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Exam – 101 English – September 2010

You will be writing an in-class essay for the exam. In preparation, you will need to read at least three of the following:
A. “Discrimination at Large” by Jennifer A. Coleman – p. 198 in Between Worlds
B. “O.K., So I’m Fat” by Neil Steinberg – p. 201 in Between Worlds
C. “’Diabesity,’ A crisis in an Expanding Country” by Jane E. Brody p. 204 in Between Worlds
D. “Body Harm” by Pamela Erens p. 208 in Between Worlds
E. “Six Rules for Eating Wisely” p. 214 in Between Worlds
F. “Dieting Daze: No In-Between” p. 387 in Between Worlds

This exam will be a problem/solution essay. You will be proving that a problem does or does not exist and providing clear solutions.
In preparation, please review pp. 468-474 in Between Worlds. During the first hour of the class, we will be reviewing specific techniques for writing. This is not unlike the cause/effect PowerPoint process you just finished.

Think about the following as possible topics for your essay:
1. Write an essay proving that discrimination against the overweight exists and is “as wrong and damaging as any racial or ethnic slur” (200). Also, give solutions to the problems of discrimination. Anticipate that readers will point out that people don’t have to be overweight.
2. Write an essay proving that body image can either enhance or damage self esteem. Prove a problem exists and provide solutions.
3. Investigate the problem of overweight children or teens. Prove a problem exists. Provide solutions. What solutions are currently in the news?
4. Prove that some diets can be dangerous. Prove a problem exists. Provide solutions.
5. After reading “Bodily Harm and “Dieting Daze. . .” write an essay discussion the problems of eating disorders. Provide solutions.
6. Write an essay proving that advertising and the media contribute to weight problems in children and/or adults. Provide solutions.
7. Think of a topic of your choice that relates to the umbrella topic of health and nutrition. Prove there is a problem. Provide solutions.

In addition to the reading, locate at least two good articles from reputable sources provide additional proof and statistics that a problem exists and point out viable solutions.

Start your Works Cited page on EasyBib if you wish.