The document outlines the process of writing an exploratory essay, emphasizing the importance of engaging the reader by sharing personal motivations for selecting a subject. It includes prompts for self-reflection on the writer's connection to the topic, initial responses, and the exploration of alternative perspectives. The goal is to delve into the complexities of the chosen question and articulate personal feelings and experiences related to it.

1. Exploratory Essay/Research - 1
The ability to Wallow in complexity
On a separate paper:
1. Write your Exploratory question.
Your Introduction
Your goal in the Introduction is to hook your reader’s interest
in your chosen problem. Often the best way to do so is to show
why you yourself became interested in it.
Write about any or all of the following:
· Why do you think you have chosen this particular subject?
What interested you?
· Personal connection?
· Specific experiences?
· What do you think are the origins of your feelings?
· What are your first responses/answers to the question?
· Why do you think you feel the way you do now?
· Can you imagine yourself ever changing your mind? Why?
· Can you list (or imagine) different or alternative answers to
this question? List some of them.
· How do you feel about these?
· Why?
· At this point, what is the most perplexing, confusing, or
puzzling thing about this question?