Essay Topic

[w00t]

I was thinking:
How computers work - go thru how a computer works and hardware inside that makes it work
computer programming - go thru programming not very good but intrested in might be hard to explain.
Windows history - boring blah blah bill gates MS-DOS :-D
operating systems - different os' linux, windows, unix all that good stuff
computer networking - networking computers and different types


I want a topic I am going to enjoy writing i get to pick it so that is good at least. I am thinking computer programming just because I dont know much about it and the different languages make sure i'll distinguish a hacker from a cracker so at least my teacher will know :-D.

 

[Scarpozzi]

"Computer programming to get troops out of Iraq"

 

[hypn0tik]

The past, present and future trends of the pornography industry.

 

[w00t]

haha very funny but i'd like to get back on topic.

 

[hypn0tik]

Originally posted by: w00t
haha very funny but i'd like to get back on topic.

I'm dead serious. You shouldn't have any trouble with research. Bonus points for visuals. What's the problem?

 

[sao123]

is this for a computer class or englsh class?

 

[w00t]

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: w00t
haha very funny but i'd like to get back on topic.

I'm dead serious. You shouldn't have any trouble with research. Bonus points for visuals. What's the problem?

It's for school...

 

[w00t]

Originally posted by: sao123
is this for a computer class or englsh class?

English.

edit: It's important I did the essay correct but I'd like to find an intresting topic so it will be a good essay.

 

[HN]

Life of an Internet Forum Junkie?

 

[w00t]

Originally posted by: HN
Life of an Internet Forum Junkie?

\_/ carecup is empty

 

[Kadarin]

Originally posted by: w00t

Originally posted by: sao123
is this for a computer class or englsh class?

English.

edit: It's important I did the essay correct but I'd like to find an intresting topic so it will be a good essay.

"How Computers Work" is NOT an interesting topic for 99% of the people in the class, including the instructor. On the other hand, something like "What is Wrong with the Porn Industry Today" might be.

 

[sao123]

argue for or against a real issue and do some research....

the morality of victimless crimes...
(speeding tickets, underage sex)

why do people think its ok to break laws if they are not big ones...
(underage drinking, smoking pot vs murder and theft)

something pertaining to your age group.

 

[w00t]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33

Originally posted by: w00t

Originally posted by: sao123
is this for a computer class or englsh class?

English.

edit: It's important I did the essay correct but I'd like to find an intresting topic so it will be a good essay.

"How Computers Work" is NOT an interesting topic for 99% of the people in the class, including the instructor. On the other hand, something like "What is Wrong with the Porn Industry Today" might be.

I go to options for youth not going to present to class or teacher.

 

[BlueFlamme]

How long does the essay need to be? How much research is expected? Does your teacher expect new ideas out of you or just regurgitating what you read?

Some ideas without knowing the above:

How to count cards in blackjack.
What letters you should chose during the final Wheel of fortune round.
How modern communications could have prevented the battle of new orleans.
How PKI works.
Discuss Marxism.
Research General Patton's life
Write a paper about torture techniques of North Vietnam (check out Jeremiah Denton's auto-biography)
Find out how your local city determines traffic light patterns.

Be original creative think outside the box, and learn something NEW!

 

[w00t]

Originally posted by: BlueFlamme
How long does the essay need to be? How much research is expected? Does your teacher expect new ideas out of you or just regurgitating what you read?

Some ideas without knowing the above:

How to count cards in blackjack.
What letters you should chose during the final Wheel of fortune round.
How modern communications could have prevented the battle of new orleans.
How PKI works.
Discuss Marxism.
Research General Patton's life
Write a paper about torture techniques of North Vietnam (check out Jeremiah Denton's auto-biography)
Find out how your local city determines traffic light patterns.

Be original creative think outside the box, and learn something NEW!

font: times new roman double spaced font 2-3 pages types, correct grammer, correct spelling, clearness on topic, clarity of writing, citing of sources, general flow of paper. it doesnt say what size font just reading it from the paper.

I already have an essay on woman in combat that i ended up ditching but it's not bad i might just add on to it to make it 2-3 pages. it's about 1 1/2 pages in font size 10 isnt 12 allowed ussually?

it's 3 pages with 12 size font.

 

[Frosty3799]

the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana - why it should be legalized in the United States.

