1. First continue with the essay
research on a “Thread”
Choose a particular chapter or chapters, or a particular thread of inquiry, such as the cattle industry, the poultry industry, the hidden costs of industrial farming, local vs. industrial organic farming, fast food, the ethics of eating animals, the meaning of food in our lives, etc. (topics thanks to Professor Mikolavich).Analyze this topic as Pollan presents it in The Omnivore’s Dilemma and draw upon two reputable outside sources (ideally from the library or library electronic databases) to further develop on this topic. This topic requires two outside sources in addition to The Omnivore’s Dilemma. At least half of your essay should draw upon and analyze material from The Omnivore’s Dilemma, such as illustrations of how “the health of these animals is inextricably linked to our own by that web of relationships,” ecological connections and the food chain (81). Your overall analysis needs to be organized like a conventional, unified essaywith an introduction, thesis that ties together your major points, analysis of quotes from the texts, and a conclusion restating and tying up your thesis.
2. Then:
Attach a copy of your Works Cited here as well as at the end of your final essay. If you used any outside sources, also attach a copy of one page from each outside source here, labelled so that I can tell which one it is. Note that for Choice #2: Research on a Thread, you are required to have two outside sources, but not for the other ones. For all three essay topics, cite The Omnivore’s Dilemma. You can scan or upload a picture of your pages.
3. Note on Essay:
In regards to your final essay, please write a “Note to Jeannie” that describes your process for writing the essay: What worked well for you? What didn’t work so well? What would you do differently if you could? Please mention some specifics about your essayyour introduction, for example, or a sentence you liked in one of your paragraphs, or something you think is still choppy or messy from your conclusion and why (one paragraph double-spaced).
4. Finish the final editing sheet.
