Exercise 2.1: Finding the Questions


1.
Tattooing; history, trends, health risks, modern tattoos, etc.


In the space below, write the title of your tentative topic (e.g. Internet addiction)



2.
I choose this topic because I am interested in the art of tattooing and the culture and traditions behind it. Also I have a tattoo and am currently looking to get another one, but I want this one to be more traditional, ancient hawaiian style. I would like to research the change in tattooing trends from historical periods to modern times.


Briefly state why you chose this topic.



3.
-I know that tattooing is a controversial topic in modern times as far as health risks.
-I also believe that tattooing was originated out of the pacific islands, i.e.-samoa, figi, hawaii, etc.etc.
-Tattooing is an ancient art form
-It was used in Hawaii for branding and identification
-It was also used to be a sign of strength
-Currently I know that tattooing has a quite differnet appeal to people now, its not always a custom or ritual but rather a fashion trend.


Spend about five minutes listing what you already know (if anything) about your topic. For example,
are you aware of any interesting facts, common misconceptions, your own assumptions, important
people or institutions involved, key schools of thought, the extent of the problem, current trends, etc.?



4.
-Where did tattooing originate?
-Why did people use tattoos?
-What was the original equipment like?
-How were the tattos designed?
-What were the different menaings for the markings?
-Were there certain rules and restrictions on who had tattoos?
-What was used for ink?
-When did tattooing spread to others?
-What are the trends with tattooing across america?
-Whay types of tattooing rituals or customs still exist today?
-What types of new rituals or customs are there today?
-What are the health risks associated with tattoos?
-Why is their such a controversy with teens and tattoos?
-How many people have been hurt or killed from getting a tattoo?
-How many people get tattoos because it is a representation of their culture versus a fashion trend?


Now spend at least fifteen minutes brainstorming a list of questions about your topic you’d love to
learn the answers to. Make this list as long as you can, and don’t worry whether every question is a
good one.



5.


If you’re working in a computer lab (or generating hard copies of the exercise), your instructor may
ask you to comment on other students’ responses to Steps 1-4. Focus particularly on what your
classmates did in the fourth step. For each you view, do two things: add a question you would like
answered about the student’s topic, and mark the question you find most intriguing.




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