Sources

I really dislike the idea of forcing students to find extra sources for certain papers. Some papers I understand. There are research papers, papers on events, locations, or situations. These types of papers require a broader understanding of the subject, and doing research does in fact help the end result.

But a question like this:

Rousseau claims that a person who is forced to obey the law is being ‘forced to be free’. Does this make sense?

Does not require anything other than Rousseau’s text. If I can read his argument, understand, and interpret it without the assistance of other writers, I should be rewarded for that , not punished.

The simple fact of the matter is that “finding extra sources” in a paper like this means “find smarter people who agree with you, thus validating your argument.” Bullshit. My argument can stand for itself.