So I actually have two topics I recently thought about and I am not sure about which to choose.
topic 1: corruption in soccer.
question 1: Why is corruption in soccer something that must be looked at and how has it evolved over the past 15 or so years?
I am not sure if I sorted this question correctly but soccer is something I really enjoy watching and still playing since my early childhood. I primarily watch soccer in Europe, the highest level, and in European club tournaments, league games based on country and and even in the ” randomization” of picking teams into pots for tournaments has always shown the to go in favor of certain teams. This is something I have always seen but never done my research so maybe this is my opportunity.
topic 2: new rap artists aren’t good *( some are )
question 2: Over the past 20 or so years how has rap evolved from a platform where artists make original music and tell stories in their songs to a newer generation of rap artists who mumble and talk about the same things in every song.
Like every other kid in New York, I was at some point introduced to rap music and liked it. There are many good rap artists such as Eminem, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar and J Cole just to name a few who peaked in the early 2000s and 2010s, respectively, who make very unique music. A lot of rappers right now like NAV, Lil Tjay and Lil Pump to name a few, talk about the same things with the same flow in every song and mumble their lyrics.
I think both of your topics are good and delve deep into questions that are different among various people. Because of this, you can add different opinions and it will be interesting to see what other people think. Looking forward to the results.
2nd topic is super interesting. I feel like you can write about the importance of how mainstream media popularize rappers even though they’re complete trash.
I also was throwing up two research questions in my head but I eventually stuck with one. In my opinion, I think both research questions are really interesting but they are quite different in topic so I see where your dilemma comes into play. I’d say choose the topic that mosts interests you and that you feel you’ll be able to write 7-8 pages about. If both topics fit that category then, in my personal opinion, I’d say choose one that you can provide multiple examples for in your head right off the bat. That should categorize one question into something you’re not so knowledgable in, and something you are in. Between me and you if you want a challenging topic, choose the question that you’re not so knowledgable in, and if you want an easier question, choose the question that you are knowledgable in. Hope I was able to help and I’m looking forward to what your question will be.
I feel the second is a much better option to go with, since it’s a much more interesting topic and it’s debatable in a way.
I sort of agree with the others. I think you should go with the second question. I know you are a big fan of Eminem, therefore you will have a lot of points to make against these up and coming mumble rappers.
Hi Vlad, if you go with option 2, I imagine you’ll be doing some research into the music industry as a whole, and will be looking for evidence to support that the music/ rap industry prioritizes profit over talent and individual careers. Definitely seems like there are a lot of “industry plants” these days, and I’d be really interested to hear your take on why that is.