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Animal Testing – Should animals be used for scientific or commercial testing?
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Banned Books – Should parents or other adults be able to ban books from schools and libraries?
Big Three Bailout – Should the big three car manufacturers be bailed out by the U.S. government?
Binge-Watching – Is binge-watching good for you?
Born Gay – Is sexual orientation determined at birth?
Bottled Water Ban – Should bottled water be banned?
Cancel Culture – Is cancel culture (or callout culture) good for society?
CBD for Pets – Is CBD good for pets?
Cell Phone Radiation – Is cell phone radiation safe?
Cheerleading – Is cheerleading a sport?
Churches & Taxes – Should churches (including mosques, synagogues, etc.) remain tax-exempt?
Climate Change – Is human activity primarily responsible for global climate change?
College Education – Is a college education worth it?
College Football Playoffs – Should college football replace the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) with a playoff system?
Congressional Insider Trading – Should insider trading by Congress be allowed?
Congressional Term Limits – Should term limits be imposed on U.S. Senators and Representatives?
Constitutional Carry of Handguns – Should permitless, “constitutional carry” of guns be legal?
Corporal Punishment – Should corporal punishment be used in K-12 schools?
Corporate Tax Rate – Should the federal corporate income tax rate be raised?
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Daylight Saving Time – Should the United States keep daylight saving time?
DC AND Puerto Rico Statehood – Should Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico be granted U.S. statehood?
Death Penalty – Should the death penalty be legal?
Dress Codes – Should dress codes be implemented and enforced?
Defund the Police – Should police departments be defunded, if not abolished?
Digital Addiction & Social Media – Does social media spur digital addiction and other social ills?
Drinking Age – Should the drinking age be lowered from 21 to a younger age?
Drone Strikes – Should the United States continue its use of drone strikes abroad?
Drug Use in Sports – Should performance-enhancing drugs be accepted in sports?
Election Day National Holiday – Should the election day be made a national holiday?
Electoral College – Should the United States use the Electoral College in presidential elections?
Employer Vaccine Mandates – Should employers be able to mandate vaccinations?
Felon Voting – Should people who have completed felony sentences be allowed to vote?
Fighting in Hockey – Should fighting be allowed in hockey?
Filibuster – Should the U.S. Senate keep the filibuster?
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Golf – Is golf a sport and are golfers athletes?
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Santa Claus – Is there really a Santa Claus?
Saturday Halloween – Should Halloween be moved permanently to Saturday?
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333 Informative Speech Topics To Rock Your Presentation

A powerful presentation covers a compelling topic that sparks your interest and hooks the audience. Use this master list to find your next great speech idea.

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You have been assigned a speech, presentation, or essay, but you have no clue what to talk about. A powerful presentation begins with a compelling topic that sparks your interest and hooks the audience. But you also need to discuss something you feel excited to research and discuss.

This guide contains 333 informative speech topics for your next presentation, plus pro tips for delivering the best presentation possible.

What Is An Informative Speech?

Informative speeches aim to teach or instruct the audience about a topic. They include objective information and fact-based research but can incorporate a unique perspective, compelling storytelling , or a powerful take-home message. Unlike a celebratory wedding toast or an inaugural speech , informative speeches are written specifically to educate.

The six key types of informative speeches are:

Definition speeches : This speech aims to explain a concept or theory. For example, a speech topic starting with “What is…?” is usually a definition-type informative speech.
Explanatory speeches : These speeches explain how something works. For example, an explanatory speech could explain how your brain processes information or how an electric car works.
Demonstrative speeches : These classic “how-to’s” show the audience how to perform a task and often include a visual presentation. For example, students could teach their classmates how to be more productive or cook a healthy meal.
Comparative speeches : When a speaker compares or contrasts two alternative things, they help the audience understand the similarities or differences between two topics. For example, a comparative speech may weigh the pros and cons of private versus public schools.
Descriptive speeches : This informative speech describes a person, place, or thing and explains why the subject is essential. For example, a student may teach their classmates about a historical figure, or an entrepreneur may give a descriptive speech about the specifics of their product idea.
Persuasive informative speeches : Although persuasive speeches are often categorized separately, some informative speeches can cross over into persuasion by using evidence to convince the audience why a particular method or perspective is better than its alternatives. For example, a salesperson may give a presentation to convince clients to buy their services, or a mental health advocate may give a speech to persuade people to do yoga more regularly.

How To Pick An Informative Speech Topic: The Five W’s

Whether you want to give a top-notch school speech assignment or a groundbreaking TED Talk , the best informative speeches have one thing in common: they deliver a purposeful message with a captivating delivery. You must understand the basic who, what, when, where, and why to pick the perfect topic.

Who: Before you start looking for topics, you should know who your audience is. A college speech class is a far different audience than a room of conference attendees. Consider what your audience is interested in, why they should care about your speech and their level of knowledge about the topic. If you talk about something too basic, they may be bored, but if you discuss something too technical, they may have difficulty understanding your speech.
What: Consider your passions and existing knowledge about a subject. The “what” of your speech is the meat of the presentation. Imagine a three-circle Venn diagram. The three circles are labeled: “things I am interested in,” “things my audience cares about,” and “things I can research.” The center point where these three circles overlap is the sweet spot for your speech topic.
When (Length): The length of your speech can drastically impact how in-depth you dive into the topic. A five-minute speech should cover a niche topic or a high-level concept. A thirty-minute to an hour-long presentation can teach about a more detailed topic.
Where: If you’re giving a speech in a meeting room at an office, your performance will likely be very different from speaking on stage in a large auditorium. Consider where you will be speaking and what kind of technology (projector, large screen, whiteboard, etc.) you will have available. The geographic location of your speech can also determine your selection of a local or regional topic relevant to the community.
Why: Most importantly, you should know the purpose of your speech. If your goal is to get a good grade, it may help you pay more attention to following the teacher’s rubric. If your goal is to convince the audience to make a lifestyle change or donate to an important cause, you should structure your speech with the core “why” in mind.

The best speeches combine a simple message with charismatic delivery, an easily digestible structure, and something the audience can relate to. The essence of a great speech is that it arouses something in the audience, such as the motivation to take action or to see things in a new way.

List of Informative Speech Topics: 333 Ideas to Spark Your Creativity

In an informative speech, it is essential to have plenty of evidence or data to support your claims. But even the most well-researched presentation can feel hollow without the passion for delivering it authentically.

As you explore ideas for your speech, you should naturally gravitate toward intriguing and exciting topics. Giving a speech about something you think your teacher or colleagues will like (rather than what you’re truly interested in) could ultimately be inauthentic or boring. Take note of what makes your heart beat a little faster and follow that curiosity .

Easy Informative Speech Topics

If you’re in a pinch, choose a speech topic that doesn’t require extensive explanations to get the point across. It may be a good idea to avoid anything controversial or technical. Instead, choose a straightforward demonstrative or descriptive topic with a wide range of online information.

How to improve your communication skills
The most memorable speeches in history
Why you should buy an electric car
The most popular cars of the year
How to read body language
Top habits of successful people
The most famous actors in history
The benefits of time in nature
Lesser known presidents
Most popular breeds of dogs
The worst natural disasters in the world
How to eat healthier
Harmful impacts of technology
How to survive without electricity
The richest people in the world
The top companies in the world
Child geniuses and prodigies
How does sugar influence the body?
The history of Disneyland
How to break bad habits
Top beauty products for younger skin
How to do your homework faster
How to be more productive
High school students should do these 5 things before graduating
Why high school students should take a gap year before college
The best healthy snacks
Why you should go vegan
How to be more confident
How to start a business
Fashion through the decades

Pro Tip : Start your speech with an attention-grabbing hook that draws the audience in to listen. Try not to start by mentioning a technical difficulty (“Is this microphone working?”) or saying a lackluster nicety (“Thanks for having me.”).

Instead, try starting with:

A story: “I’m here for a reason. And It’s an interesting story….”
A big idea: “The single most important thing I want to share with you today is….”
A quirky one-liner or interesting fact: “You might have always thought….”

Here is a guide on How to Start a Speech: Best and Worst Speech Openers .

You can also watch our video to learn the best (and worst) speech openers:

Informative Speech Topics for College

If public speaking isn’t scary enough, college speech classes can be brutal. You want to impress your professor without thoroughly embarrassing yourself in front of your peers. These topics are scholarly without being boring.

How you can reduce your carbon footprint
Different forms of learning
The truth about microplastics and possible alternatives
How to ace a college test
Why schools shouldn’t give homework
America’s fastest-growing cities
The differences between female and male communication
The best marketing tactics
The importance of education for a country’s economy
Ethical questions of artificial intelligence
Unique ways to stop global climate change
How to live to be 100
Benefits of E-learning
History of education in America
How to eradicate poverty
The real picture of foster care in America
How to decide on a college major
Pros and cons of the current education system
Economics of urban versus rural development
The history of agriculture
How ancient Egyptians built the pyramids
How to prevent the top 5 leading causes of death in America
Understanding industrial hemp
Pros and cons of remote work
How college students can become millionaires by age 50 with monthly investing
How to start an organic garden
Private vs. public school
The importance of discipline
The most useful websites for college students
Where does public university funding come from

Fun Informative Speech Topics

Most people don’t realize that playful topics like video games and reality TV can still be informative. These less serious subjects have the potential to become great speeches that invoke laughter, excitement, or new perspectives.

Can procrastination be good for you?
Myth or reality? We only use 10% of our brains
The funniest commercials of all time
Bizzare sports you didn’t know existed
How snake venom attacks the body
What will humans look like in the future?
Weirdest medical facts
The strangest phobias
Secrets to a great relationship
The fastest cars in the world
What causes hiccups
Evidence of life on Mars
The world history of tattoos
Why college students love fast food
The evolution of video games
How cryptocurrency can change finance
Where do stereotypes come from?
The most bizarre conspiracy theories
The most influential musicians of our time
Top craziest amusement park rides in the world
The most fun things to do when you’re bored
History of tattoo art
The seven wonders of the world
How to survive an annoying roommate
The truth about reality shows
How to create a bucket list
The secrets behind the best TV shows
Weirdest foods taste surprisingly delicious
How to talk to people you don’t like

Interesting Informative Speech Topics

The most viral TED Talks combine a compelling or unique idea with exceptional nonverbal delivery. These interesting topics are sure to get your audience thinking.

The neuroscience of attraction
Mind-blowing facts about volcanoes
The psychology of selling things
Why you should turn your lawn into a garden
Proof that aliens are real/fake
How to start a business for under $100
The history of America from a minority perspective
How technology affects our brains
What would happen to the economy if everyone grew their own food?
The science and ethics of genetic modification
How the electric car originated
Elon Musk’s rise to success
What is neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)?
How deaf people talk with emotion
Why smiles are contagious

Informative Speech Topics About Science

From biology to chemistry to genetics, science encompasses many subjects. Where modern technology meets cutting-edge discoveries, these topics are for inquisitive researchers who want to dig into the data.

How your brain works
History of space exploration
How solar panels work
The evolution of plants
Fascinating origins of plant medicines
How DNA evidence is used
How galaxies are formed
How science is influenced by corporations
Why dinosaurs really went extinct
The oldest fossils ever found
How does the human brain work?
The effects of music on the brain
The life of Albert Einstein
How earthquakes can be predicted
The craziest scientists in history
What is CRISPR?
Potential cures for cancer
What is epigenetics?

Pro Tip : Google Scholar and PubMed are two excellent resources for peer-reviewed scientific literature. Accredited institutions conduct these studies and have undergone the rigor of the scientific method. They even include easy copy-and-paste citations if you need to turn in a bibliography with your speech.

Informative Speech Topics about Animals

From cuddly pets to the alien-like mystery creatures of the deep ocean, animals are universally fascinating.

How to train a dog
The most dangerous animals in the ocean
How elephants use plants to medicate themselves
The science behind the fastest animals in the world
Can depression be treated with emotional support animals?
Comparing reptiles versus mammals
The strongest animal in the world
Top 10 strangest animals on Earth
Comparing human and primate brains
Animals that have their own languages
Ethical questions with animal testing
What causes animals to become extinct?
How to adopt a cat
Pros and cons of the pet adoption system
Is it kind to keep a monkey as a pet?

