Food Deserts Annotated Bibliography

Writing Plan for Persuasive Research Essay #1

1. Describe the main argument about food deserts that you want to address in your Persuasive Research Essay #1. Highlight any background information regarding your chosen topic and discuss why this is an issue of debate.

The main argument I would like to address in my Persuasive Research Essay #1 is that food deserts contribute to poor food choices. Food deserts are also worldwide, and they cause several economic problems/troubles.

2. What are three (3) keypoints (reasons) your stance on food deserts is right? Discuss how each keypoint will support your main argument. Number your keypoints.

1. A higher incidence of obesity, increased prevalence of diabetes, and other weight-related condition

2. Healthier foods are generally more expensive than unhealthful foods

3. Limited income and resources

My first point will support my main argument because those poor food choices lead to higher rates of diabetes and other underlying health issues. My second point will support my main argument because consumers should be able to purchase fresh foods without it being too expensive. My third point will support my main argument due to the limited resources and income and certain areas that consumers are unable to purchase healthier options.

3. Who is the audience of your argument? What type of research will appeal to this audience (logos, ethos, pathos)? Discuss why this type of research will appeal to this audience.

The audience of my argument would be my professor. Research that includes Pathos (Using emotions and passion to persuade) and Logos (Using logical reasoning and evidence to persuade) will appeal to this audience.

4. Thesis statements state our claim on the topic by merging the main argument and the three keypoints you identified in the first assignment. Develop a three-point thesis statement in one sentence.

Food deserts contribute to poor food choices … Food deserts lead to underlying health issues, healthier foods are generally more expensive than unhealthy foods, and food deserts contribute to limited income and resources.