Evaluating Geological Claims: The Art of Counterargument

✨ Writing Prompt

Choose a controversial topic within the field of geology, such as climate change impact on geological formations, the efficacy of fracking, or the debate over the value of the Deep Time concept. Write a literature review where you present the dominant argument for your chosen topic. Following this, identify and address at least two significant counterarguments that challenge the dominant view. Be sure to support your counterarguments with evidence from peer-reviewed geological research. Conclude your literature review by summarizing how addressing these counterarguments strengthens the original argument and discusses its implications for the geology community.