Below you will find prompts that the Communications Department has used at previous ENC 1101 final examinations--prompts that the department might, in fact, use again. If you understand the kinds of topics students have received in the past, you will not be surprised when you take your exam.

You might want to try brainstorming a thesis statement and quick outline for several of the topics that follow. Such an exercise will build your confidence before the exam.

	An action that can ruin a good relationship
	An activity or game that promotes positive or negative social relations
	An activity that benefits and/or harms those who perform it
	An activity that everyone should find the time to do
	An advantage or disadvantage of attending college
	An advantage or disadvantage of Central Florida's booming tourist industry
	An advantage or disadvantage of credit cards
	An advantage or disadvantage of having relatives living nearby
	An advantage or disadvantage of living in a tourist state
	An advantage or disadvantage of living on your own
	An advertising strategy/technique that does or does not work
	An advertising technique that always seems to sell products
	An apparent misfortune that proved to have positive results
	An attitude, condition, person, or belief that has changed for the better or worse
	An attitude that causes problems for the handicapped
	An attitude that makes employees successful
	A behavior that can ruin a good relationship
	A behavior that reveals the needs of those who practice it
	A benefit or drawback of living in the Orlando area
	The best age for a person to get married
	The best place to look for bargains
	The best reason to have or not to have a credit card
	The best reason to live or not to live to be 100 years old
	The best reason to own or not to own a pet
	The best way to help students be more successful in college
	The best way to make sure a marriage or relationship is successful
	A book, magazine, or newspaper that has had a powerful effect on you
	A book, television program, or film that has social or personal significance
	A business that provides excellent goods or services
	A career that can be satisfying
	A cartoon character who negatively or positively affects children
	A change that needs to be made
	A change that needs to be made at Valencia Community College
	A character in a movie, television show, novel, or play who is or is not a good role model
	A characteristic a president or vice president of the United States must have to be successful
	A characteristic of a modern hero or heroine as portrayed by the media
	A characteristic of an obnoxious person
	A circumstance that causes an ordinary person to do extraordinary things
	A college course which taught me far more than I expected
	A college requirement that should be changed
	A common misunderstanding among people
	A country, state, city, or town that students should visit
	A course that has made a difference in your life
	A current event that affects the way you live
	A current fad or fashion that is harmful to an individual, group, or society in general
	A current fad or fashion that many people do not understand
	A current occupation that may affect its workers harmfully
	A current profession that is worthy of respect
	A custom that could be beneficial or harmful
	A custom that should be preserved
	A dangerous sport or recreational activity
	A disadvantage or advantage of Florida's population explosion
	A driving style that keeps Florida roads unsafe or safe
	An emotion that can be difficult to manage
	An entertainer or other public figure who has disappointed her or his public
	An environmental problem that needs to be solved
	An event that has changed people's minds
	An extracurricular activity that should be supported
	A factor that contributes to the success or failure of a relationship
	A fad or custom the world is or would be better off without
	A fad or fashion that is beneficial to the individual
	A fad popular in the past that should be brought back
	A figure in politics, entertainment, or sports who has inspired hatred, admiration, or respect
	A friend or relative who is your opposite
	A game, sport, or other recreation that improves or challenges the mind
	A game that challenges its players physically or mentally
	A good use of taxpayer money
	A good way to deal with inconsiderate or hostile people
	A good way to look for a new job
	A habit common to college students which hampers their success
	A holiday that everyone can enjoy
	A holiday that no longer serves its intended purpose
	An ideal mode of transportation
	An important part of a good education
	An important quality for a leader of a nation
	An instructional technique that promotes student learning or success
	An intended improvement that had or has had disappointing results
	An invention that has improved people's lives
	An invention that we would be better off without
	A law in the United States that should be changed
	A law that does more harm than good
	A leisure-time activity that benefits the mind or improves the body
	A local, state, regional, or national issue that is cause for worry or celebration
	A location in America that every American should visit
	A major benefit of reading a newspaper or a weekly or monthly magazine
	A major benefit of reading a specific section of the daily newspaper
	A machine that people would be better off without
	A measure that the government should take to promote the well-being of a nation, state, or city
	A mistake that ultimately proved beneficial
	The most valuable gift a person can receive
	A movie, book, magazine, or television show that people would be better off without
	A movie, book, magazine, or television show that should be banned
	A movie or television program that attempts to, but doesn't, reflect real life
