When selecting a topic for an essay, do you think you can write a better paper if you choose a subject you're familiar with or an entirely new subject? Pros and cons for choosing a familiar topic versus selecting a new idea to write about.

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Nathen Powell

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3 September, 02:11

When selecting a topic for an essay, do you think you can write a better paper if you choose a subject you're familiar with or an entirely new subject? Pros and cons for choosing a familiar topic versus selecting a new idea to write about.

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Giovanna Farrell · Answer 1

A subject you're familiar with is always a better option.

Pros for choosing a familiar topic are

1 you do not have to do as much research

2 you already have an idea of what to write about in your head

Cons

1 you do not get to explore a new topic

2. You will not get to learn anything new