished?
4. What can be done to prevent school violence?
Example 2: Drug use
1. Which drugs should be illegal?
2. What kinds of drugs are the most dangerous?
3. Is there a correlation between childhood exposure to drugs and use of drugs in adulthood?
4. What kind of penalties should there be for the various kinds of illegal drug offenses?
Example 3: Immigration
1. What are the effects of illegal immigration?
2. What are the effects of legal immigration?
3. How should immigration laws be enforced?
4. What’s the driving force behind illegal immigration?
After reviewing the three examples, write three narrowing questions for each of the four
topics listed below.
Education
1. Is it necessary to go to college in order to be successful?
2. (Your turn - narrow this topic)
3. (keep going - narrow this topic further) 4. (one more time - keep narrowing the topic)
Sports
1. Are professional athletes paid too much?
2. (Your turn - narrow this topic)
3. (keep going - narrow this topic further)
4. (one more time - keep narrowing the topic)
Health insurance
1. Should health insurance companies be able to charge higher rates depending on a
person’s age?
2. (Your turn - narrow this topic)
3. (keep going - narrow this topic further)
4. (one more time - keep narrowing the topic)
Technology
1. Are people spending too much money in order to keep up with the latest gadgets?
2. (Your turn - narrow this topic)
3. (keep going - narrow this topic further)
4. (one more time - keep narrowing the topic)
Part B: Write a thesis statement
Pick one of the topics above, and write an argumentative thesis statement that introduces your
controversial topic and your point of view. Then write 3-5 sentences that support your argument
based on your knowledge of the topic.
Repeat the process with a different topic.

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