There is plenty of information on both sides of this argument
- the fact that Alaskan state law allows adults to possess up to 4 ounces for personal use (http://cannabisnews.com/news/21/thread21471.shtml)
- the fact that the federal government currently sponsors 7 medical marijuana patients, sending them marijuana joints on a monthly basis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_marijuana)
- the fact they could not produce a medicinal drug without significant side effects to match marijuana (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_marijuana)
- the fact that there is a religion based in Hawaii that is recognized nationally, of which members can possess and grow their own 'sacrament' protected under international religious freedoms law (www.thc-ministry.org)

I am sure you would not have any problem finding information on the other side of the issue.

 

[DaiShan]

Originally posted by: w00t
I was thinking:
How computers work - go thru how a computer works and hardware inside that makes it work
computer programming - go thru programming not very good but intrested in might be hard to explain.
Windows history - boring blah blah bill gates MS-DOS :-D
operating systems - different os' linux, windows, unix all that good stuff
computer networking - networking computers and different types


I want a topic I am going to enjoy writing i get to pick it so that is good at least. I am thinking computer programming just because I dont know much about it and the different languages make sure i'll distinguish a hacker from a cracker so at least my teacher will know :-D.

Ok, everything that you listed is a good topic for a report.

Is the assignment to present information about a topic, or to take a stand on an issue? I don't know what level you are (high school, college etc) but generally when a professor assigns an essay he isn't looking for you to regurgitate the information, he is looking for you to present the topic concisely then form your argument and support it by facts.

"How things work" is generally a poor choice for an essay topic, if you want to stick with an IT themed paper you could do something about the governments request for googles records and the implications of google's refusal, or the implications of compliance on privacy.

 

[w00t]

everyone like "woman in combat"?

 

[DaiShan]

Originally posted by: w00t
everyone like "woman in combat"?

Unless you are writing about a specific woman, it should be "Women in Combat"

Do you have an idea for a thesis statement yet? (what stance are you taking with this paper?)

 

[w00t]

Originally posted by: DaiShan

Originally posted by: w00t
everyone like "woman in combat"?

Unless you are writing about a specific woman, it should be "Women in Combat"

Do you have an idea for a thesis statement yet? (what stance are you taking with this paper?)

whoops ya women

Should women be allowed to participate in combat? In my opinion, no. They are physically weaker and that could hinder the ability of the soldiers as a whole. Also,an argument could be made that they are weaker mentally in combat. Although there are some women that could take it, I think more times than not they would not be as efficient as the men and thus bring their combat ability down. As a whole, most women would not be physically or mentally prepared for combat. If we allow women to participate in combat positions we we'll end up with a less effective military.

btw not very good at writing below grade level high school right now. What do you guys think?

 

[SaturnX]

Ethics of Software Piracy

Both something that can lend itself to the class and your own interests... just don't go overboard on the technical side.

Ugh, I hated English class... so glad I went into Engineering, the only writing I do now is technical writing and memos, good times.

--Mark

 

[DaiShan]

Originally posted by: w00t

Originally posted by: DaiShan

Originally posted by: w00t
everyone like "woman in combat"?

Unless you are writing about a specific woman, it should be "Women in Combat"

Do you have an idea for a thesis statement yet? (what stance are you taking with this paper?)

whoops ya women
Women should not be allowed to engage in millitary combat. They are physically weaker and could hinder the effectiveness of the soldiers as a unit. Additionally, studies have shown that women are mentally unfit for combat. Although there are some women that can meet the physical and mental demands of combat, the vast majority of the time women lag behind men in combat. If we allow women to participate in combat positions we will weaken our armed forces.

btw not very good at writing below grade level high school right now. What do you guys think?

The above is a START on a workable introduction paragraph. You will need to use your own words, and flesh it out. Additionally, you will need to have sources to support the assertions that you made, otherwise it is just conjecture and you should not include it in your paper.


/edit After re-reading my revisions, I would strongly advise you flesh it out and use your own words, the paragraph does NOT flow well.

 

[w00t]

Originally posted by: DaiShan

Originally posted by: w00t

Originally posted by: DaiShan

Originally posted by: w00t
everyone like "woman in combat"?

Unless you are writing about a specific woman, it should be "Women in Combat"

Do you have an idea for a thesis statement yet? (what stance are you taking with this paper?)

whoops ya women
Women should not be allowed to engage in millitary combat. They are physically weaker and could hinder the effectiveness of the soldiers as a unit. Additionally, studies have shown that women are mentally unfit for combat. Although there are some women that can meet the physical and mental demands of combat, the vast majority of the time women lag behind men in combat. If we allow women to participate in combat positions we will weaken our armed forces.

btw not very good at writing below grade level high school right now. What do you guys think?