Informative Speech Topics Sports

Fitness, sports medicine, and professional sports teams are just scraping the surface regarding this subject. You can talk about the inspiring life of your favorite player or game history. The speech topics are perfect for anyone who loves to sweat and cheer.

How sports teach kids discipline
The importance of physical activity for stress relief
Why companies should promote workplace fitness programs
Top-paying careers in sports
How people with disabilities can still play sports
Football culture in the American south
The importance of sports for children’s socialization
The role of sports and masculinity in young boys
Gambling problems in sports
What makes a great sports coach?
The best football players of all time
How yoga can complement workouts
How to prevent sports injuries
The best physical therapy for college athletes
The life of Michael Jordan
Game-changing athletes in history
Lebron James’ secret to success
How Jackie Robinson transformed baseball
The best nutrition for athletes, based on science
Top vegan athletes in the world
Why cheerleading is/isn’t a real sport
Controversial moments in the Olympics
Modern controversies about transgender athletes
The most extreme sports in the world
How hockey changed my life
Pros and cons of CrossFit
Why swimming is one of the healthiest workouts
How adult hobby sports can improve socialization
Daily exercise improves mental health
The best at-home workouts
Top marketing strategies used by the Super Bowl
How the Olympics promotes international peace
Should pro athletes have salary caps?
How college athletes go pro
Top female athletes in the world
Interesting sports from around the world
Why height is not the most important factor in basketball
Why soccer is the most popular international sport
Why women’s soccer gets less media coverage than men’s
The best solo sports for introverts
How handicapped people can still play sports
The most inspirational handicapped athletes

Bonus Tip: Level Up Your Speech With Stage Presence

Did you know that public speaking is actually a skill? Many people struggle with stage anxiety because they feel they ‘missed the memo’ on public speaking or they are lacking because they do not have a natural stage presence. Not true!

Stage presence and public speaking are skills you need to be taught—very few people have them naturally.

Watch our video to learn 7 steps to overcome stage fright and beat performance anxiety:

Here are all the aspects of public speaking you can master.

How to make a first impression with an audience
How to have stage presence
Powerful body language
How to speak with a commanding voice
What to do with your hands while speaking

For every speaking skill you add to your toolbox, the less speaking anxiety you will feel.

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Cultural Informative Speech Topics

Learning about different cultures can drastically expand your viewpoint of the world. These speech ideas cover everything from language to ancient history to pop culture.

How to learn about local culture while traveling
The importance of workplace culture
How to build a positive corporate culture
How social media connects and promotes culture
The oldest cultures in the world
Modern versus traditional gender roles
How women have transformed corporate leadership
The dangers of hustle culture
How social media culture impacts self-esteem
How to learn from watching movies
The rise of podcasts and their role in modern culture
The role of social media in business
How immigrants maintain cultural traditions in their new countries
Ancient archeological artifacts you’ve never heard of
Native American spiritual traditions
Holy herbs and plants across global cultures
How to make an African tribal basket
The portrayal of black culture in the media
Culture of Scandinavia
Burial rituals in ancient Mesopotamia
History and meaning of the Om symbol
The history of Buddhism
How to show respect in Japanese culture
The cultural history of African Americans
Chinese traditional foods
Top 10 foreign dishes you have to try before you die
The most important spiritual symbols in the world
Generational differences in Mexican culture
The symbolism of marigolds in Mexican traditions
What is Dia De Los Muertos?

Want to radically improve your presentation skills? Watch our video for 10 presentation ideas:

Informative Speech Topics About History

They say, “history repeats itself.” Consider giving a unique or lesser-known perspective about historical events for a thought-provoking speech. Use museum artifacts and first-hand accounts to guide your points.

The Civil Rights Movement
The oldest civilizations in the world
Nelson Mandela’s historical impact
The truth about colonization and Thanksgiving
How the Industrial Revolution impacted the environment
The real story of the Titanic
The craziest criminals in history
What caused the Great Depression?
What schools get wrong about black history
Religion during the age of the Aztecs
Archeological evidence of aliens
Ancient history of dogs and wolves
What caused the Salem witch trials?
The American Revolution
The role of Christianity in slavery
Human rights violations throughout history
How life changed for Native Americans after colonization
The role of urbanization on the changing American landscape
The cowboy era: myths and truths
The American Constitution
The most influential people in world history
Forming of the United Nations
What caused World War I?
Financial panics and recessions throughout history
The Prohibition era
What led to consumerism in society?
The Vietnam War
The California Gold Rush
The true story of Pocahontas
Little-known facts about Mexican history

Informative Speech Topics About Music

Music is the soundtrack to our lives. Beyond mere entertainment, its impact dives into the roots of culture, identity, and brain function. Here are some exciting ways to incorporate your love of music into an informative speech.

How music can help mental health
Why you should learn an instrument
How listening to music improves your productivity
Genres of music
Links between classical music and IQ
Why do people bond over music
Rarest instruments in the world
The easiest instruments to play
Best country musicians of all time
How hip hop music has shaped culture in America
Evolution of rap and hip hop
The origins of rock n’ roll in southern blues music
The history of opera
The best electronic dance music
The impact of reggae music
How punk rock got its start
How folk music shaped Appalachia
Country music hall of fame
Must-see musical landmarks around the world
Importance of gospel music
The ethics of sampling other artist’s music
How music shapes subculture
Has social media made record companies obsolete?
The importance of musical education in public schools
Music as a form of protest
How sad music helps you overcome heartbreaks
Why music shapes generations
How dancing can change your mindset
From the phonograph to iPhone: History of music machines

Health Informative Speech Topics

The ever-changing landscape of health offers a wealth of resources. Leave an impact on your audience by inspiring them to improve their eating habits or approach healthy living in a new way. Be sure to find the right sources for these speeches to make sure you are citing correct health science.

How to extend your lifespan
Links between diet and mental illnesses
How to cook healthy food on a budget
Why a daily walk outside can transform your health
History of herbal medicine
Let food be thy medicine: From Hippocrates to modern day food pyramid
Why you should do yoga for 15 minutes a day
Benefits and drawbacks of a vegetarian diet
The healthiest fruits in the world
What is really in processed food?
Is weight lifting or cardio better for burning fat?
How agriculture affects our health
The gut microbiome
The dangers of pesticides in our food system
How soil health impacts human health
Who controls the food system?
The science behind keto diets
The dangers of low-fat diets
Top 5 best foods for brain function
The daily habits of the healthiest people in the world
Differences in definitions of health
European versus American food ingredients
The role of fats in brain function
How to fix a headache
The benefits of magnesium
The best supplements, according to science
The main signs of a stroke
The chronic disease epidemic in America
How to lose weight the healthy way
Why you should avoid eating seed oils
Why you should stop eating gluten
How to prevent arthritis
The real causes of diabetes
Is meat actually bad for you? Pros and cons
How to stop the mental health epidemic
How dental health impacts your digestion
Amazing benefits of black seed oil
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Any informative topic can be used to craft a speech, but a showstopping presentation requires thinking outside the box and approaching your speech from a unique point of view. Before you settle on a topic for your next speech, be sure that your speech idea is:

Authentically interesting : Discussing something that doesn’t spark your interest is no use. Choose a topic or idea that you actually care about for an authentic and passionate delivery.
Relevant to your audience : If you don’t know your audience, you might as well be speaking to a wall. Professional presenters understand the general knowledge level of their audience and what information will be valuable or interesting to them.
Easy to research : Obscure topics can be alluring and challenging to research. Choose a topic that has plenty of information available in books or online. Be sure to use reputable sources and cite them when necessary.
The proper length : The depth and detail of your speech ultimately depend on the length of time you have to talk. Pick a subject that you can thoroughly describe in the allotted time frame.

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Curious about the Advantages and Disadvantages of Presentations? Presentations can effectively convey information, engage audiences, and enhance understanding. However, they may also pose challenges, such as time constraints and reliance on technology. This blog explores both the benefits and drawbacks of using Presentations.

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Have you ever wondered why some Presentations captivate audiences while others fall flat? Or how you can leverage the strengths of Presentations to enhance your communication skills? Presentations are a strong tool for conveying information, but what are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Presentation methods? In this blog, we’ll explore the key benefits and potential drawbacks of using Presentations in various settings.

Understanding the Advantages and Disadvantages of Presentation techniques can help you make informed decisions about when and how to use them effectively. Ready to elevate your Presentation game and avoid common pitfalls? Let’s dive in and discover the best practices for creating impactful Presentations!

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1) What is a Presentation: A Brief Introduction

2) Advantages of Presentations

3) Disadvantages of Presentations

4) How to Make a Successful Presentation?

5) Conclusion

What is a Presentation: A Brief Introduction

A Presentation is a method of conveying information, ideas, or data to an audience using visual aids and spoken words. It can be formal or informal and is used in various settings, including business meetings, educational environments, conferences, and public speaking engagements. Presenters use visual elements like slides, charts, graphs, images, and multimedia to support and enhance their spoken content. The aim is to engage the audience, communicate the message effectively, and leave a lasting impact.

The success of a Presentation hinges on the presenter’s ability to organise content coherently, engage the audience, and deliver information clearly and compellingly. Moreover, Presentation Skills are applicable to a wide range of scenarios, from business proposals and academic research to sales pitches and motivational speeches.

Advantages of Presentations

1) Effective Communication

One of the primary advantages of Presentations is their ability to facilitate effective communication. Whether you're addressing a small group of colleagues or a large audience at a conference, Presentations help you to convey your message clearly and succinctly. By structuring your content and using visuals, you can ensure that your key points are highlighted and easily understood by the audience.

2) Visual Appeal

"Seeing is believing," and Presentations capitalise on this aspect of human psychology. The use of visuals, such as charts, graphs, images, and videos, enhances the overall appeal of the content. These visual aids not only make the information more engaging but also help reinforce the main ideas, making the Presentation more memorable for the audience.

3) Engaging the Audience

Captivating your audience's attention is crucial for effective communication. Presentations provide ample opportunities to engage your listeners through various means. By incorporating storytelling, anecdotes, and real-life examples, you can nurture an emotional connection with your audience. Additionally, interactive elements like polls, quizzes, and group activities keep the audience actively involved throughout the Presentation.

4) Simplifying Complex Information

Complex ideas and data can often be overwhelming, making it challenging to convey them effectively. However, Presentations excel in simplifying intricate information. By simplifying complex concepts into clear and interconnected slides, you can present the information in a logical sequence, ensuring that the audience grasps the content more easily.

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5) Persuasive Impact

Presentations are powerful tools for persuasion and influence. Whether you're convincing potential clients to invest in your product, advocating for a particular cause, or delivering a motivational speech, a well-crafted Presentation can sway the audience's opinions and inspire action. The combination of visual and verbal elements enables you to make a compelling case for your ideas, leaving a lasting impact on the listeners.

6) Versatility in Delivery Methods

Another advantage of Presentations lies in their flexibility and versatility in terms of delivery methods. Gone are the days when Presentations were limited to in-person meetings. Today, technology allows presenters to reach a wider audience through various platforms, including webinars, online videos, and virtual conferences. This adaptability makes Presentations an ideal choice for modern communication needs.

7) Enhanced Understanding and Retention

When information is presented in a visually appealing and structured manner, it aids in better understanding and retention. Human brains process visuals faster and more effectively than plain text, making Presentations an ideal medium for conveying complex concepts. The combination of visual elements and spoken words create a multi-sensory experience, leading to increased information retention among the audience.

8) Professionalism and Credibility

In professional settings, well-designed Presentations lend an air of credibility and professionalism to the presenter and the topic being discussed. A thoughtfully crafted Presentation shows that the presenter has put effort into preparing and organising the content, which in turn enhances the audience's trust and receptiveness to the information presented.

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Disadvantages of Presentations

1) Time-consuming

Creating a compelling Presentation can be a time-consuming process. From researching and gathering relevant information to designing visually appealing slides, a significant amount of effort goes into ensuring that the content is well-structured and impactful. This time investment can be challenging, especially when presenters have tight schedules or are faced with last-minute Presentation requests.

