Choosing Strong Essay Topics

The video tutorial guides writers on how to choose an effective topic for an argumentative essay. It emphasizes the importance of a strong foundation, akin to building a house on concrete rather than sand. The process involves developing a list of potential topics by considering global issues, free writing about each, and selecting the one that resonates most. The tutorial concludes with a review of the steps, highlighting the importance of thoughtful topic selection in essay writing.

What is the main challenge writers face when selecting a topic for an argumentative essay?

• Finding enough supporting evidence

• Drafting the essay

• Editing and revising the essay

• Choosing a topic without much thought

Which step is crucial before planning, drafting, and revising an essay?

• Writing the conclusion

• Choosing a topic

• Finding supporting evidence

• Editing the essay

What is a common mistake writers make when choosing a topic?

• Spending too much time on research

• Choosing a topic without much thought

• Writing too many drafts

• Not editing the essay

What does the house built on sand represent in the analogy?

• A well-researched topic

• A topic that is too broad

• A topic chosen without much thought

• A topic with strong supporting evidence

Why is it important to have a strong foundation for your essay topic?

• It makes the essay longer

• It ensures the essay is interesting

• It provides stability and direction for the essay

• It helps in editing the essay

What analogy is used to explain the importance of a strong essay topic?

• Building a house on sand vs. concrete

• Writing a book vs. an article

• Cooking a meal vs. baking a cake

• Driving a car vs. riding a bike

What is the first step in developing a list of potential writing topics?

• Drafting the essay

• Asking about world issues of concern

• Finding supporting evidence

• Revising the essay

What is the purpose of free writing about each topic?

• To finalize the essay topic

• To develop thoughts and ideas

• To find supporting evidence

• To edit the essay

What should you do after free writing about each topic?

• Select the topic with the most supporting evidence

• Choose the topic you feel strongest about

• Edit the free writes

• Start drafting the essay

What should you consider when selecting the final topic for your essay?

• The topic you have the most to say about

• The topic with the most pages written

• The topic with the least research required

• The topic that is easiest to write about