This is the research project for my writing class. All the instructions are listed in the syllabus below. The annotated bib I made should be followed and not changed. Please use 2 more sources in a...

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Title: WRTG 106: College Writing Intensive Entering the Cultural and Academic Conversation
Contents
1. Introduction    3
1.1 Background of the Research    3
1.2 Research Rationale    3
1.3 Research Aim    3
1.4 Research Objectives    3
1.5 Research Questions    4
2. Literature Review    4
3. Research Methodology    7
3.1 Research Proposition    7
3.2 Research Philosophy    7
3.3 Research Approach    7
3.4 Research Design    8
3.5 Data Collection    8
3.6 Ethical Considerations    9
4. Data Analysis and Discussion    9
5. Conclusion    11
5.1 Conclusion and Linking Research Findings to Objectives    11
5.2 Recommendations    11
5.3 Limitations of this Study    11
6. Works Cited    13
1. Introduction
1.1 Background of the Research
Food is one of the essentials and prerequisites for the survival of individuals. However, it would be essential to consider food consumption should complement the health of individuals. Farooqui and Alwi suggested that the fast food industry was one of the fastest growing industries in the world and this was majorly because of the emergence of rush life or modern life where individuals prefer ready to eat food.
1.2 Research Rationale
Further, they also emphasized upon the fact that revenue of fast food industry has increased by more than 30% since, 1970. Access to nutritious and affordable food is one of the fundamental human needs and addresses the social determinant of health by eliminating health disparities. As a result, fast food industry rose with an impeccable growth rate; however, growth of fast food industry also lead to increased health issues among individuals such as, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cardio-vascular issues and many other diet-related issues.
1.3 Research Aim
It would be essential to consider that the concept of fast food was innovative and required considering the modern culture, towards which the society has reached. People do not have time to cook because of their busy lifestyle as a result, the concept of fast food was revolutionary; however, concerns related to nutrition determinant pertains. Therefore, this research paper aims towards the understanding of social importance of fast food in order to improve this industry.
1.4 Research Objectives
Based on these issues, the research objectives for this study are—
· To identify the emotional and cultural significance associated with fast food industry
· To analyze positives and negatives associated with fast food consumptions
· To identify reforms for the improvement of fast food industry
1.5 Research Questions
In order to conduct this study, a set of research question has been adopted, which are—
· What are the ways, in which the social importance of fast foods can be realized?
· What are the reforms for the improvement of fast food industry?
· How can it be made culturally more acceptable?
2. Literature Review
Fast food has never been able to disappoint its customers with respect to the taste and money. Despite of rising health consciousness in the society, individuals consume fast food because it is much feasible and cheaper option than healthy or self-prepared meal. However, changing trends have affected the industry deeply and as the customers might be becoming more health conscious, they question regarding the quality and nutritional determinant of fast food. Ludington and Booker mentioned that Americans judge the food based upon cost of manufacture, environmental impacts and taste of food.
However, much consideration is not given to the impact of the fast food on their health and wellness. Further, they also presented the advantages and disadvantages of fast food in American history and the ways, the food as well as the drinks emerged as a staple food for the youngsters such as, school or college students. The perspectives of fast food consumption changed with the emergence of fast food chains. This is majorly because before 1940s or 1950s, all the parties and cele
ations conducted at households consumed home cooked food; however, after the introduction of these fast food joints in 1960s and 70s, Americans observed a major transition in their food trends.
Cooley further reflected that the change in food trends across the decades also reflected the perception of different class of society. Where rich people prejudiced fast food joints such as Burger King, MacDonald’s and much more as low quality food providers and places where poor groups eat. Further, racial segregation was also associated with the introduction of fast food because black domestic workers intruded the private spaces of white rich class groups. Likewise, Cooley also presented that fast food could be considered as pivotal site for u
anization, modernization and subu
anization.
Likewise, technological innovations in the fast food were also emphasized upon by Cooley and presented that Blacks were the most exploited racial class considering the history of fast food. Despite all this, change I trends led to change in the segregation, working policies and improvements in the fast food. Arnade presented a completely new aspect of relationship between fast food and society through the example of McDonald’s. Due to being one of the largest and oldest fast food chains in America, people visit McDonald is because the food is cheap, area is clean and there is no bureaucracy unlike, other expensive restaurants.
Further, these fast food joints reflect a different picture of nation where individuals from different cultural and racial backgrounds sit together and consumer similar quality of food. Crane presented a clear relationship between foods and religion and the impacts fast food might imply on religion. Muslims only consume halal meat and non-halal meats such as pork are banned in Quran....