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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written and fact-checked by The Editors of ProCon ProCon's editors write and verify new content and update existing content. ProCon presents the pro and con arguments to debatable issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, freely accessible way. The Editors of ProCon Last Updated: Aug 20, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot This free program is a perfect way for students and nonstudents alike to complete a rewarding program. Learn about diverse social and cultural issues while honing your critical thinking skills. Upon successfully finishing the program, you can receive a certificate of completion.

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Pro Arguments (Go to Con Arguments) Read 10 Debates ​Is Artificial Intelligence Good for Society?Should TikTok Be Banned?Should Youth Play Tackle Football?​​​Is the Gig Economy Good for Us?Should Cell Phones Be Banned in Schools?Should the U.S. Voting Age Be Lowered to 16?​Should the Death Penalty Be Legal?​Should Students Wear School Uniforms?​Should Animal Testing Be Allowed?Should Minors Play Violent Video Games? Take the 10 Assessment Quizzes After reading each debate, take the related assessment quiz. A perfect score—8 correct answers to the 8 questions in each quiz—must be achieved. The quizzes may be taken as many times as necessary to reach that score.

　　Once you receive a perfect score on a quiz, screenshot the final score sheet that says, “Congrats! 8/8 questions.” You will need a screenshot of all 10 perfect scores to complete the program. (Screenshotting your score is easiest on a smartphone, but for instructions on how to capture screenshots on any device, see PCMag.)

　　After reading the 10 debates and achieving a perfect score on the 10 related quizzes, take the required Current Affairs Program Survey to see how learning alternative views on these various issues affected your perception of these topics.

　　When you reach the end of the questions, check the box that says, “Send me a copy of my responses via email.” You will need a copy of the survey to complete the program. Then click “Done.”

　　Once you have read the 10 debates, received a perfect score on the 10 related quizzes, and taken the required Current Affairs Program Survey, email us at [email protected] with “Program Complete” as the subject line. Your email should include 11 attachments:

　　10 screenshots of your perfect scores on the 10 quizzes1 completed Current Events Program Survey (the one emailed to you upon completing the survey) Once we have received your email and confirmed that all requirements for the program have been met, we will email your certificate of completion.

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