How to choose the ideal research topic:Choose a topic which truly interests you. The topic can be a sociological or environmental problem in your culture. Also, the topic can be a subject about which you would like to know more. You may also choose a research topic from the list below or develop a limited topic which can be researched in the Orange Coast Library or a public library. DO NOT choose a broad topic such as racism, animals rights, gambling, freedom, food, etc. You will need to narrow your topic by asking who, what, where, how, and why questions.Discrimination Protection of victims vs. freedom of speech/rights of the accusedHow to improve race relationsProfilingReverse discriminationWomen still earn only 75 cents for every $1 a man earns. Explain why.Discrimination in educationDiscrimination in the workplace: analyzing issues for todays corporations.Gender discriminationInterracial marriage Alcohol Limits for campus safety vs. personal freedomImplications on violence and crimeIssues with binge drinkingShould the U.S. lower the drinking age to 18?Leniency because of condition vs. community safetyRevoking drivers license vs. being able to attend classes and workAge discrimination of violators Animals Animal rights vs. medical researchShould it be illegal to use animals for sports and entertainment?Humane treatment of animals vs. factory farmsAnimal welfare in slaughter housesAnimal protection vs. business, employment interests Athletes School prestige vs. academic standardsShould shoe companies be able to give away free shoes and equipment to high school athletes?Should college athletes be paid?Doping in sportsWhat are the effects on children whose parents push them in sports?Steroids: Should they be legalized?Title IX: Has it helped womens sports? Has it harmed mens sports?Social effects of team sports Censorship Needed in public school library/curriculum?Needed in entertainment industry?Needed on the Internet?Should parents censor textbooks and other literature for children in schools?Parental filters on the Internet. Does censorship actually increase curiosity and use of pornography?How is internet censorship used in China and around the world?How has United States censorship changed over the decades? College ACT or SAT score requirementsPromotional techniques, such as 1st time scholarships4 year vs. 2 year collegesCollege admission policiesCollege tuition planningDistance educationDiploma mills Computer Crimes and Security Online porn vs. freedom of speechStalking, invasion of privacy vs. reasonable accessHacking crimesworkable solutions?What are the latest ways to steal identity and money?From where does spam email come and can we stop it?How do computer viruses spread and in what ways do they affect computers?Cyber securitySecuring Internet commerce: is it possible in todays arms race of hackers and evolving technology? Copyright Is downloading of media (music, videos, software) infringing on the rights of media producers and causing economic hardships on media creators?Should media producers prosecute students and individuals that they suspect of downloading copyrighted materials?Programs such as SPOTIFY and PANDORACopyright Law Cosmetic Surgery Age limitations on surgeryAddiction to surgeryDemand for beauty by societyThe dangers of breast implants for teenagersThe cost of cosmetic surgeryPlastic surgeryWeight loss surgeryBody imageAre surgeons scissor happy, and are surgeries widely performed when there is no need?; How to choose the ideal research topic:Choose a topic which truly interests you. The topic can be a sociological or environmental problem in your culture. Also, the topic can be a subject about which you would like to know more. You may also choose a research topic from the list below or develop a limited topic which can be researched in the Orange Coast Library or a public library. DO NOT choose a broad topic such as racism, animals rights, gambling, freedom, food, etc. You will need to narrow your topic by asking who, what, where, how, and why questions.Discrimination Protection of victims vs. freedom of speech/rights of the accusedHow to improve race relationsProfilingReverse discriminationWomen still earn only 75 cents for every $1 a man earns. Explain why.Discrimination in educationDiscrimination in the workplace: analyzing issues for todays corporations.Gender discriminationInterracial marriage Alcohol Limits for campus safety vs. personal freedomImplications on violence and crimeIssues with binge drinkingShould the U.S. lower the drinking age to 18?Leniency because of condition vs. community safetyRevoking drivers license vs. being able to attend classes and workAge discrimination of violators Animals Animal rights vs. medical researchShould it be illegal to use animals for sports and entertainment?Humane treatment of animals vs. factory farmsAnimal welfare in slaughter housesAnimal protection vs. business, employment interests Athletes School prestige vs. academic standardsShould shoe companies be able to give away free shoes and equipment to high school athletes?Should college athletes be paid?Doping in sportsWhat are the effects on children whose parents push them in sports?Steroids: Should they be legalized?Title IX: Has it helped womens sports? Has it harmed mens sports?Social effects of team sports Censorship Needed in public school library/curriculum?Needed in entertainment industry?Needed on the Internet?Should parents censor textbooks and other literature for children in schools?Parental filters on the Internet. Does censorship actually increase curiosity and use of pornography?How is internet censorship used in China and around the world?How has United States censorship changed over the decades? College ACT or SAT score requirementsPromotional techniques, such as 1st time scholarships4 year vs. 2 year collegesCollege admission policiesCollege tuition planningDistance educationDiploma mills Computer Crimes and Security Online porn vs. freedom of speechStalking, invasion of privacy vs. reasonable accessHacking crimesworkable solutions?What are the latest ways to steal identity and money?From where does spam email come and can we stop it?How do computer viruses spread and in what ways do they affect computers?Cyber securitySecuring Internet commerce: is it possible in todays arms race of hackers and evolving technology? Copyright Is downloading of media (music, videos, software) infringing on the rights of media producers and causing economic hardships on media creators?Should media producers prosecute students and individuals that they suspect of downloading copyrighted materials?Programs such as SPOTIFY and PANDORACopyright Law Cosmetic Surgery Age limitations on surgeryAddiction to surgeryDemand for beauty by societyThe dangers of breast implants for teenagersThe cost of cosmetic surgeryPlastic surgeryWeight loss surgeryBody imageAre surgeons scissor happy, and are surgeries widely performed when there is no need?