Free Inquiry Ideas

I have a couple of ideas for my inquiry, although none of them are completely thought out. Here are my ideas in a list format, with pros and cons.

1. Learning ASL (American Sign Language)

It has always been one of my goals to learn sign language, as I believe it is a valuable asset and allows me to communicate with more people. I have also found a site called Handspeak that was created by a native signer to preserve Deaf Culture.

Pros

As mentioned before, ASL will allow me to communicate freely with deaf or hearing-impaired individuals. As a teacher, it will be useful if I have the background knowledge to help a hearing-impaired student.

Cons

Learning a language is difficult and can take time and repetition. As a student, I am unsure whether I can devote the time necessary to acquire a new language. It is also difficult to find many apps/resources for learning the language, as there is no Duolingo equivalent for ASL.

2. Superheroes

It is very nerdy of me, but I love superhero stuff. The many superhero mugs I have at home proves this to be true. I have seen a couple of documentaries on superheroes and how they have changed over the past century, and I would like to do more research in that area.

Pros

Because I enjoy the topic, researching superheroes would not seem like a chore; instead, it would seem like fun. I believe that superhero media has a lot of good morals and lessons that can be learned. However, people do not want to look past the “childish” medium of comic books or movies.

Cons

I have already done an essay on this topic, so I would like to take another direction for this inquiry.