Research Conversation

Research Conversation Sample TemplateScholars debate a number of issues surrounding this topic (or question). First is the issue of ____________________________ (example you have found in your sources). Some _____________ (field or discipline) scholars argue that __________________________ (name scholars that think this). While other researchers believe _______________________ (name scholars). Similarly (or in contrast) _________________ proponents suggest what is really important is (or the problem is) ___________________ (identify a different point of view related to the issue). Another problem that my research question addresses (or gives rise to) is _____________________________. Some scholars, such as (name scholar with title) assert that the solution to _______________________ must include ________________ while others like (name different scholar) point out that __________________. I will (extend, further, complicate, challenge) the argument that _______________________. Then suggest what you think an analysis of your primary source will demonstrate ______________________ (a possible place for your working claim).