	A movie or television program that teaches an important lesson
	A movie or TV show that should not have been made or should not have been discontinued
	An obstacle that makes getting an education difficult
	An obstacle that strengthens a good marriage
	An old way of doing things that needs to be changed
	One of the best or worst things about dating
	One of the most difficult problems college students face
	One sport or activity that is a total waste of time
	One thing that all parents should explain to their children
	One thing that everyone should be given for free
	An organization at Valencia that benefits students
	An organization that provides a valuable service
	An overreaction that causes serious problems
	A person in public life who deserves or deserved to be treated better than s/he is or was treated
	A person who has made a difference in my life
	A personal habit that can be difficult to change
	A personal quality that virtually assures the success of a marriage
	A personality trait that virtually assures success/failure in school, business, or industry
	A place, group, or type of person that anyone should avoid
	A place that people would enjoy or regret visiting
	A place to go for excellent entertainment
	A place to live or visit that should be beneficial to anyone or to a particular type of person
	A place that you would never want to be
	A political campaign strategy that does or does not work
	A political, social, or economic issue that the candidates for the U.S. presidency need to address during the next election campaign
	A political, social, or technological development that is cause for concern
	A politician who deserves to be voted out of office
	A present-day or past political figure who inspires laughter, hatred, fear, love, and/or admiration
	A problem in society that will probably be solved in the future
	A problem that arises as a result of sports in education
	A problem that people ultimately benefit from
	A product or service that people would be better off without
	A product that does/does not perform as advertised
	A product that is either harmful or beneficial to its users
	A product that is or is not worth its cost
	A product that should be taken off the market
	A professor's method that encourages or discourages students
	A quality a positive role model should have
	A question for which there is no clear answer
	A reason for the popularity of a particular TV show, movie, comic strip, rock group, singer, or athlete
	A reason for the popularity of violent television programs or movies
	A reason people get into financial trouble
	A reason to trust or fear flying on airplanes, riding a bus, or driving a car
	A reason why some marriages end in divorce
	A recent event that has pleased or displeased a significant number of people
	A requirement that causes students difficulty in college
	A responsibility that everyone should fulfill
	A role of the mass media (newspaper, television, advertising) in society
	A skill, quality, or characteristic that helps a person survive in the modern world
	A skill needed for success in college
	A skill that helps a person succeed in college or the world of work
	A social or economic development that has had both positive and negative effects on a community
	A social, political, or religious organization that has done either harm or good
	A social problem that requires immediate attention
	Something found in a grocery store that reveals modern lifestyles
	Something I would like to change about myself
	Something people want that they don't need or shouldn't have
	Something you would like to get rid of, if you only could
	A sport that is particularly entertaining to watch
	A step a person might take to become healthier
	A step people might take to improve their grades
	A step to take to win the Florida Lotto
	A successful way to discipline children or adults
	A task, chore, or job that offers physical and/or intellectual challenges to those who perform it
	A teaching method or style which promotes or hinders student success
	A television character or show that has had a positive or negative influence
	A television or film family or character who makes a good role model
	A television program that many people watch that may affect them negatively
	A television program that may have or has had a positive or negative effect on children, young adults, or the family
	A television show everyone should watch
	A television show that should be continued, brought back, or canceled
	A television show that should be put off the air
	A thing students learn in college that they don't expect to learn
	A time and place in history that would be worth visiting
	A tool that can pay for itself
	A tradition or value that should be passed on to children
	A trait that makes a good leader or a good follower
	A trip or visit that anyone would benefit from making
	Two well-known persons in history, literature, athletics, or the entertainment industry who are alike or different
	A type of dishonesty that is tolerated, even condoned, by society
	A type of physical exercise that has both positive and negative effects
	A type of reading that has had a powerful effect on many people
	A vacation spot that a student would enjoy or should avoid visiting
	A value of athletics to society as a whole
	A way in which books, movies, or television programs influence people
	A way individuals can cope with dishonesty
	A way of seeking and landing a satisfying job
	A way to deal with juvenile crime
	A well-known person (politician, entertainer, athlete) who does or does not make a good role model
	A well-known personality who is or is not a good role model
	A well-known person who inspires hatred, fear, love, or admiration
	What a fad reveals about those who follow it
	A word that can have different meanings to different people