2) Technical Glitches

Presentations heavily rely on technology, and technical glitches can quickly turn a well-prepared Presentation into a frustrating experience. Projectors may malfunction, slides might not load correctly, or audiovisual components may fail to work as expected. Dealing with such technical issues during a Presentation can disrupt the flow and distract both the presenter and the audience.

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3) Overdependence on Technology

In some cases, presenters may become overly reliant on the visuals and technology, neglecting the importance of direct engagement with the audience. Overloaded slides with excessive text can make presenters read directly from the slides, undermining the personal connection and interaction with the listeners. This overdependence on technology can lead to a lack of spontaneity and authenticity during the Presentation.

4) Lack of Interactivity

Traditional Presentations, particularly those delivered in large auditoriums, may lack interactivity and real-time feedback. In comparison, modern Presentation formats can incorporate interactive elements; not all Presentations provide opportunities for audience participation or discussions. This one-sided communication can lead to reduced engagement and limited opportunities for clarifying doubts or addressing queries.

5) Public Speaking Anxiety

For many individuals, public speaking can be a nerve-wracking experience. Presenting in front of an audience, especially in formal settings, can trigger anxiety and stage fright. This anxiety may affect the presenter's delivery and confidence, impacting the overall effectiveness of the Presentation. Overcoming public speaking anxiety requires practice, self-assurance, and effective stress management techniques.

6) Not Suitable for all Topics

While Presentations are an excellent medium for conveying certain types of information, they may not be suitable for all topics. Some subjects require in-depth discussions, hands-on demonstrations, or interactive workshops, which may not align well with the traditional slide-based Presentation format. Choosing the appropriate communication method for specific topics is crucial to ensure effective knowledge transfer and engagement.

7) Accessibility Concerns

In a diverse audience, some individuals may face challenges in accessing and comprehending Presentation materials. For example, people with visual impairments may find it difficult to interpret visual elements, while those with hearing impairments may struggle to follow the spoken content without proper captions or transcripts. Addressing accessibility concerns is vital to ensure inclusivity and equal participation for all attendees.

8) Information Overload

Presentations that bombard the audience with excessive information on each slide can lead to information overload. When the audience is overwhelmed with data, they may struggle to absorb and retain the key points. Presenters should strike a balance between providing adequate information and keeping the content concise and focused.

How to Make a Successful Presentation?

Now that we know the Advantages and Disadvantages of Presentations, we will provide you with some tips on how to make a successful Presentation.

Tips to Create a Successful Presentation

1) Understand your audience's needs and interests to tailor your content accordingly.

2) Begin with an attention-grabbing introduction to captivate the audience from the Start of Presentation .

3) Structure your Presentation in a clear and coherent manner with a beginning, middle, and end.

4) Keep slides simple and avoid overcrowding with excessive text; use bullet points and keywords.

5) Incorporate high-quality images, graphs, and charts to enhance understanding and engagement.

6) Rehearse your Presentation multiple times to improve your delivery and confidence.

7) Show passion for your topic and maintain good eye contact to build trust with the audience.

8) Include relevant anecdotes and case studies to make your points more relatable and memorable.

9) Encourage audience participation through questions, polls, or discussions to keep them engaged.

10) Respect the allotted time for your Presentation and pace your delivery accordingly.

11) Summarise your key points and leave the audience with a clear takeaway or call to action.

12) Request feedback after the Presentation to identify areas for improvement and grow as a presenter.

Conclusion

Understanding the Advantages and Disadvantages of Presentation methods can significantly enhance your communication skills and audience engagement. By comprehending the strengths and mitigating the weaknesses, you can create impactful Presentations that leave a lasting impression. So, apply these insights and watch your effectiveness soar!

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120 Presentation Topic Ideas Help You Hook Your Audience

Updated: July 23, 2024

Published: August 09, 2023

Cooking is easy. The puzzle is figuring out what to eat. As soon as you know that, you can get started. The same holds for presentations. The sooner you can whip up a good, informative, and catchy topic, the easier the rest of the process becomes.

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Pick a good topic that resonates with you and your audience to set a strong foundation. But select the wrong topic, and it becomes difficult to connect with your audience, find mutual interests, or hold their attention.

So, let’s learn how to develop thought-provoking and relevant topics for your presentations. You’ll also find some best practices to make your presentation memorable.

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How to Choose a Great Presentation Topic. Be novel. Begin with the end in mind.

4. Choose an appropriate presentation style.

There are many ways to present a topic. Your personality, the topic at hand, and your audience’s personas will help you determine which style would best fit you and your audience.

Select a presentation style that will communicate the main idea clearly and have a lasting impact on your audience.

For instance, explore a freeform style presenter by Sir Ken Robinson.

5. Engage with your audience.

Work on your presentation skills to make a strong connection with your audience, get through to them and leave a mark.

Think of the presenter as the link between the topic and the audience. A strong or a weak presenter can make a difference between a presentation being a thriving success or a boring failure.

Hone your skills by engaging and interacting with your audience. Make them feel like a part of the presentation and not just spectators. 70% of marketers have found presentations with interactive content to be more effective than those without.

Here are a few ways you can make your presentation interactive:

Start your speech with uncommon questions to your audience. Involve them from the get-go, like ask to raise their hands if X.
Make eye contact to build credibility and show confidence. Don’t stare at your slides or notes. Smile occasionally and talk to the audience directly.
Have an active and confident body language. Don’t stand in the same place the entire time. Move around the stage.
Don’t be monotonous. Speak as you would to a colleague — with enthusiasm.
Ask close-ended questions in between to keep the audience engaged without losing time. Address them using their names to keep things interesting.
Share personal experiences and stories that your audience will find fascinating and relatable.
Practice thoroughly before you present so you’re fluent with the material and delivery.
Energy and excitement can be quite contagious. Make sure you exude enough to spread some to your audience.

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Now you have all the right ingredients for choosing amazing topics and a hundred ideas to drive inspiration from. So, go ahead and start cooking presentations that will blow your audience away.

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Pros and cons essay topics offer an opportunity to analyze multiple aspects of a subject, weighing both positive and negative elements. They promote critical thinking, compelling the writer to delve into complex issues, presenting diverse viewpoints, and fostering a balanced argument. These themes can touch diverse fields, such as technology, social issues, politics, or the environment. However, the challenge lies in presenting a balanced perspective, not swaying too much on one side. It may become difficult if one’s personal bias toward a subject is obvious. Additionally, these topics often involve controversial issues, which require in-depth research to provide accurate, comprehensive information. The key to handling pros and cons essay topics successfully is an unbiased perspective, thorough research, and a well-structured argument.

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Exploration of Space as a Priority for Modern Society
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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): Feeding the World or Damaging the Environment
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Social Media Influence: Connectivity or Toxicity
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Euthanasia: Compassionate Response or Moral Dilemma
Outsourcing Jobs: Boost for Global Economy or Local Unemployment Trigger
Veganism: Healthy Lifestyle or Nutritional Risk
Fracking: Energy Solution or Environmental Hazard
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180+ Presentation Topic Ideas [Plus Templates]

Written by: Orana Velarde

Coming up with a presentation topic idea that's meaningful, relevant and has a creative angle can be tough. If your teacher or professor just assigned you a presentation and also asked you to pick your own topic, you're in the right place.

In this article, we've put together a list of informative and powerful presentation topic ideas for various subjects. When you're ready, head over to our presentation software to create an engaging slideshow that blows away your audience.

Here's a short selection of 8 easy-to-edit presentation templates you can edit, share and download with Visme. Check more templates below:

List of Presentation Topic Ideas for Students

We know how difficult it is to come up with an interesting presentation topic idea on the fly. That’s why we put together a list of more than 200 ideas to help you out.

We've organized these presentation topics for students by subject so you can easily browse through and find what you're looking for. Each section also comes with a bonus presentation template!

We've also included some tips on designing a presentation once you've chosen a topic. For example, a flowchart data widget can help with a historic timeline presentation .

But first, let's dive into these interesting topics for presentations.

Current events presentation topic ideas, education presentation topic ideas, general culture presentation topic ideas, health presentation topic ideas, history presentation topic ideas, life skills presentation topic ideas, literature presentation topic ideas, media presentation topic ideas, science presentation topic ideas, work life presentation topic ideas.

Why Do Teachers Assign Student-Selected Presentations?

How to Pick the Right Presentation Topic

Presentation tips for students.

Teachers share presentation topic ideas with students so they can find a topic of interest, find a purpose and direction for their future lives and career plans, learn how to do research properly and improve their creative performance.
Some of the best presentation topic ideas for students center around topics such as current events, education, general culture, health, life skills, literature, media and science.
When picking presentation topics, consider these things: your hobbies, the books you read, the kind of TV shows you watch, what topics you’re good at and what you’d like to learn more about.
Follow these tips to create and deliver excellent presentations: Don’t present on topics you don’t understand, use data visualizations and high-quality visuals, avoid boring layouts and large walls of text,
Don’t read off your slides. Practice and rehearse your presentation or create index cards with speaking notes.
Visme’s presentation software has everything you need to create captivating presentations. Start with professionally designed presentation templates , customize them to your taste and present with style.
If you're racing against the clock, harness the power of Visme's AI presentation maker to whip up captivating presentations in seconds. Just explain what you want to create, select your preferred designs and watch the tool unleash its magic.

Below are Powerpoint presentation topics on current events.

What is the Israeli/Palestinian conflict?
What is happening in Kashmir?
What is ethnic cleansing and is it still relevant in 2021?
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
What are the different stances on immigration in the US?
Should the death penalty be outlawed?
Should University be free for everyone?
What is racism?
How can non-minorities be allies to minorities?
What is White Privilege?
Can a border wall really fix the immigration crisis?
What is Brexit?
What is Pride?
What is gentrification?
What is the European Union?
What is Sharia Law?
Why is it more profitable to be a plumber than a doctor?
What is happening in Syria?
Who is Harvey Weinstein and what is he accused of?
What is the #metoo movement?
What is happening in North Korea?
What is the problem with guns in America?

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Here are the education topics for presentations you can choose from.

What are the pros and cons of online education?
What is dyslexia?
What is the Pythagorean theorem?
Is a college education worth it?
Is reading better on Kindles or paper books?
What is worldschooling?
What is unschooling?
Why are teachers underpaid?
What is sociology?
What is anthropology?
What is social archaeology?
Why do schools need mentorship programs?
What is an education in Finland like?
What is Montessori Education?
Who is Rudolf Steiner?
What is the most difficult language to learn?
What is an Ivy League school?
What is the SAT?
What is the TOEFL?
What is the IB program?
How to get into an international university
What is a learning disability?
What is a gap year?
Why is it important to learn a second language?
What is a TCK?
What is the foreign exchange program?
Why is it important to study Physics?
What are Coding Bootcamps ?
How does reading benefit the brain?
How to make an infographic

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Is Graffiti considered art?
Ancient Greek myths in modern media
Why should students learn about different religions?
What are crop circles?
What is Area 51?
What are the origins of Rock and Roll?
What was the Woodstock Music Festival?
10 memorable things about any country
What are the different styles of coffee?
What does living “off the grid” mean?
What is Crossfit?
What is cultural appropriation?
What is Feminism?
What is the difference between White Hat and Black Hat Hacking?
Who is the artist formerly known as Prince?
Why is yoga so popular?
What is Art Therapy?
What is the difference between 80’s parenting and current parenting?
What is a journalist?
What is the 'generation gap'?
Who is a polyglot?
What is the difference between a religion and a cult?

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Everything you need to know about COVID-19
How does the human immune system work?
What is the respiratory system?
How are diseases spread?
How does the nervous system work?
What is skin cancer?
What are infectious diseases?
When to call 911
What is the placebo effect?
How to read a nutrition label
How to eat a balanced diet
What is CPR?
How to dress a wound
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
What is dry drowning?
What are allergens?
Why are cigarettes bad for you?
How are medicines approved for human consumption?
Why should Marijuana be legalized?
What is a neurosurgeon?
What is an EMT?
How does the digestive system work?
What are the effects of antidepressants on the human brain?
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Is depression real?

