Protecting Endangered Species & Viruses: Research Topics

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The discussion revolves around two primary research topics: the protection of endangered species and the role of viruses in demonstrating evolution. The author is exploring whether current efforts to protect endangered species are adequate while also considering a paper on how viruses might support the theory of natural selection and evolution. They argue that the mutation of viruses, despite being non-living, provides evidence for evolution due to their ability to carry DNA and RNA, which change based on their hosts. The author seeks feedback on the appropriateness of their research topics for class discussions and debates, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue in an academic setting. Engaging classmates in these debates is seen as a way to stimulate interest and responses.
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I have to write a research paper for my English Class. I have chosen to do Research on Endangered Species. My research Topic is, "Are we doing a sufficient job of protecting Endangered Species?". I have gathered information from lots of places.

Though, recently I became interested in viruses. I was wondering if it were possible to write a research paper on viruses. Like for instance my research topic would be, "Do viruses prove Natural Selection to be correct?" Or "Do viruses prove Evolution is true?". Since I have been doing some reading on Viruses that Mutate within a host, and viruses that Evolved. My idea is that the Mutation of a Virus is hard core proof that Evolution is true. That viruses may be non-living, but its the fact that viruses carrie DNA and RNA, thus these are the main ingredients needed to evolve. I believe that maybe they are the fastest in Evolution even though they are not living, but there DNA changes depending on the host. This would be reason there are so many different strains of viruses. Could this be a good research topic?

We are also going to have to read about our research topic infront of the class, and I was hoping I could get the class fired up for debates and lots of responses from them. Is the research topic appropriate? I understand other people have religions, but Debating on it should be legal especially in a class room.

Heres a site that has examples of research topics to understand more from what I am coming from: http://www.public.asu.edu/~jmeyer/topics.htm
 
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Why the hell would you post this in a physics site?
 
Its in a homework help thread. I don't see any problem with it.
 
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