Narrowing My Focus

In the following blog post I will be choosing 2 or 3 of my favorite controversy questions from the previous post and explaining why I've chosen those questions as more interesting or important to answer before crafting my argument.

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1. How has school funding changed over the last decade? Has there been no change?
             
          This is a very important aspect of the subject to understand. If there hasn't been a change, that stagnation could prompt to demand change. If there has been a negative change, then that would, again, demand an argument for change. It's a broad question that allows for context, as well as an initial spark of a conflict or call to action. It's a gateway question, as well as a necessary source for detail.

2. What are the feelings specifically of students and teachers in regards to current school funding?

          This question allows for specific references and the possibility to appeal to my audience by playing on their emotions with the emotions and feelings of other people. It also humanizes the topic and allows people the voice very specific situations which provide insight and the insight to pursue other information.

3. How are either political party arguing for their standpoints? What appeals do they have?

           This question provides me with the opportunity to look into more factual, dry content that is important in presenting the issue and how those "in charge" are addressing it. It provides me with the chance to give the audience a villain to target their anger at or a group to find support in. It's also important for me to remember the opposition of my argument, and this question reminds me of that.