This assignment involves writing an inquiry Essay. Essay I: Inquiry Essay. Project Goals: Begin practice of research § Initiate exploration of a semester-long topic § Argue for the importance of the topic § Explore how research on the chosen topic informs our own thoughts

Writing an inquiry Essay.

Essay I: Inquiry Essay. Project Goals § Begin practice of research § Initiate exploration of a semester-long topic § Argue for the importance of the topic § Explore how research on the chosen topic informs our own thoughts § Explore different aspects of and perspectives on the chosen topic § Identify and raise important questions about the topic You will begin your inquiry this semester by asking your own research question that corresponds to one of our three course paths: Where does our food come from? How do we change the way we eat? What is the significance of our food practices? Thousands of conversations and areas of research and inquiry intersect with this question.

Writing an inquiry Essay.

Consider, for example, the many choices we make every day about what we eat. Are they conscious? Should they be? How does what we eat affect us? How do our surroundings influence our eating habits? Think about the three paths you might pursue: questions related to the food we currently eat, the alternatives to these options, and the significance of eating and food practices in daily life. While we are discussing readings related to these topics, consider what intrigues or confuses you. Choose a question that genuinely interests you and one that you genuinely want an answer to—rather than something you have already made up your mind about.

Writing an inquiry Essay.

Remember, be creative and come and speak to me about the range of questions you might pursue. The possibilities for inquiry into questions of food will be as diverse as you are. Your first task, then, is to determine which questions related to foodways most intrigue you. Purpose and Audience The Inquiry Essay is a research-based exploratory essay that presents different ways of answering a research question that interests you. The audience for this essay is our class —a diverse group of people who may be neutral or slightly skeptical of the importance of this topic. Topic In this assignment, you will begin by asking a question that fits within our overarching course theme of foodways.

Writing an inquiry Essay.

You should select your question carefully because this topic will frame your research for the duration of the semester. Try to choose a question about which you are genuinely curious. Project Components This assignment will contain the following stages: 1. Research Question Proposal (a well-developed paragraph) 2. Inquiry Essay (1000-1200 words) 3. Letter of Reflection (1-2 pages) Research Question Proposal (See Canvas assignment for details and deadlines) You must submit a one-paragraph proposal and have your question(s) approved by me. Inquiry Essay Your inquiry essay will present your findings from an initial process of inquiry and research.

Writing an inquiry Essay.

The Inquiry Essay might be a new genre for you because you will be exploring the contours of a research topic and not yet making a formal argument about which perspective is “right.” The exact structure of your essay is up to you and should reflect the organizational structure you deem most appropriate for your topic. Essay Requirements: § Introduce your topic and explain why your research question is worth exploring. Your introduction will set up the context for this topic and answer the question, Why should we care about this topic? § Explain, briefly, what your thoughts and feelings were about the topic before you began your formal inquiry into this topic.

Writing an inquiry Essay.

Identify the major perspectives within this topic (What do different sources propose as answers to this question?). This is the central task. § Share your findings from this preliminary process of research and inquiry (How have other people tried to answer this research question?). Then, consider how these findings have shaped your own thoughts (How have these different perspectives impacted your own thinking about this topic?). § Conclude your Inquiry Essay with important questions about your topic that will continue to guide your process of inquiry this semester. These questions will give you forward momentum as you continue your research.

Writing an inquiry Essay.

You will engage a minimum of three credible sources in your essay. One of these sources must be a peer-reviewed article or scholarly book. § All sources must be cited using MLA formatting in text and at the end of the essay on a Works Cited page. Technicalities: (See the Example Essay Formatting document on Canvas) § Length: 1000-1200 words total. Going over is fine (within reason), but if you do not meet the minimum, you will lose points. If you are severely below the minimum, your paper will not pass. § Format: Double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, last name and page number in the top right corner of each page (use the “Page Number” function in Word).

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