Is YouTube a Viable Career Path?

Worksheet Description

This Argumentative Research worksheet is centered on the debate over whether YouTube can be considered a viable career path. Students are tasked with conducting research to find credible sources that both support and oppose the idea of making a living through a YouTube channel. They are also asked to identify and list popular YouTubers, along with any available information about their earnings, to provide concrete examples. Based on their research, students must then establish their own stance on the topic and prepare to articulate it in a research paper, including a bibliography.

The worksheet teaches students how to engage in critical research and construct a balanced argument by examining diverse perspectives on a contemporary issue. It encourages them to evaluate the credibility of different sources and to gather factual data to support their position. By exploring the financial success of popular YouTubers, students learn to substantiate their arguments with real-world examples. This activity is designed to improve research and argumentation skills, essential for academic writing and informed debate.