A free agent is a professional athlete who is free to sign a contract with any team. 

My Research Topic

The topic I pick is sports because I am very interested in sports.




What have we been studying in class this year? In gym I learn how to play basketball, baseball and football.
Which subjects appeal to me? The sport that appeal to me is football, basketball, track and baseball 
What are people writing about? The latest sports and the highlights from the other day.
What's most interesting to me? Sports are fun to play and its good to watch.
Can I find information about that? Yes you can find information anywhere about sports. For example Sport Center.




4b) Why are you most interested in the topic of argument selected? I am most interested in sports  because it is my hobby and also its my favorite thing to do. For example I played basketball, track and baseball and football growing up playing on teams. 

Zoos


Should animals be kept in zoos? No animals should not be kept in zoos because they are misused for humans entertainment. Also they are lock up behind cages which is wrong.

Military Recruiting

1. Do you think military recruiters should be allowed on high school campuses? Why or why not? Yes because some people are 18 years old and they can sign up. Also some people may want to go into the military.
2. Are there any tactics used by the military to recruit young people that you disagree with? Explain. No they is no tactics the military used to recruit young people that I disagree with. 
3. Should the military be allowed to recruit immigrants who are not yet citizens of the U.S.? Why or why not? No because they are not US citizens yet. Also it is illegal to recruit immigrants. 
4. How might the U.S. military attract new recruits without returning to a draft system? The U.S. military can say we give you a job and free education if you serve. 

Sports mascots

1. Do you think sports organizations should regulate what names and mascots their teams use? Why or why not? Yes I think sports organization should regulate mascots names because the names can be racist. Also it is offensive to use these names.
2. Why do you think some Native Americans are offended by the use of Indian names, symbols and mascots by sports teams? Native Americans are offended by the use of Indians names and symbol because they found it racist. Also how the american people treated them back in the day. Example Trail of tears. 
3. Would you be upset if your favorite team had to change its name or mascot? Explain. No I would not be upset because it could be racist and someone I know can take offense.

Sports Youth

1. Name some positive aspects of participating in youth sports programs. Some positive aspects of participating in youth sports programs is you get good excise. Also kids will be in good shape. 
2. Are there any negative aspects of participating in youth sports programs? Explain. No there is no negative aspect in participating in youth sports. 
3. How can parents and coaches help make participation in sports programs a positive experience for young athletes? Coaches  and parents can motivate kids to participate in youth sports. They can also tell them the benefits of doing youth sports. 
4. What steps should be taken to lessen the risk of injuries in young athletes? Stretching can help lessen the chance of injuries. Also drills can lessen the chance of injuries. 

Should leagues impose salary caps for athletes pay? Yes because athletes who are good would get a lot of money and the teams with the most money will get the best players. Then teams with less money would get average players. It wouldn't be fair.





Should cheerleading be considered a sport? No cheerleading should not be a sport because all they do is cheer. They just stand there and look good. Also it is too distracting for men.



Should schools and sport organization ban the use of controversial mascots and nicknames? Yes school sports and sports organization should ban nicknames because it could be racial. Also people may take offense to these mascots nicknames.



Should athletes be allowed to take performance-enhancing substances? No athletes shouldn't be able to take performance-enhancing substances because they will be cheating and also they health will be affected.


Should mixed martial arts be banned? No mixed martial arts shouldn't be banned because  a lot of people like it and also its a sport. Also mixed martial arts is a good workout. It is also a good self defense tool.

Are sports programs for children and teenagers too intense? No sports programs is not too intense for children and teenagers because it allowed them too show discipline. Also give them exercise and get them in shape. Sports are good for the body.


Should student-athletes in college be compensated? Student-athletes in college shouldn't be compensated because most athletes get scholarships where the school pay for there education. Also they are playing for the love of the game. Because it is there life.


Does Title IX discriminate against male athletes? Title IX does discriminate against male athletes. For example 2,200 men’s athletic teams have been eliminated. Another example is  Colgate University eliminated men’s baseball after 107 years. 

Sports