Topic:Pre-Columbian CuisineThe arrival of Columbus in the “New World” triggered a massive global exchange of ideas, wealth, disease, and, not surprisingly, food. Much of what we know today as intrinsic parts of regional cuisines, e.g., tomatoes in Italian cooking or spicy peppers in Thai food, postdates this exchange and represents a melding of New and Old World foods. Create a recipe (written) that includes at least five animal or plant-based ingredients that could have been sourced within a single world region prior to 1492. This means not only no mixing Old and New World foods but also no mixing distant regions (e.g., no tropical and arctic foods, so no arctic cod with mango-jalapeño salsa). The recipe may be from a cookbook or family member, but you must attribute that recipe to its original source, as well as if you borrow an idea and substitute a few ingredients. Does the essay address the various questions posed in the specific topic assignment? When appropriate, is there a clear, simple argument that ties the paper together?2. Use of Evidence (3 pts)How well does the essay connect a general argument with specific evidence drawn from experience or research? Are the data sources, whether academic or personal, analyzed closely and in appropriate context? Are appropriate data sources chosen given the topic assignment?4. Organization (2 pts)Is the essay well-structured, with a clear focus, supporting arguments and evidence laid out in a logical and effective order, and a coherent conclusion?5. Style (2 pt)Does the paper fulfill the requirements of the essay as specified in the assignment, including length, citation use and style, and title? Do the language, syntax, grammar, and vocabulary of the essay fulfill expectations for analytical writing at the college level? Has the paper been adequately proofread and spell-checked?Citations:Acceptable sources include the following: academic articles and books, news reports from legitimate news sources (e.g., newspaper articles found online), primary source materials (e.g., laws, historical documents, cookbooks, websites you are directly analyzing). You may not use other websites, including Wikipedia, as they are unreliable sources of evidence, except in the case where you are directly studying the website itself (e.g., USDA healthy eating guidelines, or recipe blogs).Justify your points by citing relevant points but given the brevity of these essays you may not use lengthy quotations (avoid even a long sentence!) and should avoid summary of single works in favor of a synthesis of your own creation.
