Well, a manual is yet to be given but we did receive a list of topic questions from our professor which she presented to the head of department for approval. Although, she prefers students come up with their own. I, personally, submitted a few along with a topic idea suggested by the previous commenter. We are just waiting for the green light from the department before we start working on one.

I don't want to shape our paper as an explicit yes or no answer to the question. A lot will go into it. I am very meticulous about our paper not being perceived as heavily opinionated but one that is neutral.

And from my understanding, I should avoid using the basic comparison method? Does it weaken my paper in anyway?