PART 1: Introduction
The purpose of this project is to explore, research, and present the global ramifications of a local food issue. So, you will begin bypicking a topic of concern to you, related to your food supply. Then, you willinterview a local expert. This information will form the basis for your further research. See the Assignments link for posting your doing and posting Some articles for further consideration Below are some topics and associated articles that I found to pique your interest about issues directly related to the longterm sustainability of food production.These are intended to thoughtprovoking and controversial. Some of them are news articles, and some of them are stories and opinion. You may agree or disagree with the points of view, but I hope they give you ideas for further exploration. However, please don't feel limited by these!
PART 2.
Reasons for this Assignment
To engage in a reading by asking lots of questions; toquestion material that you receive; to practice the process of refining questions
To articulate and evaluate your own views, beliefs, preconceptions, or thoughts
To assess the quality of evidence based on the characteristics of that evidence
What to do:
1. Identify your chosen topic and article. Brainstorm a list of questions that you have as you read through at least one articlepertaining to the topic of your choice.
2. Generate at least 50 questions. No, I'm not kidding. 50 is the minimum; number them. It's okay if the same question keeps popping up in slightly different words. It's okay if manyof the questions seem rather trivial and only a few of themseem big or important. HOWEVER, at least some of the questions should be very thoughtful; don't be content withasking "what is that" questions or with asking "fake" bigquestions like "why can't we just grow more food?" Also, yourquestions should show that you've read and thought about theentire issue even if one part of the assignment really catches
your attention and you end up asking most of your questions about that part.