Q The next step in the process of writing your first paper is to put stasis theory into practice by using the stasis questions (Does it exist? How do you define it? Is it good or bad? What should we do about it?) to learn more about the controversial debates and conversations surrounding your chosen paper topics. After reviewing the materials on stasis theory, take a look at the mapping worksheet. Download the mapping worksheet.Fill out the worksheet by putting the names of all the authors of your sources in the left-hand column. Then, write in each box how each author answers each of the stasis questions. (Keep in mind that it won’t be entirely clear sometimes how an author answers a question. Sometimes, you have to infer what the answer is, or read between the lines. For example, if they are trying to define a problem, that means they believe the problem exists even if they don’t outright say it.) In addition to filling in the mapping worksheet, answer these questions: • What did you learn about the debate fromfilling out the worksheet? • Where do the participants disagree the most? • Which of the participants do you agree with? Which do you disagree with? • What sort of evidence do the authors give to support their claims? Which evidence is most compelling and convincing? • What gaps exist in the conversation? In other words, are there any solutions, definitions, causes, etc that they are not suggesting that would help move the conversation forward? Below are links to the worksheet you must fill out and to a student example worksheet that's already filled out. Complete this handout Download Complete this handouton Stasis Theory Mapping. Completed Student Example Download Completed Student Exampleof Stasis Theory Mapping Assignment PreviousNext