Research Journal 8

Research Journal 8: Writing about a Different Position 

Purpose

By completing this research journal, you will be able to:

Identify a different perspective on your research topic and thesis

Represent this perspective by assuming this perspective on your topic and arguing for this perspective

Task (same topic – MLB steroid age)

For this research journal, you will write a draft portion of your argumentative research paper that represents and responds to a different perspective on your research topic and argument. This different perspective may be a complete counterargument, or it may be a position that is similar to your own position but has a critical difference (for instance, a position that offers a different solution). You will write two substantial paragraphs for this journal entry. Your journal entry should include the following:

• Paragraph 1 (250-500 words): You should adopt the different perspective on your research topic/argument and write as if this is the claim that you want to make. Use the different argumentative strategies and organization  and support this position with relevant sources.
• Paragraph 2 (250-500): After writing the different perspective paragraph, write a paragraph that would fit into your argumentative research paper that identifies alternative perspectives on your argument and responds to these alternatives. Consider how you will fairly represent this alternative perspective but also respond to it so that your position is strengthened.