Topic Ideas on this Weekend of Brainstorming...

Hey Gals and Guys! Someone posted this interesting billboard (and the reaction to it) on Facebook today, and it made me want to remind you that there are certainly compelling ways to discuss a familiar topic like abortion. But you want to be sure that you are giving that same ole' discourse some kind of "spin" or edge, adding life and (perhaps literally) color to an old debate:

So while you should avoid paper topics that are simply listing the pros and cons of abortion or gay marriage, consider shifting your stance a bit so that the question has more to do with: what ethnicities are most impacted by abortion legislation; how are heterosexual relationships defined in Country Music videos; how do Hispanic or Black culture deal with gay, bisexual or transgendered populations. In fact, adding "race" or "ethnicity" to a familiar topic could give it the sense of refinement that a compelling research paper needs. Some mix and match with keywords could be a fun way to start your weekend research, especially if you're not sold on your topic yet... like, oh, say:


"global warming" + "fashion"
"abortion" + "Zen Buddhism"
"Kanye West" + "dental hygiene"
"polar bears" + "Coca Cola"


Play a bit. It will ensure your sanity and my own.


Just a thought! Have a nice, sunny weekend.