Why why why why. That seems to be all I have been hearing the past week in AIS. The world is so complicated with so many "why" questions. Why is the sky blue? Why are basketball players tall? Why does electricity work? All of those have definite answers. But what if you start to ask questions that have multiple why answers...? or maybe no answer at all...?!
That is our assignment for junior theme this year. I have found it VERY interesting to see the topics fellow students have come up with, for example, students have delved into controversial topics like Racism, Hybrid Energy, Assisted Suicide, Genes, TV Tokenism, War on Terror etc. The first step in the paper is to ask "Why Questions." I found it very helpful to come up with multiple why questions so you don't get stuck on just one. Also, given the fact that the paper must be 5-7 pages...it is crucial that you cover different angles of your topic and ADDRESS THE OTHER SIDE! If your struggling with this part, I do have one tip... Do some background info on your topic BEFORE you narrow in on a why question. There are very useful online databases that give general information about topics. You need to be sure you can write 5-7 pages!!
In summary, this junior theme project has amazed me! "We've Got Issues," its called, and it surely is true about America. The class of AIS is the perfect setting to ask yourself: WHY?
Hey Sarah- This week has definitely been a little overwhelming but definitely left us all a little more curious about the issues present in America. I have gone through what seems like a bazillion questions and finally am settled. However, I agree that the simple process of asking questions could take a lifetime. It's cool to see what others find interesting and I think we will really be able to help each other with this project!
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I agree with both of you! I think asking questions helps you dig deeper into something rather than just having a topic. Sometimes it can allow you to see a subject in a whole new light or from a different point of view. But they can also be difficult to formulate. I found myself many times trying to make how or what questions instead of why. But I think the why gives you more room to explore and find out more about your topic.
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