What caused capitalism to be our political ideology of choice, and is it possible
to make capitalism green?
1) Find and read one scholarly source that covers the time period of your question. Write a one-page summary
of this source; your summary needs to explain the thesis and central evidence that the author uses. Please
start your summary by properly citing your source, including author, title, and publication info.
2) Find and read one scholarly source that covers the theme/category of your question. Write a one-page
summary of this source; your summary needs to explain the thesis and central evidence that the author uses.
Please start your summary by properly citing your source, including author, title, and publication info.
3) Write a one-page analysis that explains what information from these sources you will use to further your
research project—what are the new topics you want to explore, and what is the new question that emerges.
Please be very careful to fill this one page with really meaningful content; think carefully about each of the tools
in our class “toolkit” and explicitly explain how you are using these tools to help you make connections and ask
a better question for the next stage of your research.
Course toolkit: How to Think Critically
1) Look for cause and effect of central changes
2) Bring your baggage (experiences)
3) Put yourself in someone else’s shoes
4) Think abstractly (Generalize, carefully & Zoom in and Out)
Sample Solution