Saturday, November 28, 2009

Assignment: Comparative Analysis Essay



Prompt:
Anthony Bourdain's journey from lowly seafood cook to world-renowned chef was long and colorful. In his career, he has paid his dues in a number of questionable eating establishments, but also reaped the rewards of an uncompromising work ethic and an undying love of food. In a concise essay, compare and contrast Bourdin’s formative years in Provincetown with his time as an executive chef in New York City. Use specific examples from Kitchen Confidential to support your thesis.

Requirements:
  • MLA format, including parenthetical citation
  • 2.5-page minimum
The best papers will:
  • Stay within the parameters of the prompt
  • Have a concise thesis
  • Clearly support their thesis with solid evidence and a logic structure, highlighting similarities and differences in Bourdain's experiences
  • Properly cite evidence using MLA's parenthetical citation method
  • Conclude with a summation of your points
  • Be in proper MLA Style

Due: Monday, Dec. 7th (No late or emailed papers accepted)

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