I am writing an argumentative essay on why dieting is good and bad for you. I have attached the prompt below. At the very end of this text box I included the 4 sources that need to be used for the essay.
“Once you have identified a particular social/political issue, you need to write a researched argument about this issue. This means that you will need to
1.define the issue from a primary source
2.describe the conversation about this issue: What are people saying? How does the issue affect different groups in different ways?
3.analyze the language and assumptions that people are using to talk about the issue so you can understand the bias that is brought to discussions about this issue.
4.take a stand on this issue.
5.develop a nuanced argument by examining the ideas of those who are on different sides of the issue.
Specifications: 7 pages, double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font
At least 4 sources: one should be a primary text about the issue, one should be an academic source, and two or more can come from newspapers or .gov websites. You cannot count dictionaries or encyclopedias as any of the four sources (you can certainly use these in your paper if you need to, but they will be in addition to the four sources required above).”
I will include my Research Proposal and the sources I chose below: Research Proposal and Annotated Bibliography
The topic I chose to explore for this essay is going to be on dieting. This question on dieting needs to be asked because it has a huge impact on an individual and it can be a positive or negative. The information I have learned so far about the debate is that a healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition but also can be dangerous and have shown to have negative health effects. The entry point I have found to offer my own insight and ideas is that dieting protects you against many chronic noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. The kinds of sources I will use to explore my question will be articles and statistics of dieting and I believe the most useful will be articles because it is full of important information. I will locate a variety of sources by secondary and textual sources. The challenges I feel that I might anticipate are finding sufficient sources to use in my writing that will give me the right and enough information needed. “Is Dieting a Good Way to Lose Weight?” LiveWell Dorset, 11 Mar. 2020, www.livewelldorset.co.uk/faq/lose-weight/is-dieting-a-good-way-to-lose-weight/.
This article explains why dieting is a good way to lose weight and that there is more to losing weight than a good diet.
Miller, Kelsey. “The Real Reason You Don’t Need A Diet.” Dieting Is Bad For You – Reasons Not To Diet, www.refinery29.com/en-us/diet-problems.
In this article, the author explains that dieting is bad for your mental and physical health and that diets measure your life, worth and health in weight.
Shy, Leta. “Is Dieting Bad For You? The Pros and Cons of Eating to Lose Weight.” POPSUGAR Fitness, 9 Aug. 2011, www.popsugar.com/fitness/Should-You-Dieting-Pros-Cons-18652942.
In this article, it states if dieting is bad for you and explains the pros and cons of each side and also how whether or not dieting is bad for you depends on the type of diet plan your following.
“The Top 10 Benefits of Eating Healthy.” Medical News Today, MediLexicon International, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322268.
This article explains how a healthful diet typically includes nutrient-dense foods from all major food groups, including proteins, grains, vegetables, etc.
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