Writing Topics
Academic Topics for Timed Writing -- On the SAT, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, test takers get 30 minutes to write an opinion essay, so practice with these 30+ opinion topics with a timer if you like
Academic Writing Topic 1
If you could travel to 3 countries, where would you go and what would you do? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 2 In order to have a successful marriage, what steps should a couple take before getting married? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 3 Is book learning or experience more significant in a person’s life? Why? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 4 Is luck or effort more important in one’s life? Why do you think so? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 5 Should art be taught in public schools? Why or why not? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 6 Should businesses that pay for healthcare require employees to exercise? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 7 Should caps or limits be put on the salaries that professional athletes can earn? Why or why not? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 8 Should everyone go to college? Why or why not? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 9 Should grades in school be given? Why or why not? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 10 What are 3 common fears and how can people overcome them? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 11 What are 3 fun vacation places that most anyone would enjoy? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 12 What are 3 good hobbies or sports? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 13 What are 3 important cultural norms or traditions from your cultural background? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 14 What are 3 of the most significant news stories this year? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 15 What are advantages and disadvantages of cars? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 16
What are the 3 most important characteristics of a leader? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 17 What are the 3 most important subjects that students should study in high school to prepare them for the future? Why? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 18 What are the 3 most important subjects that students should study in college to prepare them for the future? Why? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 19 Do movies stars have a responsibility to be good role models? Why or why not? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 20 Do sports stars have a responsibility to be good role models? Why or why not? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 21 What are the advantages and disadvantages of computers? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 22 What are the benefits of gardening? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 23 What are the benefits of knowing your family history? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 24 What are the benefits of personal goal setting? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 25 What are the benefits of space exploration? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 26 What are the differences between long-time friends and new acquaintances? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 27 What are the steps that can be taken to achieve world peace? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 28 What are your top 3 to-dos on your life’s list? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 29 What is independence and why have so many wars been fought over it? (Opinion) Academic Writing Topic 30 What is the government’s role in providing assistance to survivors of natural disasters? (Opinion) |
Write about a Picture...
"A picture is worth a 1000 words," so let's start writing in response to a few photos! You can just describe what you see, write a fiction or non-fiction story, or journal in response to the images. National Geographic's Photo of the Day BBC's Day in the News Pictures Kodak's Picture of the Day Nasa's Image of the Day Writing Websites BBC's Get Writing offers many free online writing courses. Commnet Community College's Guide to Grammar and Writing has quizzes and explanations. Diana Hacker's "A Writer's Reference" features grammar, writing, and research quizzes. The Educational Testing Service's TOEFL Writing Topics PDF or HTML. Purdue's Online Writing Lab (OWL) contains articles on many writing topics. |