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Organic_or_Not_Organic.docxNutrition Controversy Assignment: Organic or Not Organic?
(80 Points) This assignment is the first in the Nutrition Controversy Assignment
Organic foods are all the rage in some circles. Television’s Dr. Oz tells his audience to always eat organically grown foods. But what does it mean to be “organic”? Who decides? Is it really better? How? Why?
Option A
Consider these things when writing your persuasive summary.
· Choose a side: You can support organic farming (organic farming is better) or traditional farming (organic farming is not better).
· WHO and WHAT? Both side of the project require research into WHO decides what organic means, WHAT makes “organic” farms organic; what is the difference?
· Research. Both sides have to research the benefits and drawbacks of organic farming versus traditional farming. Those that are for organic farming will concentrate on any benefits and positives. Those in favor of traditional farming will downplay any benefits to organic farming and concentrate on the positives of traditional farming.
Option B
Consider these things when writing your persuasive summary.
· Chose a side: You can choose pro-organic food (organic foods are better) or pro-non-organic foods (they are both basically the same).
· WHO and WHAT? Both projects require the research into WHO decides what organic means, WHAT makes “organic” foods organic; what is the difference?
· Research. Both sides have to research the benefits and drawbacks of eating organic foods versus traditionally grown foods. Those who are for organic foods will concentrate on any benefits and positives. Those in favor of traditionally grown foods (non-organic) will downplay any benefits to organics and concentrate on the positive of traditionally grown foods.
This is the actual assignment=Persuasive essay. Each student, individually will turn in a short essay, minimum 5 paragraphs (paragraphs are more than 2 sentences), trying to persuade Dr. Clark to your stance on this topic. They should be typed.
Outline for the essay:
· Title (5 points)
· Spelling and grammar (5 points)
· Paragraph 1: Introduction, tell your stance and why you feel strongly about it. (10 points)
· Paragraph 2: Explanation of what organic means either in food or farming based on which option you choose. (10 points)
· Paragraph 3: Cons, admit the drawbacks (10 points)
· Paragraph 4: Pros, extoll the virtues (good things) (10 points)
· Paragraph 5: Conclusion. (Why you choose this stance and summary of the topics discussed.) (10 Points)
· Works Cited. The works cited is worth 10 points by itself. Without it, the whole project is plagiarized and earns a zero. (10 points)
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Possible Points |
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Points obtained |
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Title catches the attention of the reader and relates well to the topic. |
5 |
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Paragraph 1: Introduction, tell your stance and why you feel strongly about it |
10 |
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Paragraph 2: Explanation of what organic means either in food or farming based on which option you choose. |
10 |
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Paragraph 3: Cons, admit the drawbacks |
10 |
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Paragraph 4: Pros, extoll the virtues (good things) |
10 |
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The sources are listed in APA or other format at the bottom of the article. |
10 |
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Paragraph 5: Conclusion. (Why you choose this stance and summary of the topics discussed.) |
10 |
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The essay has been spell checked. |
5 |
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The work is neat and presentable. |
10 |
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Total: |
80 |
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