Using maps, demonstrate the spatial (geographical) impact of a single plant or animal that humans consume on both diet and the economy.

Using maps, demonstrate the spatial (geographical) impact of a single plant or animal that humans consume on both diet and the economy.

Geography: Food, Place and Identity – The Geography of Diet
Major Paper
2016
The major paper for Geo requires each student to prepare independently a formal 2000-2500 word essay from one of the following topics.
Topic 1 Using maps, demonstrate the spatial (geographical) impact of a single plant or animal that humans consume on both diet and the economy.
or
Topic 2 Consider the degree to which the diet of any single nation is comprised of numerous regional cuisines.
The completed assignment should contain the following:
a cover page with a meaningful title, your name, student number and section number and indicate your selection of Topic 1, 2.
a succinct introduction that clearly frames the topic in the context of the existing academic literature, outlines the purpose of the paper, and describes the methodology that was used
a brief conclusion that summarizes the major observations, identifies short-comings of the paper and suggest directions for further investigation
both academic or scholarly journals and books in addition to credible and authoritative internet materials
existing published or constructed maps that support a detailed narrative
comprehensive documentation of sources using APA referencing with in-text citations and bibliography
a Turnitin receipt or reference number with Similarity Score
a completed checklist (see below)
Hints:
Before you e-mail questions about the research process, consider the following: Have you browsed the reading list for the course? Have you searched the internet with the most effective key words to identify suitable academic sources? Have you investigated the material that is available at other university and reference libraries? Have you consulted with reference librarians? Have you arranged an appointment to speak directly with the instructor? However appealing, ensure that you can find enough information for you topic to meet all the requirements of the assignment?
Grading:
Evaluation will be based on the
originality and cartographic effectiveness of the maps where appropriate
quality of the data or information
incisiveness of the analysis
correct use of APA
criteria set out in the grading guidelines that are posted on the assignments folder of D2L
Reviewer’s Checklist
(To be completed by a second reader of your choice and attached to paper)
absence of popular encyclopedia references 
grammar and spell checked 
figure number for maps 
title for maps 
identification of source for maps 
scale and north symbols (if appropriate) 
table numbers (if used) 
title for tables (if used) 
identification of source for tables (if used) 
in-text passage reference to figures and tables 
placement of figures and tables in text immediately after first reference 
no appendices 
meaningful and descriptive title 
in-text citations and bibliography 
no reliance on unreliable sources such as Wikipedia 
Turnitin receipt or reference number with Similarity Score attached 

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