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Prehistoric timeline of dinosaurs
Your favorite president of the United States
How has the role of women changed in society?
Who was Alexander the Great?
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Who was Harriet Tubman?
What is Pangea?
What is Gobekli Tepe?
Who is Nelson Mandela?
What is the Berlin Wall?
What is the Boxing Day Tsunami?
Who were the Conquistadors?
Who were the Incas?
What is the story behind Thanksgiving?
Who is Pocahontas?
What is the origin of Language?
How were Egyptian mummies conserved?
What is the story of King Tut’s Curse?
What made up the Ottoman Empire?
What was the first civilization to ever emerge?
What are the main Native American culture tribes?

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How to change a tire
What are the basic cooking skills?
How to do laundry
How to budget monthly expenses
What is a healthy morning routine?
What are the essential tools for a household?
How to furnish a house on the cheap
How to drive a car
How to save money
How to take care of a baby
How to take care of a plant
How to change the AC filters
How to minimize the use of plastic
How to live trash-free
How to fry an egg
How to clean a house fast
How to use the internet to find what you need
Why is it important to teach our grandparents how to use the internet?
How to get dressed for a funeral
How to unclog a toilet or sink
How to pack a first-aid kit at home
What is emotional intelligence?

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Who is William Shakespeare?
What is Haiku?
What is The Catcher in The Rye about?
Who is Dante Alighieri?
What is a sonnet?
What is magical realism?
Who is Emily Bronte?
How is the book 1984 relevant today?
What is the difference between an autobiography and a memoir?
What book should be made into a movie which hasn’t yet?
Who is Oscar Wilde?
Who is Orhan Pamuk?
Who is Isaac Asimov?
What is historical fiction?
What is a Greek Tragedy?
What is the hero’s journey?
Who is Ulysses?
What is the origin of science fiction literature?
My top 10 favorite classic novels of all time
Who were the Brothers Grimm?
The colorful life of Ernest Hemingway
How did the Industrial Revolution shape American literature?

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Looking for engaging ppt presentation topics about media? Explore this list for ideas on the evolution of media, social media trends and influential figures in the media landscape.

Evolution of the projector
How can social media be dangerous for underage kids?
The history of the internet
What is the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Who is Steve Jobs?
Who invented the television?
Which came first, MTV or VH1?
What is Virtual Reality?
What is Augmented Reality?
The evolution of film and cinema
How are TV commercials made?
What is the role of an art director?
How are minorities represented in the media?
How are women represented in the media?
What is blogging?
Who was Elvis Presley?
The history of Jazz
The history of Tango
What is a social media manager ?
What is content marketing?
What is an influencer?
How has binge-watching changed television?
The impact of TikTok on advertising
What is the agenda-setting theory?
Mass communication in the digital age

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Looking for science presentation ideas? Check these topics out.

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
What are GMOs?
What is organ donation and why is it important?
How does the respiratory system work?
Should human cloning be allowed?
What is the greenhouse effect?
Why do some people say climate change is a hoax ?
What is the water cycle?
What is Photosynthesis?
What are the different states of matter?
How is medicine made?
What is alternative medicine?
What is biochemistry?
What is quantum physics?
What is the Big Bang Theory?
50th anniversary of the moon landing
What is the plant cycle?
How are babies born?
What is a particle accelerator?
What is a light-year?
Why do humans want to colonize Mars?
Why is Pluto no longer a planet?
What causes a wildfire?

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What is the pay gap?
What is an entrepreneur?
What is a franchise and how does it work?
What are the best-paid careers?
Why is it important to hire mothers back into the workforce?
Should fathers have paternity leave?
Are internships worth it?
Why are more college-age students entering the labor force through skilled labor?
Why is it important for high-schoolers to have summer jobs?
What is the glass ceiling?
How to live as a digital nomad
How to stop discrimination in the workplace
What is a Candy Striper?
Is volunteering hurting the neediest?
What does “the 9 to 5” mean?
What constitutes a good work-life balance?
When should moms go back to work?
How to dress for a work interview
How to write a resume/CV
How secure is a freelance career in 2021?
The impact of COVID-19 on organizational culture?
Do employers care about cover letters?

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Why Do Teachers Assign Student-Selected Presentations? [Infographic]

By now, you must have already chosen a presentation topic idea . But you might still be wondering why your teacher assigned you this task in the first place.

No, your teacher is not out to get you by assigning a presentation you have to choose the topic for. There are a few reasons why teachers and professors assign presentations this way.

Choosing a presentation topic idea inspires you to look inside themselves to find a topic of interest. Knowing about your interests helps give direction to your future life and career plans.

Selecting topics to present about in school also helps you learn how to do research properly. You get more familiar with the practice of taking notes, creating an outline and prioritizing information.

Brainstorming various topic ideas is also great for improving your creative performance. And finally, getting up on stage and presenting prepares you for public speaking in front of an audience.

Here's a quick infographic to sum it all up.

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Believe it or not, assigning a presentation is one of the best ways to teach a student how to learn on their own. It’s similar to asking a student to write an essay, but a lot more fun!

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If you're overwhelmed by all the school presentation ideas above and aren't sure which one is right for your presentation, don't worry. We have tips to help you pick the right topic in no time.

If after this process you still aren’t sure, just browse through the list above and find a specific presentation subject idea that sparks your interest most.

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The first step to figuring out what your presentation should be about is to ask yourself these questions:

What are your hobbies?
What type of books do you read?
When you play Trivial Pursuit, which topic are you good at?
What kind of TV shows do you watch?
What would you like to learn more about?

What Are Your Hobbies?

It’s easy to find a presentation topic by looking at your hobbies. The best part of this choice is that you’ll be passionate when presenting it to your peers.

For example, if you love woodworking, create a presentation about the history of woodworking or a step-by-step look at “How to make a wooden bowl by hand.”

What Type of Books Do You Read?

When looking for innovative topics for presentation, consider the style of books you’ve been reading lately. Have any of them made an impact on your life?

If you're having a difficult time coming up with a topic idea, you can create a presentation about a book that you found really special, or about an author you’ve read a few books by.

When You Play Trivial Pursuit, Which Topic Are You Good At?

If you've ever played Trivial Pursuit or attended a Trivia Night, you must have noticed that some topics are easier for you to answer. That is your topic of interest and a great place to look for some ideas.

For example, if you always know the answer to the questions about classical music, you can create a presentation about your favorite composer.

What Kind of TV Shows Do You Watch?

What have you been binge-watching lately? Regardless if its Orange is The New Black or a documentary about the Sudanese civil war, you can find an interesting topic to work with.

It can be about history or current events. You could even do some kind of comparative analysis on how a specific show has affected you or the people who watch it.

What Would You Like to Learn More About?

Another way to find the best topics for presentation is to think of things you want to learn more about. Take the opportunity to learn something new and then share it in your presentation.

Present the facts of what you learned or turn the presentation into a journal entry of your personal experience using the new information that you just learned.

Additionally, it’s important to remember that whatever topic you choose, it must also be appropriate.

“Depending on your audience and occasion purpose, you have to steer away from topics that might bore or offend your audience.”

Once you have chosen the perfect presentation topic idea, it’s time to create your presentation. Here are some tips for putting together a great presentation that will get you a good grade.

Presentation Mistakes to Avoid

First things first, let’s talk about some presentation no-nos. You want to avoid these mistakes in any presentation you give—from a presentation for a grade in your middle school class all the way up to a business presentation.

Key presentation don’ts are:

Don’t create slides full of text —your presentation is not a 30-page essay. Instead, create slides with just a few bullets and some type of visual to represent your content.
Don’t just read off of your slides —you’ll bore your audience. Practice and rehearse your presentation or create index cards with speaking notes to make your presentation more engaging.
Don’t use a new design, transition, animation, etc., on each slide —you’ll clutter up your design. Choose one single design, color scheme, font pairing, transition style, animation effect, etc., and use it throughout to create a cohesive presentation design.
Don’t present on topics you don’t understand —you’ll sound like you don’t know what you’re talking about. Even if you’re choosing a “new to you” topic, you need to do enough research to have a firm grasp on the information you’re presenting.
Don’t ramble and go over your allotted time —you’ll sound flustered and unorganized. Again, make sure you practice your presentation so that you can smoothly transition from slide to slide and cover all information in the time given.

Regardless of the topic you're presenting, creating drafts shouldn't be a challenge. Utilize Visme's AI writer to generate high-quality content in seconds. Feel free to deploy it as a proofreading tool or an outline creator. Just describe what you want to write about and get content ideas or Power Point presentation topics and the tool will work out the details.

Use Data Visualization in Your Presentation

Regardless of which type of topic you’ve chosen, there’s likely some sort of data or information that would be better presented via visuals rather than written out numbers or text.

Make sure you choose a presentation tool that makes it easy to visualize certain information. For example, Visme allows you to create a number of data visualizations that help make information pop on your slide.

Some examples of data visualizations you can use within your presentation include:

Timelines for historical information
Charts and graphs for numerical data sets
Tables for organizing text
Maps for sharing geographic information
Flowcharts and diagrams for organizing information
Data widgets for visualizing standalone numbers

Avoid Using Boring Layouts

Don’t let your presentation look like a PowerPoint from the nineties with a blank white background and two columns of boring bullet points. Instead, take advantage of engaging presentation templates and spice up your slides.

First, start with a template that’s going to make your information stand out. You can browse a few options that Visme offers below. Use Visme’s Brand Wizard to automatically add your brand’s assets to your presentation.

Look for a unique way of presenting the information, use interesting backgrounds, apply shaped frames to the images, embed videos and use colorful shapes to create separations.

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But for some specific ideas, consider pulling these design tactics into your presentation.

Slide Background Ideas:

Set photos as your slide background
Use color overlays to make sure your content is still visible on top of the photo background
Create a gradient background
Use a stock video as your background to create motion
Choose a color other than white as your background
Set a pattern as your background
Use an animated background

Visual Element Ideas:

Place photos strategically on your slide to drive your point home
Use colorful shapes and animated graphics
Try 3D graphics to make your content pop
Apply shaped frames to images within your slides
Use icons to visualize your text

Interactive Ideas:

There are so many ways to make sure your slides are engaging so you keep your audience interested throughout your entire presentation. Visme offers tons of features to make your presentation interactive .

Incorporate hover-overs or pop-ups that hide additional information
Link your slides to create a non-linear presentation
Embed videos that provide even more information
Create audio clips that activate when you click on an element

RELATED: 20 Ways to Create an Interactive Presentation That Stands Out

Prepare for Your Presentation

We already touched on how important it is to practice and rehearse your presentation. You want to appear confident and well-versed in your topic. Presenting and public speaking are also skills that you can carry into adulthood in your future career.

Although nerve-wracking, you’ll have a turn to deliver your presentation in front of the class. You’ll give your speech while simultaneously showcasing your slides.

Utilize these tips when preparing for your presentation:

Practice speaking while moving through your slides at least three times
Memorize the order of your slides and what information is on each slide
Create a flashcard for each slide so you have basic talking points in front of you
Use memorization techniques so you don’t have to fully rely on your flashcards
Focus on the end goal: delivering your presentation may be stressful but it will also make you feel great when you’re finished

Keep Your Audience Engaged During Your Presentation

Our last tip is to keep your audience engaged throughout your presentation. This will help your fellow classmates to better retain the information you’re sharing in your slides and can even help you feel more confident as you present.

A few tips for engaging your audience include:

Avoid using a monotonous tone; instead, tell stories, speak conversationally, and hold your audience’s attention
Try not to say things like, “um,” “er,” “like” and similar terms
Focus on keeping good posture throughout
Avoid chewing gum, fidgeting or doing other things that will detract from your speech
Make eye contact with your audience rather than staring at your notes or your slides

Create Beautiful Presentations with Visme

Here at Visme, we love helping students create better presentations. We’ve covered presentations on different topics you can choose from.

