Of the topic selected, what is the most probable explanation for the mystery? Besides answering this question, the paper should do each of the following:
1. Provide the audience with a clear understanding of the context of this mystery.
This section of your paper should provide any historical narrative or description necessary for the audience to understand the significance of this topic.
2. Compare/contrast at least three possible theories or explanations of the mystery.
This section should do more than describe each theory. It should strive to identify the author and context of each theory.
3. Argue the most plausible explanation and counterargue the remaining theories. If the answer lies between two theories, the Rogerian structureLinks to an external site. may be effectively employed.
Organization of your document: As this assignment requires at least three-five pages of text, the paper should contain an effective introduction and end with an effective conclusion that satisfactorily explains the most probable explanation/solution to this mystery. The body should be divided into three sections according to the aforementioned items. The first section should be structured in either a narrative or descriptive structure. The second section should be a compare/contrast section. This section should use the point-by-point method of comparison/contrast. The final section of the essay should be a classical argument. Section headings/subtitles are optional.