The above is a START on a workable introduction paragraph. You will need to use your own words, and flesh it out. Additionally, you will need to have sources to support the assertions that you made, otherwise it is just conjecture and you should not include it in your paper.


/edit After re-reading my revisions, I would strongly advise you flesh it out and use your own words, the paragraph does NOT flow well.

My first body paragraph:

When a man watches a woman get shot he will immediately identity's her as his mother, spouse or daughter and this mental connection will disable him much greater than seeing another man shot. If women want to be in combat they should have to do the same training as a man should do because war treats everyone the same, meaning if women do less than men they will be less prepared for war. Also, population is limited by the number of women you have, almost all your men can be dead and you'll still bounce back. Most women are just not up to par with our men I am sure they are out there no doubt but there is not a lot. also if woman were in the military we would spend more money on things than men do not need such a tampons.

 

[SaturnX]

Originally posted by: w00t

Originally posted by: DaiShan

Originally posted by: w00t

Originally posted by: DaiShan

Originally posted by: w00t
everyone like "woman in combat"?

Unless you are writing about a specific woman, it should be "Women in Combat"

Do you have an idea for a thesis statement yet? (what stance are you taking with this paper?)

whoops ya women
Women should not be allowed to engage in millitary combat. They are physically weaker and could hinder the effectiveness of the soldiers as a unit. Additionally, studies have shown that women are mentally unfit for combat. Although there are some women that can meet the physical and mental demands of combat, the vast majority of the time women lag behind men in combat. If we allow women to participate in combat positions we will weaken our armed forces.

btw not very good at writing below grade level high school right now. What do you guys think?

The above is a START on a workable introduction paragraph. You will need to use your own words, and flesh it out. Additionally, you will need to have sources to support the assertions that you made, otherwise it is just conjecture and you should not include it in your paper.


/edit After re-reading my revisions, I would strongly advise you flesh it out and use your own words, the paragraph does NOT flow well.

My first body paragraph:

When a man watches a woman get shot he will immediately identity's her as his mother, spouse or daughter and this mental connection will disable him much greater than seeing another man shot. If women want to be in combat they should have to do the same training as a man should do because war treats everyone the same, meaning if women do less than men they will be less prepared for war. Also, population is limited by the number of women you have, almost all your men can be dead and you'll still bounce back. Most women are just not up to par with our men I am sure they are out there no doubt but there is not a lot. also if woman were in the military we would spend more money on things than men do not need such a tampons.

... please tell me you're joking about that being your first paragraph? Do you have ANY proof regarding ANY of the statements you made in that paragraph?


Edit: For reference, what grade are you in?

 

[w00t]

Originally posted by: SaturnX

Originally posted by: w00t

Originally posted by: DaiShan

Originally posted by: w00t

Originally posted by: DaiShan

Originally posted by: w00t
everyone like "woman in combat"?

Unless you are writing about a specific woman, it should be "Women in Combat"

Do you have an idea for a thesis statement yet? (what stance are you taking with this paper?)

whoops ya women
Women should not be allowed to engage in millitary combat. They are physically weaker and could hinder the effectiveness of the soldiers as a unit. Additionally, studies have shown that women are mentally unfit for combat. Although there are some women that can meet the physical and mental demands of combat, the vast majority of the time women lag behind men in combat. If we allow women to participate in combat positions we will weaken our armed forces.

btw not very good at writing below grade level high school right now. What do you guys think?

The above is a START on a workable introduction paragraph. You will need to use your own words, and flesh it out. Additionally, you will need to have sources to support the assertions that you made, otherwise it is just conjecture and you should not include it in your paper.


/edit After re-reading my revisions, I would strongly advise you flesh it out and use your own words, the paragraph does NOT flow well.

My first body paragraph:

When a man watches a woman get shot he will immediately identity's her as his mother, spouse or daughter and this mental connection will disable him much greater than seeing another man shot. If women want to be in combat they should have to do the same training as a man should do because war treats everyone the same, meaning if women do less than men they will be less prepared for war. Also, population is limited by the number of women you have, almost all your men can be dead and you'll still bounce back. Most women are just not up to par with our men I am sure they are out there no doubt but there is not a lot. also if woman were in the military we would spend more money on things than men do not need such a tampons.

... please tell me you're joking about that being your first paragraph? Do you have ANY proof regarding ANY of the statements you made in that paragraph?


Edit: For reference, what grade are you in?

I told you my reading/writing level was low...dont have to be a dick about it by far my worst subject. It's how the human mind works and our millitary would have to spend money on other things for woman. I am a Junior in High School.