Essay 2: Comparison/Contrast For your second essay, you will write a comparison/contrast essay. The structure for essays like this is discussed in depth in Chapter 7 in The Bedford Reader. You may choose any topic from those listed on the back of this page or another topic, with my prior approval. My expectations are as follows: 1. The essay will be well-organized and well developed, using detailed examples to make a fleshed out comparison of your subjects.
As many people would recognize, there is a rising obesity problem in America and there are many influences that could contribute to this. Fast food is not the healthiest choice but, they should not be to blame for making children obese. In David Zinczenko’s “Don’t Blame the Eater” he talks about how the obese population is blaming fast food companies for their health situations. He begins his argument with what he observes as a ridiculous headline, which is that kids are suing McDonalds for being fat. David starts by teasing these overweight individuals that are bring a lawsuit against McDonalds, but then later admits that he used to be overweight as a child and was able to change his life around.
.) are the pieces of support. They are your proof, evidence, etc. Sub-assertions MUST be identified by CAPITAL LETTERS. Have you looked at the setup and organization of my Outlining Lecture?
DBQ Essay Outline Guide Use the following outline to plan and write your essays, in response to a Document Based Question (DBQ). The format is similar to a FRQ (Free Response Question) but your evidence will be based on Primary Documents that you will be supplied with. I. INTRODUCTION A. Attention getting sentence 1.
Name______________________________ Period________ Write your thesis statement here. It should be one sentence and include both the name of the story and the author. Remember that the titles of short stories are indicated by quotation marks (like this: “The Cask of Amontillado”). Use the sample thesis statement on the other side as a model. Write a complete sentence that explains each of the main points you want to make in your essay to support your thesis.
ENG102 Peer Review Questions Questions|Answers| 1. What does the writer do well in this essay?|He emphasizes and describes the subject matter well. His paragraphs are well developed.| 2. What does the writer need to work on in this essay?|Needs to work on more content, and better transitions between paragraphs. Sources need to be referenced in the essay.| 3.
Response Guidelines Follow these steps when writing a ‘Response’: 1. Actively read the text: Annotate and highlight important ideas. 2. Write an ‘Introduction’: Introduce the author and the text. 3.
With about two-thirds of Americans being obese, the Obama administration has been fighting hard to help Americans with the issue of obesity. Michelle Obama even made her apolitical personal project as first lady to teach Americans healthier eating habits(401). Warner continues in the article to say that we as a nation need to change our culture of food to begin to actually reverse our unhealthy habits. According to Warner, we need to make eating healthily, the cool or “desirable” thing to do. Specifically, she notes, that it should be a “freely chosen” option, not one that is forced by some governmental regulation or law(402).
Essay responding to the articles of Radly Balko and David Zinczenko In the reading “ Don`t blame the eater “ David Zinczenko talks about obesity, growing as a result of fast food eating and he argues about whose responsibility this is . Is it the food company`s responsibility for not providing accurate nutrition information, or is the costumer`s responsibility, especially teenagers, for eating fast food meals on a daily basis ? David Zinczenko relates himself to these kids by telling about his personal experience and how the separation of his parents affected his lifestyle by making fast food his only available option to get affordable meals. Another reason that makes people become more addicted to fast food, other than
Topic sentences: • explain the point you're going to make in the paragraph • are clear and concise • link back to your contention in the introduction • build on the points made in the previous paragraphs When all topic sentences are read together, they should summarise your argument. If you recorded your key points in your essay plan, you've already written your topic sentences. Take your key points, write them in a single sentence and then write a paragraph discussing each one. EVIDENCE A good quote adds something meaningful to your argument and links to the main idea of the paragraph. When choosing a quote, make sure it: • supports the main idea of the paragraph • is punchy and direct, even dramatic • comes from a source you trust • is relatively short and to the point.