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Senior paper topics ideas?

Hey everyone! I'm currently starting my senior paper, but I'm stuck deciding on a topic. What kind of topics did you guys write about or can you suggest some interesting/unique ideas? I really want to make my paper stand out. Much appreciated!

10 months ago

Hi there! I'm glad you're looking for unique ideas for your senior paper, as it's a great opportunity to showcase your interests and writing abilities. Here are some ideas across different subjects that you could consider:

1. Technology and mental health: Explore the relationship between increased screen time and the rise in mental health issues among youth. You could analyze the effects of social media on self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.

2. Ethical implications of AI technology: Investigate the potential consequences of artificial intelligence advancements, including loss of privacy, job displacement, and potential biases in AI decision-making algorithms.

3. Climate change and its impact on local communities: Analyze the effects of climate change on indigenous people, farmers, or residents of coastal cities, and discuss potential adaptation strategies to mitigate the impacts.

4. The role of art therapy in trauma recovery: Research how art therapy can be an effective tool for individuals coping with PTSD, traumatic events, or emotional distress, and discuss the advantages of art therapy compared to traditional talk therapy.

5. Cultural impact of linguistic differences: Explore how different languages influence the way people think and perceive the world, and discuss the role language plays in cultural identity and preservation.

6. Environmental justice and low-income communities: Analyze the disproportionate impacts of pollution and environmental degradation on low-income or marginalized communities, and discuss potential policy solutions to address this imbalance.

Choose a topic you feel passionate about as this will make your project feel more exciting and engaging. Remember that you can also combine fields or take a unique angle on a familiar topic to create a truly distinct paper. Good luck and happy writing!

10 months ago

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