LING 281 Paper 3 – Argument Synthesis

For your third paper in this class, write an argument synthesis responding to the following prompt:

The readings for this unit have discussed the public health problem of obesity in a variety of contexts. In your paper, discuss the major issues to be considered when educating yourself about the public health problem of obesity. Write an argument synthesis of the information available in this unit and construct your essay to persuade your audience to agree with your stance on how this problem might be addressed.

Use a minimum of 5 sources (listed below) to discuss the various issues.

Your audience is professors/students in a 4-year university; assume they have not read the texts. The format is 4-5 pages, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, MLA or APA style.

Successful papers will:

• Include an effective introduction that gives a general overview of the topic for the reader.
• Have a thesis statement that indicates the main idea of the essay.
• Be organized around the issues that the assigned readings explore.
• Include effective body paragraphs that clearly state each issue and provide information about each issue with evidence from the multiple assigned readings (in each paragraph).
• Use persuasive appeals (logic, character/credibility, emotion) to influence your reader.
• Include a conclusion that restates the main points and explains the importance of the issue; why is it significant? What might be the consequence of not paying attention to the public health problem of obesity?

Assigned readings: All of these articles are available on Blackboard.

“In Sweeping War on Obesity, Chile Slays Tony the Tiger,” by Andrew Jacobs

“Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the National Health Interview Survey, January-September 2017, Obesity.” By U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“Big Sugar Versus Your Body,” by David Leonhardt

“Taxing our soda and interfering with our diets won’t always result in slimmer waistlines,” by Katrina Trinko

“Do Soda Taxes Really Work?” by Alexandra Sifferlin

“Can Information Fight Fat?” by Amy Handlin

“Childhood Obesity: Not Just Your Child’s Problem,” by Rashidah Green

“One-third of world now overweight, with US leading the way,” by Meera Senthilingam

“Obesity is rising among children,” by Dr. Angira Patel

Questions to consider for responding to the essay

Here are some questions to help you decide what stance to take on the public health problem of obesity:

1. Should government help regulate nutrition or should people take charge of their own eating habits (for example, watch their sugar intake)?

2. Is taxing certain products helpful in reducing high obesity rates? Does it make a difference in people’s eating habits?

3. Does having an informed vs uninformed consumer have an effect on obesity rates? Does it change eating habits? In other words, does having knowledge of nutritional information have an effect on eating habits and ultimately obesity?

4. What are companies doing with food products? Is there a solution/way to end their “trickery”?

5. How is obesity affecting children?

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