In the space below, re-write your working claim as it has developed since your initial proposal. What is your topic, and what position are you taking in regard to it?

  1. In the space below, re-write your working claim as it has developed since your initial proposal. What is your topic, and what position are you taking in regard to it?
  2. On the left, list all of the most valuable and most interesting argument sources you’ve found that agree with or provide support for your working claim. On the right, list all of the most valuable and most interesting sources you’ve found that disagree with your working claim or suggest an alternative perspective. Of all these sources, which provides the strongest challenge to your claim?
  3. On the left, list what background sources you’ve found that provide non-controversial information about your topic. On the right, list what exhibit sources you’ve found that will require your interpretation and analysis.