We have resources on how to use presentation templates, how to design slides from scratch, how to maintain consistency between slides, how to present data visually and how to successfully present to an audience.

Here are some articles to help you design and deliver your presentation:

Presentation Success Formula: How to Start Strong and End Powerfully
100+ Creative Presentation Ideas That Will Delight Your Audience
7 Ways to Structure Your Presentation to Keep Your Audience Wanting More

Once you’re ready to start designing, just open up the Visme dashboard and select one of the many presentation templates. You can also create a presentation from scratch; there are lots of tools to help you out along the way. Once done, you can easily share and publish your presentation without leaving the Visme editor.

We hope you were able to find the perfect presentation topic idea for your presentation on this list! Let us know how you did and link to your presentation in the comments.

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Here are the major reasons for using graphics to highlight the pros & cons:

Show the pluses and minuses of specific options
Compare the gains and losses of a proposal in the decision-making process
Visualize the benefits and drawbacks of the solution
Highlight the major advantages and disadvantages of the product, process, strategy, idea, etc.
Present a visual comparison of ups and downs on one slide
Replace ordinary tables and lists with creative diagrams

Apply Pros and Cons Diagrams Instead of Ordinary Bullet Points

Are you going to use ordinary bullet points to list the advantages or disadvantages of the discussed subject? It would be better to visualize data to make sure that your audience will not miss any critical information.

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The example above demonstrates how you can transform a written list of the advantages into an eye-catching infographic. You can add different icons and short descriptions to draw your audience’s attention to small details, that matter.

Design tip: if you are going to add more icons in your presentation, remember to keep them graphically consistent. Use one style for all slides and limited set of colors – ideally based on your branding.

Looking for more list presentation ideas? See three creative ways of illustrating a list in your presentation.

Use Pros and Cons Diagrams Instead of Traditional Comparison Tables

Let’s face the truth, traditional Excel tables look pretty boring. If you want to make sure that your audience will not skip reading table information, you should pay attention to the slide design.

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This slide example shows how you can highlight pluses and minuses utilizing a non-standard table. We also added hand-drawn icons and elements to make the table look creative and unique. Such hand-drawn visuals can help make your presentation more impactful .

Highlight the Pros and Cons On Two Separate Slides

In case you want to discuss the advantages of the topic in more detail but don’t want to overload the slide with text, you can choose the following design. A relevant background photo and a small text section work great together. Visualization of this type makes your message clear and concise helping to retain the audience’s attention.

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You can also apply this design to list the disadvantages. Take a look at the following template: a high-resolution image pairs well with a short bulleted list and a few simple icons. These two slides will look great next to each other.

Put Benefits and Drawbacks On a Final Slide

If a major goal of your presentation is to focus on the advantages and disadvantages of the discussed idea, we suggest adding a pros and cons diagram for a final slide.

Take a glance at the following template, which presents benefits and drawbacks in a simple, yet effective way. The slide divided diagonally looks more creative and will suit any presentation. You can add big icons (like on the picture) to show where you stated the benefits and drawbacks.

As you can see, there are a lot of unordinary Pros and Cons slide designs to choose from. You just need to select the most suitable diagram to create a killer presentation.

Don’t be afraid to experiment: you can use several slides in the same presentation. For instance, you can focus separately on benefits and drawbacks, and then sum it up with a final slide with the most essential points. Just remember about visual consistency.

Do you need to create a to-do checklist slide for the project or review a presentation? You can rearrange and reuse one of the above diagrams, e.g. a slide with a tick and cross. Here we share more ideas on creating To-Do checklists for various purposes.

Resources of Comparison Diagrams

To save you time developing such comparison graphics, we designed an editable PowerPoint template with various pros and cons slides. Go and create engaging infographics, you can check the whole collection here:

You can also check the flat infographics deck to make your slide readable and distinguishable.

Need to illustrate other business topics? You can also explore our tutorial video for step-by-step guidance on creating engaging All Hands Meeting presentations:

Author: Leona Henryson – freelance writer and UX designer. Also, she is a contributing writer for various blogs. When she is not writing or designing, she is swimming, hiking, and, weather permitting, snowboarding.

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Use the basic pros and cons PowerPoint Slide to communicate the advantages and disadvantages of a solution. With this corporate slide, you’ll be able to include up to three reasons to support each side and complete your persuasive presentation

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How to present pros and cons

January 4, 2016 by Jan Schultink

A question came in on Twitter the other day:

@ideatransplant How to discuss pros and cons of 4 things? What sort of layout would you prefer? — Yoni Tantra (@yonitantra) January 3, 2016

My answer is: a simple table, like this one I prepared quickly in my presentation app SlideMagic (you can clone it to your own SlideMagic account in the presentation template file that contains on the slides I have used on this blog).

The difference between a good pro/con slide and a bad one is not the design in itself, it is how your present the argument. A presentation slide is a tool to get a decision, it is not a laundry list of pros and cons that you evaluated in your analysis. Put your analysis aside, and design from a blank sheet of paper:

Group similar arguments together, if an argument is sort of the same, combine them
Sort the rows in the table in such a way that things visually line up. For example you start with rows where both options are "good" (all blues), then do the "OK/good"s, then the "OK/OK"s. etc.
Isolated and focus those arguments that are going to drive the decision and/or are controversial. "Option 1 is cheaper, option 2 is faster but the what will make the difference is whether we think [criterion 3] is important.
Cut words rigorously until you have a page that is still meaningful but does not look cluttered.

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A pro con topic is bordered on writing a persuasive essay. Topics with pros and cons are about debating the advantages and disadvantages of any subject.

Students examine the advantages and disadvantages of any topics which involve showing their perspectives at the end of the day. This gives room for genuine comparison of a subject as opinionated essays.

This is why there are pro versus con debate topics that show two sides of an argument before a judgment is formed. These two parts present the right information and analyze them.

Pros and Cons Paper Outline

Writing a pros and cons paper can become a challenge not only because there are so many topics to choose from but also because it can be difficult to structure. Preparing an outline can be crucial in writing the perfect pros and cons paper. Check out this sample outline to help you out:

Introduction: Every successful paper begins with an intro. Introduce your topic. In the case of a pros and cons paper make sure to write out your thesis, which should be a statement that you will be examining the pros and cons of.
First Body Paragraph: Here you should begin by choosing the pro and con side and focusing on it. Make sure to clearly state the pros and then provide supporting statements.
Second Body Paragraph: In the second body paragraph you can now shift to the opposite side of the argument. If you wrote about pros, now you can focus on the cons.
Third Body Paragraph: Finally, in the third paragraph you can provide counterarguments, and make an evaluation of the initial thesis, and if it is more beneficial or detrimental.
Conclusion: Summarize your findings and discussion in the conclusion. Repeat your thesis and your evaluation statements.

As students, you may need to create better essays through pro con topics. These are hot pros and cons subjects that require high quality writing skills for expression.

Pros and Cons Ideas

There are a series of existing ideas that can be developed from interesting pros and cons subjects. Your topics could be on any issue you’ve considered before or problems that are affecting the globe at present.

As students of a college or a university, you may need these topics for your semester break assignment. You can awe your professor with these hot pro con topics:

Examine the pros and cons of the use of computers in the modern world.
What are the pros and cons of having same-sex parents?
What are the pros and cons of having a single parent?
What are the pros and cons of writing adult essays as a teenager?
What are the pros and cons of studying in a day school as an adult?
What are the pros and cons of living in the countryside without the knowledge of the city?
What are the pros and cons of technology in our day-to-day life?
Examine the pros and cons of physical labor amongst teenagers.
Analyze the pros and cons of working amongst children in orphanage houses.
What are the pros and cons of quitting a job and getting fired from the job?
Weigh the pros and cons of engaging in remote work.
Examine the pros and cons of mixed marriages and multilingual experiences for kids.
Weigh the pros and cons of living an imposing parent’s dream.
Weigh the pros and cons of hiring older employees for physical labor in a manufacturing company.
Examine the pros and cons of hiring younger employees as school bus drivers.
What are the pros and cons of public transportation in the US?
What are the pros and cons of making an order for a ride with a driver you do not know?
Examine the pros and cons of any business model of your choice.
Examine the pros and cons of traveling in risky places.
Examine the pros and cons of being a wildlife fan.
Examine the pros and cons of working with the government.
Identify the pros and cons of working with private companies that require that you travel often.
Examine the pros and cons of the space race during the Cold War
Analyze the pros and cons of having a business and not being a partner.
Identify the pros and cons of getting into a partnership with strange people.
Write the pros and cons of getting an unsecured personal loan.
Write the pros and cons of learning multiple languages.
Identify the pros and cons of marrying a woman older than you as a man.
Identify the pros and cons of pursuing a career you don’t like but fetching money.
What are the pros and cons of business competition in the digital world?

Good Pros and Cons Topics

Rather than consult a paper help team for your homework pro vs con topics, you can consider many topics in this list. Students are always expected to be bright and creative with topics.

If time doesn’t allow you, you can be creative with these topics. Express your ideas on the following customized pro con topics:

Identify the pros and cons of having a career in the technical niche.
What are the pros and cons of online and distance learning?
Analyze the pros and cons of going on vacations.
Examine the pros and cons of working with NGOs.
What are the pros and cons of learning amongst a group of people?
What are the pros and cons of playing the “Truth or Dare” game?
Examine the pros and cons of complying with struct rules as students.
What are the pros and cons of getting vocational training in today’s world?
What are the pros and cons of using an iPhone rather than an android?
Examine the pros and cons of traditional and modern teaching methods.
What are the pros and cons of using the media as an entertainer?
What are the pros and cons of separating average students from exceptional students in schools?
What are the pros and cons of having same-sex schools?
What are the pros and cons of engaging in extracurricular activities?
Examine the pros and cons of having a part-time job while studying.
What are the pros and cons of living in a dormitory as students?
Examine the pros and cons of being a part of a fraternity group.
Are there any pros and cons to bullying?
What are the pros and cons of Halloween parties?
What are the pros and cons of having a long-distance relationship?
What are the pros and cons of living with parents as adults?
Examine the pros and cons of living alone as a teenager.
Identify the pros and cons of encouraging tourism even in dangerous cities.
Identify the pros and cons of attending strange people’s wedding ceremonies.
Identify the pros and cons of hooking up.
Examine the pros and cons of staying married.
Are there pros and cons of testing on animals?
What are the pros and cons of residing alone in the woods or forests?
What are the pros and cons of studying abroad?
Examine the pros and cons of having an insecure partner, friend, or parent.

Pro Con Paper Topics

As a university student, having pro con topics for your paper could be intriguing. If you want to consider it, you can awe your professors with an intellectual and creative argument.

You can flex your creative muscles around these pro and cons topics through in-depth research:

Examine the psychological pros and cons of obsessive partners.
What are the pros and cons of being a tour guide to strange people?
Examine the pros and cons of doing business with people you do not know before.
What are the pros and cons of traveling by car?
What are the pros and cons of hiking alone?
Examine the pro and cons of visiting unexplored places.
Examine the pros and cons of having a child early.
What are the pros and cons of living as a foreigner in a country?
Examine the pros and cons of listening to music at a concert.
Examine the pros and cons of going to the cinema.
What are the pros and cons of taking a break from work?
Examine the pros and cons of being an only child.
What are the pros and cons of using an HP laptop to an Apple laptop?
What are the pros and cons of dieting?
What are the pros and cons of having a private school?l
Examine the pros and cons of studying alone.
Identify the pros and cons of having a terrible drinking habit.
What are the pros and cons of having a big house?
What are the pros and cons of living with a dog?
What are the pros and cons of living and working as a writer?
Examine the pros and cons of living and eating with a stranger in a private residence.
Analyze the pros and cons of being a leader.
Critically diagnose the pros and cons of having a big family.
Critically examine the pros and cons of having a big house.
Critically examine the pros and cons of having short nights.
Critically examine the pros and cons of seeing horror movies.
What are the pros and cons of having unhealthy eating habits?
Examine the pros and cons of cooking and eating your food compared to buying
What are the pros and cons of daily exercise?
Identify the pros and cons of having different rooms as couples.

