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Hi and Happy New Year, aMappers!
According to some people, this might be our last year on Earth – the Mayan calendar is said to predict the End of the World on 21st December 2012
So January’s Topic of the Month:
‘Is it possible to predict the future?’
Should we be paying more attention to predictions made by great [...]

Time to announce this month’s competition winner!
….This month’s * Argument of the Month * prize goes to Mark from South Australia for a good argument about whether video games encourage violence.

Mark wins a set of pocket aMaps to map out his favourite arguments wherever he is! Congratulations, Mark!
Keep checking the blog for January’s argument topic!
Think [...]

Hello aMappers!
Ok, so it’s nearly the end of November. Christmas is on it’s way, and so is all the debate that comes with the festive period. Wherever you are in the world, Christmas time seems to spark all sorts of debate to do with consumerism, faith and so on… SO:
Introducing December’s Topic of the Month:
Christmas: [...]

Hello hello,
It’s been busy times at Delib Towers so a bit of a delay in blogging, but don’t think I haven’t been keeping my eye on all your maps…
I’ve got winners to announce for October AND November!
October’s * Argument of the Month * prize goes to Abena from KL for a cool argument about whether [...]

Hello aMappers!
Introducing October’s Topic of the Month:
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple computers, passed away last week. Apple fans all over the world have been paying tribute to the man who has been described as a “visionary and creative genius”.
Has Steve changed the way we use technology today? We’d love to know what you [...]

Some great aMaps coming our way as always, but if you’re trying to figure out how to get the best out of your aMap, here’s some top tips!

10 Tips on developing argument maps
1) Research the core question by using Google, Wikipedia and any other information search tools.
2) Collate all of your research. Make [...]

Time to announce this month’s competition winner!
….This month’s * Argument of the Month * prize goes to Lora from Sydney for a strong argument about the definition of utopia. Interesting stuff!

Lora wins a set of pocket aMaps to map out her favourite arguments wherever she is! Congratulations, Lora!
Keep checking the blog for October’s argument topic!
Think [...]

Hello again aMappers!
To get the argumentative inspiration flowing, we’re introducing a monthly topic that you can choose to argue around.
We love all your other topics, so keep arguing about them too, but if you’re a little stuck, why not try this out:
We want to know what your views are on September’s Topic of the Month
“Colonel [...]

*drum roll*
….This month’s * Argument of the Month * prize goes to Vanessa from Birmingham for a great argument on whether pupils should continue school after turning 16.

Vanessa wins a set of pocket aMaps to map out her favourite arguments wherever she is! Congratulations Vanessa! To receive your prize, drop us an email – info@amap.org.uk
Keep [...]

Hello aMappers,
It’s great to see new aMaps being made every day!
Some are serious, some are silly, all are interesting in their own way!
Here at aMap HQ, we believe that it’s good to argue. We want to get the world arguing more and better. The more you practice mapping out your thoughts, the better your arguments [...]