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I. I am leaning toward writing a position paper. I want to write a position paper on my topic, because I already have formed an opinion on it, however I am going to keep an open mind when i research. I might change my mind and write an extended definition if i find myself unable to chose a side after researching. I think a position paper would be a good way to present my topic, since i plan on (so far) taking the position that most people would disagree with. Therefore it would be a door to a new perspective on a topic.

II. 1. Are we in fact, more intelligent than animals? 2. Would there be happiness without sadness? 3. What says more about a person, what they say or what they do? 4. If we learn from our mistakes, why are we afraid to make them?

III. we as humans tend to believe/claim that we are the superior species humans are the most destructive species Bees help pollinate and without them, we would all have no food All or most animals seem to do something good for the earth Ants help the earth Humans have frontal loves which most if not all animals lack

IV. I'm interested in researching this question, because lately I think about the society we live in and all the ridiculous things that happen. Then I compare our society and humans as a whole to animals and so far I think they serve more of a purpose. Most animals benefit the earth in some way, meanwhile humans are the most destructive species and we are all killing the earth. I could see myself elaborating on "animals" and discussing a broad range of animals and what each species does. I could also see myself finding more I information and deciding to write an extended definition rather then a position paper. One of my concerns is that I will not be able to find enough information, and it will be tough to find sources. My other concern is how I will write my paper and structure it so it all makes sense. I really care about this topic and finding out more information because I think that animals in some or most ways are smarter than humans, and many people I know disagree.    