Does the author discuss historical aspects of food, and if so, how are these used to advance their argument?

Reading Critically
As you are reading, take notes on the text’s theme(s), style, and argument(s). Pay attention to:
Cultural insights: How does the text reflect or challenge cultural assumptions about food?
Historical context: Does the author discuss historical aspects of food, and if so, how are these used to advance their argument?
Ethnographic elements: Look for descriiptions of food-related practices, rituals, or interactions that provide a deeper understanding of a particular community or culture.
Consider making an outline
This paper has a lot of components. Writing an outline beforehand can help ensure that you include all of the parts in a clear, logical way.
An example of an outline you could use is to structure your essay around the key points that support your thesis:
Introduction: Introduce the text, your thesis, and a brief overview of your main points.
Comprehensive Analysis: Discuss your selection of the text and background research.
Argument Development: Break down your argument, using specific examples from the text to illustrate how it supports or challenges existing food narratives.
Evaluation of Impact on the Genre: Analyze the broader implications of the text on food writing and cultural understandings of food.
Conclusion: Summarize your findings and restate why your text is a significant contribution to food writing.

Don’t forget that you don’t have to limit yourself to only 5 paragraphs. The outline above is not a “one bullet = one paragraph” suggestion. Use the space and paragraphs you need to say all that you need to say.

Selecting a food writing text
My text was published in the last 5 years
My text is substantial enough to write on
My text is relevant to the genre of food writing
Getting background information
I’ve researched the author’s background, publication context, and reception of the text
I’ve reviewed notes from genre analysis of food writing
I’ve researched any additional information to understand the text’s themes, style, and context

Side note. I have attached a previous paper to help review notes from genre analysis.

Please choose a media artifact suitable for the paper and was published in the past 5 years.

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