Sources in Review

When formulating my research topic, I had to avoid any bias or preconceived opinions which led me to believe that this was also the manner in which our research paper was to be written.  I was wrong.  Our research paper is really more of a thesis in which we have a point which we try to prove, which is not what our research proposal was supposed to reflect, hence my confusion.  I think it was for the best because I did my best to approach the research topic with as much objectivity as I possibly could and treat the subject, not as a point I was trying to prove, but as a mystery I was trying to solve.  This meant that for every source I studied in support, I had to study a source that was against.  For every point, a counter point.  Objectivity is usually not difficult given that my mind is always trying to understand both sides of a topic because I believe that only when you can see a subject from all angles can you really say you understand it.  In the end, after all the sources have been studied, I must draw a conclusion based on what I have found and decide on which side of the fence I will stand.  My topic is the validity of animal research.  My conclusion.......will be revealed on the final paper next week.    :::cue the dramatic music:::