"Big important Question" Essays
by the Acton Academy Eagles
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What are the big important questions facing the world today?
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A Better Life (Optimism vs. Pessimism)
A Better Life (Optimism vs. Pessimism)
by Reina Harper
DESCRIPTION
Who has the better life; the optimist or the pessimist? This essay shows the benefits and drawbacks of the two sides, gives my opinion, and encourages you to choose for yourself.WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT
This is an important question because it's something that is relevant to, and affects each one of us. We're all one or the other and we all can benefit from knowing which we think is better.CREATIVE PROCESS
It took me a while to figure out my opinion on this topic because both sides make so much sense, eventually, I picked one that I think truly is the best. While writing this I not only learned things I never knew about the two sides, but I also learned about a new genre and how to write in it.
Does Evil Exist?
Does Evil Exist?
by Rachel Yeng
DESCRIPTION
Does Evil Exist? In my essay I am writing on my opinion, however hoping that you will make the decision for yourself.WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT
This is a very important topic because, at east for me, I do believe that evil exists and it happens all around us and so it is very relevant.CREATIVE PROCESS
I learned a lot about not only my topic but how to write a compelling and interesting essay this session.
Are All Cultures Equally Worthy of Respect
Are All Cultures Equally Worthy of Respect
By Alani Orosco
DESCRIPTION
Are all cultures equally worthy of respect? I am writing on this question and I am going to be giving you my opinion and what I think about on this question.WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT
This is important to me because this is something that I am passionate about and I care about.CREATIVE PROCESS
I learned how to make a persuasive and interesting essay!
Do we really have free will?
Do we really have free will?
by Brooklynn copenhaver
DESCRIPTION
This is about free will.WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT
This is something that the world has strugled with throughout history.CREATIVE PROCESS
I made sure that when writting this I got all points of view some I may not agree with and others that I dont.
Brains over Bodies, or the Other way around: What makes us human?
Brains over Bodies, or the Other way around: What makes us human?
by Morgan Phillips
DESCRIPTION
IN this essay we explore the importance of defining who we are and who we are capable of becoming, by exploring the phyical, scientific, and emotional advantages humans have over the world.WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT
I think exploring who we are and what makes us human can shed a whole new light on how we live our everyday lives and I think it could be the key to the future of mankind.CREATIVE PROCESS
I first explored the physical advantages that we ahve, and then moved on to the personality and science side of things. Enjoy the essay!
Creativity vs. Intelligence: Are they the same?
Creativity vs. Intelligence: Are they the same?
by Indra Simmons
DESCRIPTION
In my essay, I share my opinion on intelligence, and whether it is the same thing as creativity. I hope you read it!WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT
This is important, because everyone thinks of intelligence as just one thing, when in reality,there are so many types of intelligence.CREATIVE PROCESS
My creative process with this piece was relatively simple. I wrote my initial stance, and I stuck with it throughout the session.
What is Time
What is Time
by Finnley May
DESCRIPTION
This essay will dive deep into the question what is time?WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT
This topic is important because time is something that we always use in our every day lives.CREATIVE PROCESS
Well my process was to research and then let my ideas flow and the experience was a really good one because I myself had not given much thought the the question and it is very interesting to dive into.
Final Edits & Final Draft FormattingDo We Know Anything At All
Do We Know Anything At All
by Davis Burk
DESCRIPTION
This Essay Is about can we know anything and questions like is everything an illusion can be discussed in this essay.WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT
This is important because we don't know the answer to our own world that we have lived in for so long.CREATIVE PROCESS
My lessons learned for this project is the simplest things can have so much meaning that should be looked into and the media controls a lot of how we thing about those questions.Report abuse