Pro Con Controversial Topics

These are topics that could lift eyebrows. These are controversial topics that could cause resentment amongst conservatives.

As students, you must know how to present healthy arguments to drive home your points. You can thus consider:

The pros and cons of free education.
The pros and cons of free health care in the US.
The pros and cons of taking COVID-19 vaccines.
The pros and cons of purchasing pirate music.
The pros and cons of drinking beer.
The pros and cons of believing in feminism.
Examine the pros and cons of investing in digital currencies like cryptocurrencies.
The pros and cons of having transgender athletes contest with women athletes born in women’s bodies.
The pros and cons of plastic surgery.
The pros and cons of a video game.
The pros and cons of pornography.
The pros and cons of having irregular working shifts.
The pros and cons of having flexible working hours.
The pros and cons of looking for jobs online.
The pros and cons of having leisure time.
The pros and cons of hooking up rather than marriage.
The pros and cons of receiving government salaries over wages.
The pros and cons of having more than one sexual partner.
The pros and cons of working abroad.
The pros and cons of giving out discounts and other offers as entrepreneurs.

Pros and Cons Issues

You can express reasonable pro con arguments on pressing issues in the global world. These are issues that are challenging and important that this generation solves. Consider these topics as what your teachers will like and write.

What are the pros and cons of eating out in a restaurant?
Examine the pros and cons of physical sports in an insecure world.
Examine the pros and cons of unstable climatic conditions.
What are the pro and cons of having your house close to the water?
Examine the pros and cons of windy climates.
Examine the pros and cons of having different societal classes.
What are the pros and cons of market and free-market economies?
Examine the pros and cons of communism and capitalism.
Examine the pros and cons of democracy.
Examine the pros and cons of the different voting systems.
Examine the pros and cons of parliamentary and presidential systems of government.
What are the pros and cons of having a parliament in your country?
What are the pros and cons of having women in Parliament?
What are the pros and cons of having a woman as president?
Examine the pros and cons of a monarchy.
Examine the pros and cons of religion.
Examine the pros and cons of identifying as an atheist.
What are the pros and cons of genetics in today’s world?
Examine the pros and cons of cloning.
Examine the pros and cons of clinical trials on kids.
Analyze the pros and cons of the internet of things in the interconnected world.
Examine the pros and cons of globalization in an increasingly anarchical international system.
Examine the pros and cons of believing in yourself, not God.
What are the pros and cons of creating networks for your business
Identify the pros and cons of poor research studies?
Would you say schooling has pros and cons?
Would you say having multiple jobs has pros and cons?
What are your pro and con thoughts on artificial intelligence?
Express your views on the disadvantages and advantages of animal testing.
Discuss the pros and cons of keeping pets.

Pro and Con Debate Topics

If you want to engage in intellectual pro and con debates, you can also add your voice to existential issues. Consider these pro and cons topics for an intelligent discussion even in your school. You can also use them for inter-school or class competitions. They are:

Examine the pros and cons of policing marginalized communities of youths
What are the pros and cons of abolishing the death penalty

You can also consider these direct topics where you need to weigh the pros and cons:

There are no moral grounds for legalizing abortion
There is no peer pressure in abstaining or conceding to violence
The juvenile factor should be unnecessary when giving judgment on a teen manslaughter
Cloning should be accepted in every country
Democracy is the best political system that exists
Marijuana is okay, and it should be legalized
Nationalism is baseless and should big be encouraged even amongst the military
Euthanasia is the best way to help patients whose hopes of recovery are slim
The minimum wage must be raised to meet the existing crisis
Domestic policies must be ratified to help low-income earners
Climate Change remains dangerous and irreversible
More national parks should be created
Should Adolf Hitler be branded as a hero or villain to Germans before the end of WWII
Should having an animal circus be considered an act of animal cruelty
Genetics unmodified foods are the best choices for any society
Free speech doesn’t exist in any country
Every country is corrupt; the level of corruption is only different
The rates at which taxes accelerate in the US is okay
Racial inequality is not as challenging as many people think it is
All white men are racist because it is entrenched in the culture
Incarceration of minors does nothing but shape them to be better adults
An aspirant to public offices must be active on social media
The Facebook ban of Donald Trump was what was supposed to happen
Donald Trump should be banned for the White House Riot
There is a low impact of global warming on humanity
Social networking sites are now used to stalk other peoples
Religion does more good than harm to people
There can be no end to wars in the world even if we avoid all-out conflicts

Pros and Cons Topics for Middle School

As a middle school student, you may need pros and cons topics for your level. You don’t need to overthink the things you want to write about.

Your teacher already knows that you have limited experience of the world. You can thus choose any of these topics and give your best in discussing them:

What are the pros and cons of hot and cold weather conditions for farmers
What are the pros and cons of having a career in a favored profession
Would farming have pros and cons?
What are the pros and cons of having a hobby
Examine the pros and cons of globalization
Examine the pros and cons of internet regulations
Examine the pros and cons of gender stereotypes
Examine the pros and cons of learning about pop culture
Examine the pros and cons of having high mortality rates
What are the pros and cons of video games
What are the pros and cons of online dating
What are the pros and cons of reading books and watching movies?
What are the pros and cons of working without parents permission
What are the pros and cons of using social networking platforms as a teenager
What are the pros and cons of war
What are the pros and cons of lying?
Does life insurance have short pros and cons?
What are the pros and cons of health insurance
Discuss renewable energy’s pros and cons
Examine the pros and cons of using synthetic materials over plastic
Discuss the pros and cons of being active on social media
Discuss the pros and cons of physical dating over online dating
Identify student loans’ pros and cons
Identify the pros and cons of nuclear energy
Discuss the pros and cons of solar energy to the society
What are the pros and cons of being a pastor’s son?
Business owning pros and cons
Examine the pros and cons of learning how to write
What are the pros and cons of doing your assignment by yourself
Identify the pros and cons of having a lot of friends

Pros and Cons Topics List

If you want to create brilliant and exceptional topics for your schoolwork, you can consider this topic list. You can choose the following subjects to write on:

Getting involved in marital affairs
Earning wages over salaries
Hiring people for your services over DIY-ing
Robots in place of work over people
Having more national holidays
Having more leisure time at work
Reducing weekly work hours
Spending more time with partners than friends
Working out
Working hard after high school without Interest in going to college
Taking a break from school before doing a PhD
Working with business organizations over creating your company
The gender differences in sport question
Making independent or collective choices
The global economy concerns
The domination of western economies in third world countries
The role played by NATO in maintaining or worsening world security
The effect of pornography

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People have strong opinions about almost everything, and their conflicting ideas often spark intense debates that can go on for many years and even lead to violence and war. Issues become controversial over values, different cultural norms, economic disparity, and social power relationships.

Controversial issues can be difficult to discuss, especially when they concern race, injustice, and personal freedom--which all have material or psychological consequences for marginalized groups. Because of the stakes, there is a lot of intensity to these sources and they must be analyzed carefully. Sometimes sources make false claims and misrepresent facts ( fake news ). Look for well-argued, well documented opinions by recognized authorities as appropriate information sources for your research paper. Examine diverse viewpoints, including those voices that have been marginalized in the past, and possibly even those voices you disagree with. Be immediately cautious of any sources that question the right of any group to life, dignity, or well-being. These are never legitimate "viewpoints."

You can strengthen your argument by evaluating sources, comparing points of view, fact checking, and understanding the motives of the writers. You can seek objectivity, but most importantly train yourself to recognize the bias in your source and whether it is appropriate for your assignment. It is equally important to use it responsibly and treat in your paper for what it is. Ask your instructor or librarian if you are not sure.

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Conversations on Social Issues (COSI) Archives The Library's COSI series is a forum for the exchange of ideas on social issues. Find recordings, presenter slides (if provided), and recommended resources on a variety of topics.

Every CRS Report "Reports by Congress’s think tank, the Congressional Research Service, which provides valuable insight and non-partisan analysis of issues of public debate."
Interesting Debate Topics for College Students: Education, Technology & Politics Debate topics also make good topics for a Pro/Con research paper.
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Wikipedia: List of Controversial Topics "This is a list of Wikipedia articles deemed controversial because they are constantly re-edited in a circular manner, or are otherwise the focus of edit warring or article sanctions. This page is conceived as a location for articles that regularly become biased and need to be fixed, or articles that were once the subject of an NPOV dispute and are likely to suffer future disputes." more... less... The divisive nature of disputed subjects has triggered arguments, since opinions on a given issue differ. These subjects are responsible for a great deal of tension among Wikipedia editors, reflecting the debates of society as a whole. Perspectives on these subjects are affected by the time, place, and culture of the editor.

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Newsbank: The Latest Topics To Help Inspire You Current research topics covering key global issues, and people about business, economics, crime, politics, science, health, sports, the arts and more. Links to articles in the Newsbank database.
ProCon.org Non-profit, non-partisan website that promotes critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship by presenting controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, primarily pro-con format.
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News Literacy Project The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan national education nonprofit, provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy.
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Best Pros And Cons Lists For Effective Decision-Making [With Templates]

Decisions, decisions, decisions. We make them all the time, big and small. From picking your morning coffee to making a career change, life’s a constant choose-your-own-adventure. But let’s face it, some choices can feel like climbing Mount Everest in fuzzy slippers. That’s where a pros and cons list comes in.

Ever found yourself staring at two options, each with its own set of shiny perks and potential pitfalls? You’re not alone. It can be a real head-scratcher trying to weigh everything up. A pro con list can help you sort through the chaos and make a call.

So, let’s get down to business. We’ll break down why they’re such a big deal when it comes to making choices, and show you exactly how to create your own. Plus, we’ll share some real-life examples to get your wheels turning. Let’s do this!

What Is A Pros And Cons List?

A pros and cons list is a simple but effective decision-making tool. It’s basically a way to organize your thoughts about a choice by listing the good things (pros) and bad things (cons) about each option. This helps you see the big picture and make a more informed decision.

What Is The Difference Between Pros And Cons?

Pros are the benefits, advantages, or positive outcomes of a particular choice or decision. They’re the reasons for doing something. Cons are the drawbacks, disadvantages, or negative consequences of a choice or decision. They’re the reasons against doing something.

The Pros and Cons of a Pros and Cons List

While a pros and cons list can be a helpful starting point, it’s essential to recognize its limitations. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of using a pros and cons list:

On the plus side, pros and cons lists can provide clarity and focus. They encourage a systematic evaluation of potential outcomes, helping to reduce impulsive choices. By forcing a structured approach, they can illuminate previously overlooked factors.

However, the devil is in the details. Pros and cons lists can oversimplify complex issues, potentially leading to suboptimal decisions. They can also be biased, as we tend to weigh factors that align with our preferences more heavily. Additionally, relying solely on a list might stifle creativity and intuition, which are often vital components of effective decision-making pros and cons.

How To Create A Pros And Cons List?

1. Define your decision

The first and foremost thing you need is to decide the thing for which you want to make a decision. If you wish to buy something, or you want to choose which strategy will work at your work. Or do you need clarification about which job offer to take? Choose the things for which you want to create the presentation.

2. Create Two columns or Tables

The next step is to create a pros and cons table or list to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the decisions. You can take a piece of paper and draw a line in the center to bisect two sides, or you can do this in MS PowerPoint . Choose Line from the Shapes option and draw a line. Label the left section as Pros and label the right section as cons.

3. Write the Pros

Now, consider the advantages you will have if you make a decision. In the Pros section on the left, list all the possible benefits or positive approaches to the decision. You can include features, advantages, and opportunities for the particular decision in this section of the pros and cons list.

4. Write the Cons

Now, consider the disadvantages of this decision. List all the drawbacks, limitations, risks, and negative approaches that might occur if you make the decision. For example, if you are buying a car, consider disadvantages like maintenance costs, value depreciation, fuel expenses, etc. Take your time and list all the potential drawbacks.

5. Assign weights for importance

You have listed all the factors, but they should have different importance. Some might be more valuable, while others can affect you minimally. That’s why it’s better to assign relative weights to each factor. For example, while choosing a job offer, you may assign higher weights to the salary and lower weights to the leave policy. These relative weights will help you make better decisions. Simile, assign negative weights to the cons.

