Le Bron Research Based Photo Analysis
Le Bron Research Based Photo Analysis
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In a 5-7 page double-spaced paper, advance an original interpretation of an issue, figure,
moment, or phenomenon as it is represented in the photograph you selected. You will
conduct research, guided by an inquiry question, in preparation for your paper. Synthesize
three
of the most useful essay sources from your Short Writing 4 annotated bibliography to
support and extend your analysis.
At least one of the essay sources you use in your paper
must be from a peer-reviewed academic journal and at least one of the sources must
be an essay we’ve read for this class
. Employ at least one portable concept from your
sources, and when you do, engage with nuance by offering a “
does not fit.
”
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Your essay ought to have a specific, unobvious, and non-list thesis that establishes a
relationship between the photograph and how it represents the issue, figure,
moment, or phenomenon in question. Stay rigorously focused on defending this
thesis. The thesis should be analytically rich enough to guide a paper 5-7 pages in
length.
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Introduce the photograph by briefly summarizing it. Also, introduce the issue,
figure, moment, or phenomenon for your readers.
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When performing your analysis of the photograph, do more with less (“10 on 1”) by
focusing on a select few of the most significant details. Remember to connect the
dots between evidence and claims by laying out your reasoning, which should
occupy at least half of the analysis/P.C. paragraphs. When using your one required
P.C., remember to execute the 6 steps faithfully and thoroughly.
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The paper must be an absolute minimum of 5 pages and may not exceed the
absolute maximum of 7 pages.
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You must
evolve your thesis
once in the face of
complicating evidence
from the
photograph.
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Use transitions and topic sentences to express how points are related to one another.
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Cite all paraphrases and quotes. You do not need to cite the photo as long as you
attribute authorship to the photo somewhere in the relevant paragraph(s). If your
photo does not have an author, provide the most relevant information in its place
(such as the title or the date the photo was taken).
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In the first paragraph of your paper, use any of the introductory strategies we’ve
discussed in class to introduce your argument; the introduction should end with
your thesis. Conclude the essay with a conclusion that does more than rehash your
argument—answer “So what?” I will be paying very close attention to the quality of
the introductions and conclusions submitted in Paper 3. Be sure to show respect for
these absolutely essential paragraphs.
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Provide an MLA formatted work cited page.
Please staple the assignment.
Objectives
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To defend a reasoned judgment and to evolve it in the face of complicating evidence
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To quote and paraphrase accurately and gracefully
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To add nuance to the portable concept skill through the “does not fit”
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To make use of original research
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To practice all the most important skills you’ve learned over this course: summary,
paraphrase, quotation, analysis, crafting specific and unobvious arguments, and using
various modes of source integration
Criteria for Evaluation
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Complete:
Does the paper include all the necessary parts of the assignment? (thesis,
summary of photo, analysis, portable concept with “does not fit,” evolution of the thesis,
etc.)?
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Accurate:
Does your writing faithfully represent the source material?
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Brief:
Does the essay use language precisely and economically to say as much as possible
in the allotted space? Does it fall within the 5-7 page range?
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Independent:
Would the paper make sense to readers who have not read your sources or
seen the photographs? Are key terms clearly defined, if necessary?
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Clarity and Design:
Is the paper well written, easy to understand, and easy to follow?
Does it have an effective structure and an appropriate style? Are sources properly
documented? Are transitions used well? Is it organized and coherent?
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Editing Skills:
Is the paper free of grammatical and mechanical errors?
