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ESOL 052 (Essay #__)
Steps:
Discuss the readings, videos, and photographs in the Truth and Lies module on Bb.
Select a significant/controversial photograph to analyze. (The photograph does not have to be from Bb.)
Choose one of the following essay questions:
What truth does this photograph reveal?
What lie does this photograph promote?
Why/How did people deliberately misuse this photograph and distort its true meaning?
Why was this photograph misinterpreted by so many people?
Why do so many people have different reactions to this photograph?
___________________________________________________________________________?
(Students may create their own visual analysis essay question as long as it is pre-approved by the instructor.)
Use the OPTIC chart to brainstorm and take notes on your photograph.
Use a pre-writing strategy (outline, graphic organizer, etc.) to organize your ideas.
Using correct MLA format, write a 3-5 page essay.
Type a Works Cited page. (Use citationmachine.net, easybib.com, etc. to format your info.)
Peer and self-edit during the writing process (Bb Wiki, in/outside class).
Get feedback from your peers and an instructor during the writing process.
(Note: Students who visit the Writing Center and show me proof get 2 additional days to work on the assignment.)
Proofread/edit/revise during the writing process.
Put your pre-writing, essay, and Works Cited page in 1 Word document and upload it on Bb by midnight on ______. (If a student submits an essay without pre-writing or without a Works Cited page, he/she will receive a zero. If a student submits an assignment late, he/she will receive a zero. If a student plagiarizes, he/she will receive a zero.)
Purpose: Students will be able to use their reading, writing, critical thinking, and research skills to conduct a visual analysis that explores the theme of Truth and Lies.
Tone: The tone of this assignment should be formal and academic.
Language: The diction and syntax of this assignment should be formal and academic. Students should not use second person pronouns (you/your), contractions, abbreviations, slang, or any type of casual language. Students should refer to the diction and syntax guidelines in the writing packet.
Audience: The audience of this assignment is the student’s peers and instructor.
Format: MLA style (double spaced, 1 in. margins, Times New Roman 12 font, pagination, heading, title, tab for each paragraph, in-text citations, Works Cited page, hanging indents, etc.)
Requirements:
In order for a student to earn a minimum passing grade of 70% on this assignment, his/her essay must be in the correct MLA format, have at least 3 FULL pages, and contain the following components:
Introduction (1 paragraph)
introductory device (general statement, strong/surprising statement, personal viewpoint, question, unusual fact, vivid example, definition, quote, statistic)
general discussion of the topic (funnel introduction)
1 relevant/informative quote from 1 of the Bb readings or videos + analysis
parenthetical documentation (in-text citation)
thesis must be the last sentence in the introduction
thesis must contain a clear topic and focus
- Body (3+ paragraphs)
- 1 main idea in each body paragraph
- transition words &/or phrases used to add coherence
specific supporting details & analysis inside each body paragraph
1 relevant/informative quote(s) from 1 of the Bb readings or videos in each body paragraph + analysis
specific/relevant photo details in each body paragraph
parenthetical documentation (in-text citations) in each body paragraph
quote analysis inside each body paragraph
- Conclusion (1 paragraph)
concluding transition words &/or phrases used to add coherence (Do not use in conclusion.)
concluding device (general statement, emphatic sentence, possible course of action, statement regarding future research, advice)
1 relevant/informative quote from 1 of the Bb readings or videos + analysis
parenthetical documentation (in-text citation)
summary of the essay’s main ideas
Works Cited
Each essay must utilize information from at least 3 sources: at least 1 Bb reading, 1 Bb video, & 1 photo
All quoted and paraphrased information must be cited inside the essay.
All sources should be listed alphabetically on the Works Cited page.
After you list your sources, please copy and paste your photograph onto the bottom of your Works Cited page. Make sure to copy and paste the link directly underneath the photograph.
(The image on the next page was retrieved at http://thevisualcommunicationguy.com/2017/07/11/optic-strategy-for-visual-analysis/ )
Read the information below and then use the OPTIC strategy to brainstorm and take notes on your photograph.
Directions: Read the information on the previous page and then use the OPTIC Strategy for Visual Analysis to brainstorm and take notes on your photograph.
OPTIC Elements | Student Response |
Overview: Summarize the overall concept. | |
Parts: Describe the parts. | |
Title: Explain the title and creator. | |
Interrelationships: Explain how the parts relate to the whole. | |
Conclusion: Conclude with a strong analysis. |
Pre-Writing
(Students should create a BRIEF outline, graphic organizer, or some other type of pre-writing for their essay.)
Outline:
I. Introduction
Device:
General discussion:
Quote + citation + analysis:
Thesis statement:
II. Body
Main idea:
Main Idea:
Main Idea:
III. Conclusion
Transition:
Device:
Quote + citation + analysis:
Summary of main ideas:
Graphic Organizer:
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