Persuasive Essay Sample Topics

Persuasive Essay Possible Topics

• Space exploration
• Hockey arena/pool at MHS
• Twins/Gophers/Vikings stadium
• Drilling in ANWR
• Free public universities
• Nuclear power plants/waste
• Stem cell research
• Speed limits
• Assisted suicide
• Music/TV/Video game/movie censorship
• Animal testing (medical/cosmetic)
• Gun control (pick specific issue)
• ATV/snowmobile trails
• Child labor/sweatshops
• Music downloading
• Prayer in schools
• Evolution/creationism in science class
• Vegetarianism
• Alternative energy
• Punishing juveniles/trying juveniles as adults
• Steroids in sports
• Graduation requirements/standardized testing
• Salary caps in sports
• Sex offender punishments
• Cults – what are they and how should they be monitored?
• Cloning
• Protecting endangered species (be specific)
• Wolves in Yellowstone
• Protecting children from internet risks
• Solution to terrorism
• Flag burning
• Ending/preventing youth gangs
• Tobacco companies’ responsibilities for health costs
• Senior citizens and driving
• Medicating ADD/ADHD/Depression, etc.
• US’s role in stopping world hunger/AIDS epidemic
• Landmine bans
• School uniforms
• Locker searches
• Curfew for minors
• Stopping meth labs/addiction