Reflection Project #4

 

 

Reflecting on Visual Arguments

Please address the following questions about your writing process and the final draft of your paper. You may respond in the form of a letter, an essay, or by addressing each question by number. Be sure to put your name on this document and hand it in with your final draft.

  1. How did you go about selecting your website/images? Why did you choose the one(s) you chose? That is, what about it appealed to you? What is the issue at stake?
  2. How did you determine your “paper's” structure? Are you pleased with the result? Why or why not?
  3. In what ways have you analyzed the appeals made by the image(s) and its corresponding written arguments?
  4. In what ways have you arrived illustrated an understanding of (1) the argument of the visual representation of the issue, (2) the argument of the written representation of the issue, and (3) how these arguments relate to each other? Be specific.
  5. In what ways have you shown the ways in which the image and text succeed in communicating the argument to the reader? Be specific.
  6. How have you demonstrated both a consideration of the words in a text—its linguistic content—and how its visual elements, such as graphics, typography, color, and placement, contribute to meaning?
  7. In what ways have you carefully and thoroughly considered the conjectures and values at stake?
  8. What is the aim or purpose of the paper?
  9. How did you go about establishing your credibility and authority as a writer?
  10. In what ways have you sought to connect with your audience?
  11. Using the grading criteria detailed in the handout "Some Thoughts on Grading," as well as your own working definitions of what makes a paper an "A," "B," "C," etc. grade your paper, presenting a clearly supported argument that demonstrates your reasons for assigning the grade you'd place on your paper. I'm not looking for "I deserve an "A" because I worked hard." Remember, hard work is a minimal expectation and does not guarantee a good grade. You're being graded at this stage on the final product and not on your effort during the writing process. Rather, I want you to consider the overall quality of your paper as a basis for the grade. This is an opportunity for you to evaluate your work and to make a case for a particular grade; I reserve the right to override your evaluation, but if you present a strong and well-supported argument I may be persuaded.