What is an issue?
An issue is a matter or topic of concern that might arise from a significant event, development or process and about which there are differing views or perspectives.
It is useful to transform the topic from a statement to a question as this can help you to identify different responses. For example:
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Topic |
Statement of Issue |
Issue as a question |
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Cloning |
Cloning in beef cattle |
Should cloning of beef cattle be permitted? |
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Transformation (GMO’s) |
Insertion of foreign genes into sugar beet to convey herbicide tolerance
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Should sugar beet be genetically modified to become herbicide tolerant? |
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