major assignment – food place and identity

Food, Place and Identity – The Geography of Diet

Major Paper: 2018

(35%)

 

Objectives:

 

The major paper for Geo 509 requires each student to prepare a formal 2000-2500 word doubled spaced BIOGRAPHY of a single plant or animal in the human diet that (1) traces its geographical origins and dispersion, (2) comments on its culinary, social, political and economic impact and (3) supports the narrative with maps and other appropriate illustrative materials.

 

Key Elements:

  • cover page with a meaningful title, name, student number, section number, topic number, date and Turnitin number.
  • succinct introduction that clearly frames the topic in the context of the existing body of knowledge, outlines the purpose of the paper, and describes the methodology that was used
  • brief conclusion that summarizes the major observations, identifies short-comings of the paper and suggest directions for further investigation
  • minimum of 6 authoritative scholarly journals and/or books in addition to credible internet materials
  • existing published maps or maps compiled by the student
  • comprehensive documentation of sources using a standard referencing system such as but not limited to APA with in-text citations and bibliography
  • proof of submission to Turnitin. Similarity Score should not exceed a value of 30 (multiple submissions allowed).
  • a completed checklist (see below)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hints:

 

Have you searched the internet with the most effective key words to identify suitable academic sources?  Have you investigated the material that is available at other university and reference libraries in Toronto? Have you consulted with reference librarians? Have you arranged an appointment to speak directly with the instructor? However appealing, ensure that you can find enough information for you topic to meet all the requirements of the assignment? Otherwise, choose another topic.

Grading:

Evaluation will be based on the

  • conformity with each of the three Objectives and 8 Key Elements specified above
  • quality of the data or information
  • incisiveness of the analysis
  • originality and cartographic effectiveness of the maps
  • correct use of referencing system (no abstract required)

criteria set out in the grading guidelines that are posted on the assignments folder of D2L