6. Evaluate & Make a Decision

Now, evaluate all your factors. Add your relative weights and see if the overall score is positive or negative. If the score is positive, it means that making this decision might be helpful to you. Otherwise, if the score is negative, then you should consider other choices.

How To Present Pros And Cons List In PowerPoint?

A logical and standard way to draft is listing the advantages on one side and, on the other, the ideas or reasons that speak against it. Our pros and cons PowerPoint templates are perfect for weighing the positives and negatives.

The best templates deliver the information most accurately by using various eye-catching indicators, such as green and red arrow marks, to show the difference between pros and cons of a particular scenario.

Below is a stepwise guide to making a simple pros and cons list in PowerPoint:

Step 1: Make a layout – Placing the content on two opposite sides is the best way to show pros and cons in PowerPoint. Go to Insert > shapes (choose any PowerPoint shape you like)

Step 2: Here, we have taken a rectangle and added a circle inside it (to add an icon). Group the shapes and duplicate the design.

Step 3: Add text box – Add a text box under both columns and add content. Insert > Text Box.

Step 4: Add icons – Insert > icons Step 5: Make necessary adjustments as per your requirements and save the presentation.

Pros And Cons Examples

There are plenty of everyday uses of pros and cons lists. Let’s take a look at some common ones:

1. Personal Decision-Making

It can help a person undertake some of the most difficult personal decisions, such as buying a house, choosing a pet, or even taking up a new hobby or fitness activity.

2. Purchase Decision Evaluation

The purchase decisions comprise decisions about buying new cars, electronic gadgets, home appliances, etc. You can evaluate all these purchase decisions based on the list. Here’s a pros and cons list example of buying a house:

3. Project Risk Assessment

Pros and Cons list could help recognize the potential risks, challenges, and opportunities that come with any decision related to the project, be it the choice of vendors, methodologies, or project deliverables. Let’s take a look at an example:

Business Case Pros And Cons PowerPoint Template

4. Career Planning

It can help you make sound decisions in your career and work field. For instance, there are several areas in which you should have a pros and cons list: before taking a job, when thinking of changing careers, and before getting more education or training. In short, they assess all the advantages and disadvantages of different career paths or options in a systematic way. Here’s an example:

5. Strategic Decision Making

You can use it even in the context of business in strategic decision-making. Structures the analysis of the potential risks and rewards of given options, sizing up business strategies, looking at investment possibilities, or deciding on the operation. Let’s consider an example where a manager is deciding whether to implement a new work-from-home policy for their team:

Shows Pros And Cons List For Corporate Employee

Best Pros And Cons List Templates

As the audience gets hooked to the visuals, here are a few creative customizable PowerPoint templates to compare your dilemmas’ advantages and disadvantages.

These customizable Pros and Cons templates showcase your dilemma and drive significant decisions. You can also use them to showcase other comparisons such as advantages and disadvantages, right or wrong, Do’s and Don’ts, etc.

1. Pros And Cons List Template

This template will help you list the plus and minus points of any decision you want. The use of PowerPoint icons makes the message more evident and enhances the design of the slides. The slide is fully editable, and you can customize it as per your requirements. Just download and use it.

2. Business Pros And Cons Table PowerPoint Template

This is a type of pros cons table slide. It has a creative table highlighting a comparison between different options. You can edit the textbox and write the points in detail.

The best thing is that you can use this template to compare or analyze the benefits and drawbacks of multiple decisions simultaneously. It has four options to add, where you can add benefits and drawbacks in separate boxes. The slide is fully editable, and you can customize it as per your requirements. Just download it and use it.

3. Pros And Cons List Arrow Template

This template uses arrow-style graphics that clearly reflect the pros and cons of a particular option. The arrow-styled graphic enhances the overall visual appeal of your presentation. You can change the arrows’ color to suit your needs. You can also add other graphic elements if needed.

4. Pros And Cons Chart Template

Using the pros and cons chart slide below; you can showcase a detailed comparison and highlight the positives and negatives of multiple aspects. It has two circular charts denoting the advantages and disadvantages. Its minimalistic design makes it more visually appealing. You can change the background image and icons on the slide. Simply download it and edit the template to suit your needs.

5. Pros And Cons List Animated Template

This template’s unique feature is that it comes with animations. Adding animations makes your presentations stand out in front of your audience and leave a solid impression on them. Use this template to show the benefits and drawbacks of processes or methods in your business to your stakeholders and team members. All you have to do is download it and directly use it by editing the customizable slides.

Pros And Cons List Template Collection

We discussed the importance of using a pros and cons table and the steps you need to create amazing presentations. To give you a better understanding of the concept, we shared a few pros and cons examples. Creating presentations can be hectic, so we also provided you with the best pros and cons templates for you to start with.

Check out SlideUplift’s presentation templates to create visually appealing presentations that will attract your audience. All the slides are customizable and easy to edit, suitable for professionals from various industries and backgrounds.

What Are Pros And Cons Lists?

They are lists that compare both the advantages and disadvantages, or positive and negative aspects of a decision. You can use one to make informed decisions.

What Is The Format Of A Pros And Cons List Document?

The format consists of two sections denoting benefits and drawbacks. You can make it in a list or table format.

Are There Any Alternatives To Using The Pros And Cons Table?

Yes, there are alternative decision-making strategies, such as decision matrices, cost-benefit analysis, SWOT analysis, and scenario planning.

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Harris' VP options: From Josh Shapiro to Mark Kelly, sizing up the slate's pros and cons

Here's a look at 9 of harris' vice presidential prospects – and the pros and cons for each one as democrats try to maintain hold of the white house..

Democratic leaders are rallying to crown Vice President Kamala Harris their party’s 2024 presidential nominee , raising the question of whom she could choose as her running mate.

The slate of rising stars said to be in consideration for the coveted role include swing state governors, a battle-tested Biden Cabinet appointee and military veterans. One thing they'd all have in common should they become the No. 2 to the nation's first female president : They could all court pivotal blocs of voters across the country.

Who has been mentioned as possible VP candidate?

Here’s a look at nine of the top vice presidential candidates Harris is likely considering, along with the pros and cons for each as Democrats seek to hold the White House.

Andy Beshear

The twice-elected governor of a deep-red state, Beshear has a proven ability to garner support from a wide coalition of voters, including Trump Republicans and moderates.
Beshear could counter Sen. JD Vance’s rhetoric about the Appalachian region, which includes portions of Kentucky, to win over Rust Belt swing voters.
Beshear, 46, has bipartisan leadership credentials, having worked with a Republican Legislature to lead his state through multiple disasters, including the COVID-19 pandemic, tornadoes and floods.
Kentucky is a Republican stronghold, and it’s unlikely Beshear would give Democrats an electoral advantage in the state.
Beshear has little foreign policy experience.
He is also relatively unvetted at the national level and is unlikely to have much name recognition among voters outside Kentucky.

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Pete Buttigieg

Buttigieg is already a well-known Democratic figure who has experience campaigning across the country from his 2020 presidential bid and service as a Biden Cabinet member. He also served in the military and can speak to defense and international debate.
As the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Buttigieg can speak to the concerns of voters in Rust Belt swing states like Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
At age 42, he is the youngest contender being considered for the VP slot and is openly gay. He may be better equipped to energize core Democratic base constituencies, including LGBTQ+, millennial and Gen Z voters.
Buttigieg’s identity as an openly gay man could hurt Democrats' chances of wooing conservative-leaning independents, especially on a ticket with the first Black female vice president.
As transportation secretary, Buttigieg has faced an array of criticism, including his handling of the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio – a disaster Vance has focused on in the Senate.
During his 2020 run for the Democratic presidential nomination, Buttigieg struggled to appeal to Black and Latino voters who are key parts of a Democratic path to victory in November.
Cooper has won six statewide elections in the key 2024 battleground state of North Carolina, including two governor's races, and could help Democrats carry the Southern swing territory.
Harris already has a working relationship with Cooper. They both served as their state’s respective attorney general, and Harris has described the North Carolina leader as a “dear friend.”
Cooper is in search of a new job. Unlike some of the other governors on the list, he is in the last year of his final term in office.
Cooper, 67, is one of the oldest contenders for the VP post.
Republicans have controlled the North Carolina Legislature since Cooper has been in power, which could make it difficult for him to claim full credit for successful policies.
Cooper has been criticized for dismissing charges against three Duke University lacrosse players who were accused of sexually assaulting a dancer.
North Carolina is in a tumultuous gubernatorial race, so Cooper may want to focus on his home state.
Kelly won statewide elections for the U.S. Senate seat in Arizona in 2020 in a special election to finish the term of the late Sen. John McCain and for a full term in 2022. He could give Democrats a boost in the crucial battleground state as VP nominee.
He has a background in military service as a naval aviator and as a former astronaut, giving him a platform to attack former President Donald Trump on claims that Trump has mocked veterans.
Kelly is the husband of former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, who was shot in the head during a 2011 mass casualty event at a Tucson grocery store. Their story could prove powerful as gun violence takes center stage in the 2024 election.
Kelly is relatively unvetted on the national stage and is not well known beyond his state.
He has served in the U.S. Senate only since 2020 and is among the least-experienced politicians being considered for the VP nomination.
Swing state Arizona would hold a special election to fill his Senate seat if Kelly is picked and Democrats win the White House in November.

J.B. Pritzker

His progressive record as governor of Illinois, including proposals for a $15 an hour minimum wage and legalizing recreational marijuana, could appeal to the Democratic Party’s left flank.
Pritzker is heir to his family's Hyatt Hotel chain and has an estimated net worth of more than $3 billion.
One of the most outspoken Trump critics in the Democratic Party, Pritzker isn’t shy about taking on the former president and would be expected to perform well in a debate against Vance.
At 59, Pritzker is the same age as Harris and could struggle to reach out to younger generations of voters.
Pritzker faced controversy in 2018 for removing toilets from his luxury home in Chicago to lower his property taxes.
Illinois is not considered a battleground state, so picking Pritzker would not help Harris carry a swing state.

Cedric Richmond

Richmond is a Democratic loyalist who worked in the Biden White House and chaired his campaign.
He has strong ties to Capitol Hill from his tenure as a congressman, which sets him apart from the governors on the list. Every vice president since 1977 has served in Congress first.
He knows Harris well from his time leading the Congressional Black Caucus and as co-chair of the Biden transition team.
Richmond does not have a large following beyond Washington, D.C.
He does not hail from a swing state and would not bring a new constituency of voters to the Democratic ticket.
Richmond has served in public office since 2000 and has no military or private industry experience. His current role at the DNC could spur rhetoric from the Trump campaign that he is part of the Washington swamp.

Josh Shapiro

Shapiro has the highest gubernatorial rating of any Pennsylvania governor in decades, and he could prove to be important in delivering an electoral victory for Democrats in the must-win swing state.
The 51-year-old has gained national name recognition for his quick response to the 2023 I-95 overpass collapse and, more recently, his leadership after the attempted assassination of Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
His experience as the governor of a Rust Belt state and calls for unity after the Trump rally shooting may help Democrats counter Republican messaging that the party is divisive.
Shapiro has led Pennsylvania for two years and is politically inexperienced on the national stage.
Democrats risk the chance that a Republican could take control of the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion if he is picked and goes on to win the White House.
Shapiro isn’t likely to excite the party’s progressive base, especially given his moderate stance on the Israel-Hamas war. Shapiro has not called for a cease-fire but has expressed support for a two-state solution.
Walz has served two terms as Minnesota’s governor and six terms in the U.S. Congress, giving him more nuanced leadership experience than many of the VP contenders.
He has spoken openly about his family’s personal experience with IVF treatments and would be a strong champion for reproductive freedom on the campaign trail.
Walz is a former teacher and pro-union Democrat who can speak to the concerns of blue-collar workers in Midwestern states.
Walz is not well known outside Minnesota, and Democrats could struggle to introduce him to the American people with just three months until the general election.
He received backlash for his handling of the riots across Minnesota after the murder of George Floyd and his defense of the protesters who participated.
Walz has remained a steadfast supporter of Israel during its war with Hamas, which might not play well with younger, more progressive voters the Harris campaign is trying to reach.

