Taylor+Pestorius+RP+Post+1


 * 1) I plan to write my research paper as a lit review of Jon Krakauer's nonfiction book, //Into the Wild.//
 * 2) I want to write this type of paper because I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I want to write a sort of "review" including a summary so I can share the story that's being told and expressed what I liked and what I disliked about the book.
 * 3) In a lit review, I will give a summation of a novel, strengths and weaknesses of the book. I will also express what others have said about the book, much like a sort of book club. I will compare my thoughts and other thoughts on the book and explain why I agree and disagree, using the book to validate my statements.
 * 4) Research Questions
 * 5) How has Chris McCandless's story influenced reader's perceptions of the world?
 * 6) What is the strongest criticism readers have concerning this book?
 * 7) Do I agree or disagree with the criticisms I find on this story? Why?
 * 8) Background and Early Knowledge
 * 9) I have read the book, so I know the story already.
 * 10) I have found that most of the criticisms people have with McCandless's story is that he was so reckless with his life. I know this because the nonfiction book holds not only an account of the story, but some reviews of the first release of the story in a magazine. Most people LOVE this nonfiction novel because it makes one think about their life. The only criticism I have heard is that it's a tragedy that should not be revered.
 * 11) Rationale
 * 12) I want this question because I am fascinated and touched by McCandless's story. It's just really interesting to me.
 * 13) My motivation is based on personal experience. I was reading the book when the research paper was announced and I wanted to share the story with my classmates.
 * 14) I can see that the paper will delve into the topics of environmental science, the limits of the human body, existentialism, the human psyche, and other's opinions on the book.
 * 15) I don't have that many worries. Maybe just that it will be difficult to use a lot of sources, because most of what I need is already in the book.
 * 16) I care about the topic because it relates to finding yourself. i think it's very important to be in touch with one's mind, and I think this is a good example of when excessive immersion in oneself causing hubris.