February 28th Lecture In Class Reflection

In today's lecture we discussed the question: "How can sources diagree in different ways?" Although this may seem like an obvious question with an obvious answer, it is important to realize this when analyzing sources. There are more than just pro or con arguments and we should look to find sources from all directions. An example of an argument that is more than agree/disagree is the question of abortion. You can be for or against abortion, but the third argument could be that it depends on the situation.
It is important to learn just as much about the position that we are arguing against as the one that we are supporting. The ability to argue against the other side will strengthen our angle. Therefore, it is crucial to research from both directions. This information will help me to write my essay because I'm getting hung up on researching leaders in history who used power for evil. It is just as important to find leaders who used their power effectively without being demeaning. This is how I plan to used this information to help me with my essay.