Prompt Option 2: Conduct further background research into the current status of one specific species described in Kolbert’s book – updating and, if needed, correcting her claims about the fate of that one particular species.
Page One: Present a standard MLA formatted title-subtitle/brief intro/expanded thesis paragraph preview (including a brief list of all your main findings, insights, conclusions, and revelations).
Page Two Kolbert: Quickly present detailed quotes and information from Kolbert
Page Three Reserach: Quickly present and summarize your own additional research.
Page Four Synthesis: Discuss how your research does, or does not, support Kolbert’s conclusions.
Page Five Extraordinary Ending. First restate your Page One Expanded Thesis, including all your most important challenges, toolkits, and revelations. Then add something extra! See Files >Top Ten Tips for “Extraordinary Endings” for professional strategies to push your writing beyond the basic beginning college writer level.