Gretchen Whitmer

Whitmer won reelection in Michigan by double digits in 2022 and has broad support in the crucial Midwestern swing state.
During her two terms as governor, Whitmer has focused on working across the aisle on issues at top of mind for Americans, including job growth, economic investment and infrastructure.
Whitmer is a woman and an outspoken advocate for abortion rights. She could be a strong messenger against Republican rhetoric on reproductive rights, a key issue in the 2024 campaign.
A woman has never won the presidency, and a two-woman presidential ticket would be unprecedented. Democrats may fear that it would push some undecided voters away.
Whitmer was accused of hypocrisy during the COVID-19 pandemic for traveling out of state and going to a bar while her administration encouraged people not to travel or eat out. She has since admitted she made a mistake.
Whitmer does not have foreign policy experience or background working with the deeply divided U.S. Congress.

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Photo: President Joe Biden speaks at an event. he stands at a podium as the right side of his face is illuminated.

President Joe Biden, speaking at an event commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act on Monday, July 29, 2024, at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Tex. He took the opportunity to detail his proposals for sweeping Supreme Court reforms, as well. AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta

Biden Calls for Supreme Court Reforms—but Are There Better Options?

Bu law’s jed shugerman analyzes the pros and cons of biden’s proposals, molly callahan.

Warning that the US courts were being weaponized as part of an “extreme” conservative agenda, President Joe Biden on Monday called for two major Supreme Court reforms, and proposed a constitutional amendment that would rein in a president’s immunity—moves that were widely viewed as an effort to button up his 50-year legislative legacy in public office.

Biden spoke Monday at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum in Austin, Tex., in his first public event since announcing he would not continue his run for another term in office .

Prior to his remarks, the president outlined his reforms to rebalance the courts and rein in presidential immunity in an op-ed for the Washington Post . The Supreme Court has been besieged by scandal in recent years, eroding public trust in the institution. And, in early July, the court drastically expanded the notion of presidential immunity to include almost anything a president does while in office—a move many legal and constitutional scholars viewed as far outside the bounds of legal precedent.

First, Biden called in the op-ed for a constitutional amendment that “would make clear that there is no immunity for crimes a former president committed while in office.”Second, he suggested that there be term limits for Supreme Court justices, recommending that the nine justices be held to 18-year terms, so presidents would nominate a new justice every two years.

Finally, he called for a binding code of ethics for members of the high court; something that would require justices “to disclose gifts, refrain from public political activity and recuse themselves from cases in which they or their spouses have financial or other conflicts of interest.”Vice President Kamala Harris, who has emerged as the likely Democratic presidential nominee since Biden dropped out of the race, said she supports his reforms .

All three of these proposals would need congressional support, and a constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds vote of both houses in Congress and support from three-quarters of the states. Biden’s now lame-duck presidency, coupled with a split Congress and a deeply divided nation, makes the passage of any of these reforms highly unlikely. BU Today spoke with Jed Shugerman , Boston University law professor and Joseph Lipsitt Scholar in the School of Law, about these proposals and what they represent for US politics.

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Bu today: biden is calling for three major reforms to the court (and the constitution). let’s take them one by one. first, he’s calling for a constitutional amendment that would “make clear that there is no immunity for crimes a former president committed while in office,” he writes in his washington post op-ed. how likely is it that he could pass such an amendment in what is now a lame-duck presidency with a divided congress.

Shugerman: A zero chance before the election. A constitutional amendment requires two-thirds of each house and three-quarters of the states. If the Democrats win the House and keep the Senate, and if Vice President Harris wins the presidency, there is a small chance of a coalition of Democrats, Republicans who are eager to turn the page from Trumpism, and Republicans eager to keep criminal checks on the next president. But I wouldn’t bet on it.

BU Today: If it did pass (and that’s a big if ), what would it actually change? Would it have the effect Biden presumes it would (i.e., “that the president’s power is limited, not absolute”)?

Shugerman: We have had 234 years without presidential immunity. The change was in July with the decision in Trump v. United States . If Trump wins in November, he can stop the federal prosecutions, and the courts will protect him from the remaining Fulton County prosecution. If he loses, the federal courts will have to navigate the immunity decision, because any amendment will take too long to be ratified. But after that, we will return to the workable status quo ante: no presidential immunity. And that is consistent with the Framers having rejected monarchy and presidential immunity—the historical evidence against presidential immunity is overwhelming, which belies the Roberts Court’s conservatives claiming to be “originalists.”

BU Today: Second, Biden is calling for term limits for Supreme Court justices. He’s been careful not to say that the term limits should be codified by statute, instead keeping his support vague. Does that matter?

Shugerman: Biden’s op-ed in the Washington Post and the White House press release did not specify if they supported a constitutional amendment or a statute, which is wise. Many scholars agree that any term limit on Supreme Court justices would require a constitutional amendment, because the Constitution guarantees them tenure “during good Behaviour.” In my research on the history of good behavior, summarized in my thread yesterday , the Framers—both supporters of judicial independence and its critics—thought the meaning of good behavior was obvious: tenure for life, with impeachment for misbehavior as the only limit. Many non-originalist scholars disagree, but no matter who is right, the Supreme Court would strike down any statute imposing term limits—and it could do it immediately, similarly to how it has misused history to strike down more limited “good cause” protections for independent agencies. It is a good strategy to run against the Roberts Court, but the strategy could backfire if the campaign [for reform] seems to flout the Constitution and the rule of law.

BU Today: How would the US enforce term limits on Supreme Court justices, if there were to be limits?

If the term limits are only by statute, the Supreme Court would strike them down immediately, and maybe by a vote of 9-0. If the term limits are imposed by constitutional amendment, then they would work like six-year terms for Senators, two-year terms for members of the House, and term limits for presidents. At the end of 18 years, the justice is no longer a justice, and the president and Senate could have a new appointee ready to start that same day. Of course, political actors could always refuse to comply with the law, and we have recently seen a loser of a presidential election try to cheat his way past an election and the end of a term. The political system worked well enough in January 2021 to withstand that attack, but a month later, the Senate failed to convict and disqualify, and here we are in 2024. We can’t take it for granted that our national political culture will demand the enforcement of constitutional law and basic democratic norms.

BU Today: Would the rolling two-year appointment schedule help to balance out the court, the way Biden suggests it would?

This two-year schedule is the best part of the proposal, but it is imperfect. Supreme Court justices have been timing their retirements for their partisan or ideological commitments: as justices approach retirement age, conservative justices wait for a Republican president, and liberal justices wait for a Democratic president. Conservative justices have been better at this timing. Justice O’Connor reportedly said on election night 2000, when it appeared Vice President Gore would defeat then-Governor George W. Bush, “Oh no, now I can’t retire.” A month later, she was the fifth vote in Bush v. Gore . She didn’t retire in those four years, probably because of the cloud of Bush v. Gore , but soon after Bush won reelection, she retired. Justice Kennedy similarly retired after he received signals or assurances from the Trump administration. On the other hand, health is unpredictable, and a sudden death during an election year can hyper-politicize a presidential election. See Justices Scalia and Ginsburg.

BU Today: Is there a better schedule or cadence for appointing justices?

Eighteen-year term limits mean that every president gets two regular 18-year appointments. However, what if a Senate blocks a president from appointing one or both seats? Then we’re back to 2016, when President Obama nominated Judge Merrick Garland, and Senator McConnell (R-Ky.) and the Senate Republicans kept Scalia’s seat open past through the election. Could an obstructionist Senate block both appointments over four years, so that the next president would have those two open seats plus two more regular appointments? The better solution is to pass a statute that makes each current justice’s seat their own seat, and that seat expires at their retirement or death. Then every president gets a new appointment every two years. If the president and Senate cannot agree on an appointment in those two years, that opening expires—no reward for obstructionism. Over the next 20 years, the court would very gradually expand, probably to 12 or 13, as 10 new seats open—but some of them likely go unfilled due to partisan disagreement, and some of the more recently appointed justices remain on the court. This is not “court-packing,” because it is so incremental and equal opportunity for both parties to win presidential elections and take advantage of the regular appointment schedule, two per presidency. This proposal addresses the real problem, the Supreme Court’s far-right 6-3 personnel, and it does it more immediately, but also moderately and more valid constitutionally than term limits. But the Democrats probably understand that any form of court expansion would be misportrayed or misunderstood, and that political risk in 2024 may be greater than the reward.

BU Today: Third, Biden is calling for a “binding code of conduct” for the Supreme Court. What might that look like? Are there examples in other levels of the court system that could be applied at the scale of the Supreme Court? And would it really help?

We’re not sure what a “binding code of conduct” means. Generally, the lower federal courts and state courts have a process for parties and citizens to file judicial ethics complaints, and the judges enforce those ethics codes on each other. For example, if a trial or lower appellate judge has an alleged conflict of interest or an alleged appearance of bias, but refuses to recuse, then appellate judges can hear the legal complaint and can use “disqualification,” the appellate form of forcing a lower court judge to recuse. The Supreme Court adopted a more voluntary “code” last winter, but it has no provision for parties or citizens to bring a judicial ethics complaint against them, and there is no disqualification provision. The justices only self-enforce. Over 50 years ago, when President Lyndon Johnson nominated Justice Abe Fortas to be chief, a financial scandal and an appearance of impropriety led to self-enforcement: Fortas withdrew from the nomination and also resigned entirely. That self-enforcement is unimaginable now, as Justice Thomas’ wife allegedly was involved in a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election, and both Justices Thomas and Alito face significant questions about receiving massive gifts from billionaires, among other concerns about extreme political symbolic statements. The better approach is to change the anti-corruption laws to make it a crime for judges to receive significant gifts, without having to prove bribery. Then a justice could be convicted of a crime. This federal law would require a federal prosecutor and a unanimous jury. The law should be explicit that state prosecutors have no jurisdiction to enforce these criminal prohibitions.

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Well written. I enjoyed reading it.

This knee-jerk initiative spawned by the President and Democrats has absolutely nothing to with “reforms”, it is simply about outcomes and a desire to sway them to a particular ideology. They didn’t like the decisions, so they set about changing the rules.

If this were a liberal leaning court (and there have been plenty in the past as proof), not a single constituency currently calling for reforms would have any issue with its composition, lifetime appointments or ethics codes.

Results are all that matter.

Absolutely how can that not be obvious to everyone. 234 years has worked it is actually very upsetting it supports idea of political weapon issues of lower courts

“The Supreme Court has been besieged by scandal in recent years” – meaning that it has made more some more conservative rulings recently.

No one called to “reforming the supreme court” after Obergefell v. Hodges, King v. Burwell, Bostock v. Clayton County, or NFIB v. Sebelius, all of which were fundamental decisions with liberal leanings.

Biden’s latest move is just yet another partisan bully tactic attempting to limit the independence of the judiciary, and it should be fought by anyone who respects the law, regardless of their political persuasion.

You don’t think McConnel hijacking the vacancy left by Scalia and then ramrodding in another justice just as the election was about to happen right after Ginsburg died isn’t “reforming the court”? The Right played a gross form of politics to get their way and Alito and Thomas are clearly ethically compromised. Yes, the left is unhappy but everyone should be. The last great governmental body is morally corrupt and built on lies. Change needs to happen.

As for term limits, they are needed in ALL forms of government. Graham, Pelosi, McConnel, Schumer…..they all need to go.

Judicial sortition would be a better way to select justices and other federal judges. Removes the influence of the executive and legislative branch entirely.

Political parties never put democracy first. Instead they are driven by self-interest. Both parties supported abolishing the Electoral College at various moments based on sound democratic arguments, but quickly forgot those promises when the electoral winds blew in their favor.

After analyzing various proposals for court expansions and term limits, I prefer 14 justices and random retirement inspired by Ancient Greek democratic sortition- harder to game and less political.

More details here https://gregblonder.medium.com/a-random-walk-for-scotus-4be26ab19053

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