Project B: Research a diet

Research a diet

You can do this individually or you can work with a classmate.

The school paper is doing a special issue about healthy living. You have been asked to do some research into a popular diet and to write an article about its pros and cons.

Reliable and neutral sources

When looking for sources, always be critical: is the source neutral and reliable? For example, in looking for the pros and cons of a diet, keep in mind that sites that actually offer (recipes for) the diet are much more likely to be very positive about it.

That doesn’t mean you can’t use these sources – just be aware of their limitations and make sure to tell your reader about your reservations.