Essay topics

(Semester 1, 2020-2021)
Cause-effect
• the positive effects of using social media in the classroom
• the reasons that friendships sometimes die
• the beneficial effects of international travel on an individual
• the effects of solar-powered cars and electric cars on society

Comparison
• online learning vs. learning in traditional classrooms
• e-book vs. printed books
• transport in the past vs. after the invention of airplanes
• online shopping vs. traditional shopping

Argument
• taking parenting classes before they decide to have a baby
• children’ full access to technology before the age of five
• high school students and one year studying a foreign language course
• paying attention to the opinions and actions of celebrities, such as actors or sports
stars

Problem-solution
• endangered species
• disappearance of languages
• smartphone addiction
• student cheating

Reaction
• evaluating a university course
• reflecting on experiences of social distancing

(Write at least 400 words)