1. Write an essay of 800-1500 words in which you do one of the following: 1. Identify a problem, then explain and evaluate possible solutions, citing at least four scholarly (i.e., peer-reviewed) sources, and following MLA conventions. (Your topic should be of such a nature and scope that scholars have written about it in peer-reviewed journals.) 2. Ask a question, then find and evaluate possible answers, citing at least four scholarly (i.e., peer-reviewed) sources, and following MLA conventions. (Your topic should be of such a nature and scope that scholars have written about it in peer-reviewed journals.) Research method specified? Number of sources specified? Number of words/pages specified? Genre specified? Documentation system specified?

2. Write an essay of 800-1500 words in which you do one of the following: 1. Identify a problem, then explain and evaluate possible solutions, citing at least four scholarly (i.e., peer-reviewed) sources, and following MLA conventions. (Your topic should be of such a nature and scope that scholars have written about it in peer-reviewed journals.) 2. Ask a question, then find and evaluate possible answers, citing at least four scholarly (i.e., peer-reviewed) sources, and following MLA conventions. (Your topic should be of such a nature and scope that scholars have written about it in peer-reviewed journals.) Audience?Purpose?Stance?Context?Design?

3. ? Choose a topic that you are interested in or that you care about. Right now, open a Word document and begin a list of topics you might be interested in. History Science Technology Politics Religion Medicine Education Economics Military Entertainment

4. Narrow several of your topics to help you focus your thinking. Science Astronomy Black holes How we know about black holes Military Drones Robots (drones on the ground) Ethics for engagement w/robots Education College requirements Core curriculum Language courses Religion The Pope Choosing a Pope Trends in choosing Popes Right now, narrow some of your topics.

5. Choose a question or problem that you are interested in or care about. Your question might lead to a REPORT. Your question might lead to an ANALYSIS. Your question might lead to an ARGUMENT. Right now, write questions about some of your topics.

6. For Wednesday, read chapter 16 and work on your research question.