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Nutrition and American Public Schools

 Project ID  00187
 Project Status  Open
 Created On  20 November 19:39:24
 End On  22 November 19:39:24   (Expired)
 Project Creator  noonepennstate (studying in Studying In United States of America) (No rating)
 Project Type

Essay

 Length
Note: This total includes references and bibliography.
 Deadline 23 November 2007

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 Description To construct an argumentative essay and establish credibility through the selection and use of appropriate support material. You will demonstrate a full range of techniques based on your learning in this class, including (but not limited to) concrete details, personal experiences, and sources to support your argument.

PURPOSE:

• To inform and persuade your chosen audience concerning the local issue

• To design a meaningful rhetorical context

• To select and arrange information for that context

• To use a voice appropriate for your audience

• To demonstrate knowledge of argument and persuasion techniques

• To select and document relevant sources to support your argument

• To demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of the composing process

AUDIENCE: Your audience will be specific to your issue. You should have already had your topic and audience approved by the instructor.

LENGTH: 850-1,000 words.

TOPIC: Same Topic as Core 3 .

PROCESS:

1) Review portions of the text on argument strategies, research, and documentation.

2) Formulate the following elements of your argument: a) your claim b) the evidence in support of your claim c) the warrant, or implied understanding about the case that your audience will also hold d) how you expect to limit or qualify the extent of your claim.

3) Prepare your documented essay. Present your argument and supporting evidence in language and order that will address any objections your audience might have. Give credit to all sources that you quote or paraphrase by using MLA parenthetical documentation. If you fail to give credit for borrowed material, you will receive a failing grade.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

• Strength of rhetorical context

• Completeness of argument

• Adequacy of research/supporting evidence

• Clarity and persuasiveness of presentation

• Correct use of MLA format

• Evidence of the composing process

Must include the following sources:

Andrews, Daniel. "Food Services At Seminole County Public Schools." Seminole County School District. 6 Nov. 2006. 11 Nov. 2007 .

Bower, Amanda, and Jeff Chu. "Retooling School Lunch." Time 11 June 2006. 04 Nov. 2007 .

Grainger, Corbett, Benjamin Senauer, and C. Ford Runge. "Nutritional Improvements and Student Food Choices." The Journal of Consumer Affairs 78th ser. 41 (2007): 265-284. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. UCF, Orlando. 12 Nov. 2007.

Guinn, Caroline H., Suzanne Domel Baxter, Mark S. Litaker, and William O. Thompson. "Prevalence of Overweight and At Risk of Overweight in Fourth-Grade Children Across Five School-Based Studies Conducted During Four School Years." The Journal of Child Nutrition and Management 1 (2007). 12 Nov. 2007 .

“Healthy Lifestyles—the State of Nutrition in Schools Today." Parent Teacher Association. 2007. 12 Nov. 2007 .

Metos, Julie, and Marilyn S. Nanney. "The Strength of School Wellness Policies:." Journal of School Health 77 (2007): 367-372. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. UCF, Orlando. 12 Nov. 2007

Solomon, J. D. Focus on: Improving Nutrition. District Administration. Professional Media Group, LLC, 2007. 52-53. 12 Nov. 2007 .

Underwood, Anne. "Nutrition: How to Flunk Lunch." Newsweek 16 Sept. 2002. 12 Nov. 2007 .

Webber, Dave, and Claudia Zequeira. "Local Schools Pack Nutrition for Lunch: in Central Florida and Nationwide, Districts are Adding More Healthful Choices to Their Menus, a Study Shows." Orlando Setineal 10 Oct. 2007. 12 Nov. 2007 www.schoolnutrition.org



 Subject English Language
Health
 Level  Undergraduate/Bachelors Degree
 Standard Required  90%
Structural requirements: Intro, body, conclusion. Must acknowledge decent
Writing style: Inductive line of reasoning.
Referencing style: Sources must be cited in mla format. Bib complete - not needed.
Essential sources: Andrews, Daniel. "Food Services At Seminole County Public Schools." Seminole County School District. 6 Nov. 2006. 11 Nov. 2007 . Bower, Amanda, and Jeff Chu. "Retooling School Lunch." Time 11 June 2006. 04 Nov. 2007 . Grainger, Corbett, Benjamin Senauer, and C. Ford Runge. "Nutritional Improvements and Student Food Choices." The Journal of Consumer Affairs 78th ser. 41 (2007): 265-284. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. UCF, Orlando. 12 Nov. 2007. Guinn, Caroline H., Suzanne Domel Baxter, Mark S. Litaker, and William O. Thompson. "Prevalence of Overweight and At Risk of Overweight in Fourth-Grade Children Across Five School-Based Studies Conducted During Four School Years." The Journal of Child Nutrition and Management 1 (2007). 12 Nov. 2007 . “Healthy Lifestyles—the State of Nutrition in Schools Today." Parent Teacher Association. 2007. 12 Nov. 2007 . Metos, Julie, and Marilyn S. Nanney. "The Strength of School Wellness Policies:." Journal of School Health 77 (2007): 367-372. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. UCF, Orlando. 12 Nov. 2007 Solomon, J. D. Focus on: Improving Nutrition. District Administration. Professional Media Group, LLC, 2007. 52-53. 12 Nov. 2007 . Underwood, Anne. "Nutrition: How to Flunk Lunch." Newsweek 16 Sept. 2002. 12 Nov. 2007 . Webber, Dave, and Claudia Zequeira. "Local Schools Pack Nutrition for Lunch: in Central Florida and Nationwide, Districts are Adding More Healthful Choices to Their Menus, a Study Shows." Orlando Setineal 10 Oct. 2007. 12 Nov. 2007 www.schoolnutrition.org
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