MEMORANDUM
To: Dr. Erika Paterson, ENGL 301 Instructor
From: Jessica Barlescu, ENGL 301 Student
Date: July 8th 2022
Subject: ENGL 301 Progress Report: Improved Ingredient and Allergen Labelling at UBC AMS Food Establishments
Audience Description
Mohan Vishwa, Senior Manager of Food & Beverage at the UBC AMS
Purpose of this Report
- To provide effective recommendations on how the UBC AMS can implement improved food labelling practices.
- To provide Mohan Vishwa, Senior Manager of Food & Beverage at the UBC AMS, with information regarding current UBC student’s experiences when purchasing food at the UBC Student Nest.
Significance of Report
The report provides an improved solution to students who struggle to find food products safe to ingest at the UBC AMS Student Nest.
Methods
Primary data will be surveys distributed among UBC students. Attached is the link to the survey questions used to gather data: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmcYMcCQmSGOAUS
Secondary data will include journal articles about specific diets, allergens, and food labelling practices.
Research Plan
In order to analyze feasibility and provide effective recommendations, I plan to:
- Identify the current problem with examples
- Compose surveys
- Research literature regarding diets, allergens, and food labelling practices
- Data analysis on surveys
- Produce visuals based on survey data
Formal Report Outline
Attached is the link to the outline of the formal report – Formal report outline
Writing Schedule
- July 12th – Send out surveys
- July 14th – Gather data on current labelling practices
- July 15th to 17th – Research secondary data sources
- July 19th – Analyze and summarize findings
- July 22nd – Complete formal report draft
- July 27th – August 2nd – Revise formal report based on peer review feedback
Thank you for taking the time for your review and professional insights that will help me improve on this report.
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