Mirabelli Homework: Please respond to the following questions by responding with a few sentences. Bring your answers to class so that we can discuss .
How does Mirabelli frame his initial discussion leading to his research concerning the food service industry?
On what page does Mirabelli discuss previous research in the food service industry (the Literature Review)?
How does Mirabelli discuss the "gap in research?"
What are Mirabelli's research questions?
What is Mirabelli's methodology in investigating the food service industry (Lou's)?
What is the main text (genre)Mirabelli uses in his study of Lou's restaurant?
How do servers gain a literate understanding of the menu at Lou's? What specific knowledge is required? Provide an example from the article.
What is the response goal of the text Mirabelli discusses?
Are there any specific genres (textual responses to recurring situations) at Lou's?
What about any specific examples of specialized language (lexis)?
How do servers at Lou's gain expertise?
If you have ever worked in food service, please comment on your own experiences as they relate to Swales characteristics. Otherwise, think of a job you have had (or a volunteer experience) and consider Swales criteria related to aspects of belonging to that organization. This response can be in a list form.