Interview and research data

Analyzing your interview and research data

1. What is the food/dish you have chosen? ______________________________
2. Summarize the key elements of your interview and reflection about the food/dish. What are its history, meanings and use in your family?
3. Summarize the key findings of your research on the food/dish. What are the social and/or cultural consequences of its production and/or consumption?

If you are having difficulty finding the above information, you might wish to select a different food/dish

Part 2: Forming your argument

1. In one sentence, state your paper’s argument.

Ask yourself: Can this argument be more focused and specific? If so, revise.

Part 3: Forming your analysis

1. List a specific example from your interview that you will analyze to support your main argument (note that you will use more than one example in your final paper).
2. List a specific piece of evidence from your research that you will analyze to support your main argument (note that you will use more than one example in your final paper).
3. Explain how the examples above demonstrate your argument to be true.

You can also repeat this process with other ideas and examples.