Instruction
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Students with a similarity index of 20% or more will receive a 0. Students with a similarity index of 5-19% will get 50% credit.
Each subheading should be 1-3 paragraphs depending on required information, detail and relevance to your thesis. The introduction and conclusion should be one paragraph each, as standard. Basic grammar, quality of academic writing and proper citation method is assessed.
Introduction (5 points)
• Begin with an attention grabber and end the paragraph with your thesis statement
History of the Culture (5 points)
• Describe general history of the country (political, geographical, cultural…etc.). This should be concise, relevant, and precise.
Uniqueness of the Culture (5 points)
• What makes this culture different?
• How are they different than their neighbors?
• Does geography, climate, and/or political conditions influence this culture?
• What did you find most unique about the culture?
Common Foods Used by the Culture (5 points)
• Discuss ingredients and Common Foods. Make sure to include staples from each food group.
• Discuss national dishes, foods eaten during national holidays, celebrations, etc.
• TIP: Cookbooks from specific cultures are wonderful resources for this information.
Meal Patterns and Etiquette (5 points)
• Discuss general daily meal patterns. For example, how often and when do they typically eat? What are some common food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner...etc.? Is snacking common?
• Discuss the role of food and etiquette in your assigned country’s society. For example, table matters and importance of family.
Major Religions of the Culture (5 points)
• Discuss basic religion demographics and statistics. Make mention of all religions practiced.
• Choose one of the religions and discuss how food is used as: symbols of the religions, how the food is used in ceremonies, and how is food used by the culture during religious events.
Health Beliefs (5 points)
• Discuss how your assigned culture uses foods, herbs or supplements in healing.
• Discuss how the food or herb is used and give 2 examples and their uses.
• Must use at least one peer review reference for this section.
History and Cultural Challenges in the United States (5 points)
• Discuss current demographics and socioeconomic status of your assigned cultural group in the United States.
• Describe the potential or current cultural challenges and some of the problems your assigned culture might have/has in the US.
Conclusion(s) About the Culture (5 points)
• Please write a concluding paragraph about the culture. This should highlight and summarize the major conclusions in your paper.
Works Cited/References (5 points for listing valid references; 5 points for correct in-text citations) PLEASE review links on BlackBoard under Country Report that detail how to find references and references that are valid:
• Use a minimum of:
1. (2) Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles (These must be from journals that are peer-reviewed and relevant to the culture)
2. (2) Book references (One of these can be a cookbook)
3. (1) Valid Internet source
• If you don’t cite information under each section, you will receive a '0' for the section without substantiation of your statement.
• Additionally, you may use interviews, lectures, more than the above references, & personal experiences in addition to the requirements above-but they must be properly referenced.
• Be consistent in your referencing of facts. Use MLA or APA format for your citations.