research topic…continued.
November 15, 2006
stephaniecrowe
My argument that will be presented in my research paper is the following point: Bread has, throughout the past century or so, changed in various ways. Obviously, I will go into much more detail in the essay I write. But basically, I just want to make my point clear in that the very image/idea of bread has altered so much over time. Advertising is one factor among the reasons for this transformation. I will present my argument with examples from different time periods, such as advertisements and catch lines about the bread being sold to customers. I expect to discover that my hypothesis will be proven correct: bread and its advertisements have changed drastically over the years.
My first source of information that I will be using to back up my argument is the Wonder Bread website, www.wonderbread.com. Wonderbread will probably demonstrate the most change, since it has been around practically for ever. Upon entering the site, the message displayed states, “For over 80 years, Wonder Bread has helped America build strong bones.” This source has provided a detailed history of Wonder Bread, including a somewhat specific timeline that includes such useful information as the decade in which nutritional information became necessary for packaging. The second source I have ventured upon visiting in order to provide information on my topic is www.everydiet.org - it provides, as well, a more concise timeline of bread’s nutritional history throughout time, reaching back as far as Biblical times. These two websites should prove to help me in my research of bread’s alterations over time. What I still need to do concerning this assignment is to gather more sources for research and information – I plan to look into the databases we’ve learned about, as well as books, magazines, and other periodicals.
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Siobhan Dannaher | November 15, 2006 at 11:22 pm
It sounds like you have made an excellent start on your research project. You know what you want to write about and you have limited your topic suffiently. I understand exactly what you want to do and it sounds like you have all the right sources to write about how images of bread has changed and evolved. I would be interested in reading your paper because I really love bread:) esp. white wonder bread. Your sources seem very reliable. Good job!
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samdipaola | November 15, 2006 at 11:32 pm
I think the argument you have established is really interesting. It seems like a good topic, and I’m sure you have been and will be able to find a great amount of information for research. The websites that you have looked at so far seem like they will be very informative in helping you to back up your point and giving you substance for your argument. Your sources seem reliable, and I think they will help you to reflect your arugment well. Good work!
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Jake | November 15, 2006 at 11:59 pm
It may be too broad b/c it includes all kinds of bread. This could be a problem but I have faith in you Stephanie. At this point I think you have done sufficient research but have a long way to go but we have some time before you have to write the essay.
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Kyle Wadkins | November 16, 2006 at 12:09 am
It seems like you have been able to find some good sources to do your research with. I think that it sounds like an interesting topic, but also it seems like it might be difficult to do. It will definitely be interesting to see what the final paper is about. I think that you argument is clear and precise and that should help a lot with finding more information.Good Job!!
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acrerie | November 16, 2006 at 5:18 pm
I’m confused on whether you’re focusing on JUST wonderbread or all types of bread? It might be interesting to see when wheat bread entered the public’s eye as the healthy alternative.
This is a very creative topic… bread… I wouldve never thought of it. Looks like you’ve done some research, that’s always good. I’ll be interested in seeing how this turns out.