How do Food Traditions Reflect Cultural Values Topic: Food and Culture Research Question: How do food traditions reflect cultural values? 1 margins,
How do Food Traditions Reflect Cultural Values Topic: Food and Culture
Research Question: How do food traditions reflect cultural values?
1 margins, proper MLA heading, Times New Roman, 12 point font and double spaced. Follow MLA guidelines for all citations and Works Cited.
You must utilize at least SIX of your own researched sources in your paper. Keep in mind the quality of your sources will part of the evaluation process. Class sources are encouraged (you can use as many as you like, but they are not required. FYI: My class sources do not count as your own researched sources).
Sources should meet the following criteria:
a. The authors credentials indicate that he/she is an expert on this topic. The author gives contact information or professional affiliation.
b. Published by: the government, scholarly journal or in a reference or academic book.
c. The work is original research/information by a reputable source. There is a Works Cited list and/or a Bibliography.
d. The purpose of the source is to promote scholarly research.
e. The date of the source should indicate relevant and current information.
f. The depth of coverage meets the needs of your purpose and written at a college or professional level.
You will be evaluated on the following:
Well-structured thesis statement (identifies an argument)
Focused claims/sub-claims
Purposeful evidence (specific examples/data/expert testimony that illustrate and support your point.
Source evaluation- provide credible and valuable data from scholarly sources.
Evaluation: Writer EXPLAINS how or why the evidence support the argument or sub-claim (aka strong analysis/commentary) effectively to guide the readers understanding. The So what?, Who cares? and Why does it matter questions are addressed. Please review the provided rubric.
Use of Academic Templates
Use of appropriate academic tone
Paper/paragraph/sentence structure and grammar.
Use of in-text parenthetical citations/attributive tags
Use of counterargument/rebuttal
Use of MLA formatting/Works Cited
This is a template you can follow so it can be easier for you! Thank you!!!
Introduction: My Argument/Thesis Statement:
Claim #1:
Sub-claim #1.
Sub-claim #2.
Sub-claim #3.
Counterargument
Rebuttal
Sub-claim #4.
Claim #2:
Sub-claim #1.
Sub-claim #2.
Counterargument
Rebuttal
Sub-claim #3.
Counterargument
Rebuttal
Sub-claim #4.
Counterargument
Rebuttal
Claim #3:
Sub-claim #1.
Sub-claim #2.
Sub-claim #3.
Sub-claim #4.
Conclusion:
