The multimodal project has been challenging because it is not easy finding pictures for my topic. I have had to create a lot of them myself which is time consuming and I’m still not sure they clearly depict what I’m trying to say. From the feedback I received today, I think my argument is overall clear but I know I need to work on limiting text and adding more substance/slides to show the opposing view point as well. This project has reminded me I struggle with displaying things visually without text and it is difficult to capture what my argument is without a voiceover.
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Daily Reflection 4/11/16
I am very excited to continue to work on my multimodal project further. My topic is a little tricky so I think it will be best to display all aspects of it through the use of pictures using either prezi or a typical excel powerpoint. During class today, I went through my paper and highlighted some of the most important words and ideas to include in my project. The most challenging part will be to find images or create images that will reflect my argument.
Daily reflection
Today’s peer review experience helped me to take a step back and use the review questions to look more deeply into my own essay. In addition, it is helpful to read other’s essays to look at how other arguments are addressed. When I recognize sources of error in other essays, it helps me to go back in my own essay and look for those same errors or mistakes I glanced over. Argument papers can be difficult to master so I think it is beneficial to be exposed to different examples and approaches.
Daily Reflection 3/23
Today’s class help me develop ideas about my essay. I thought about how I can avoid using a certain tone simply because I have a former inherited opinion about people who may disagree with my argument. In addition, it helped me to recognize areas that may be a source of bias and where that bias may stem from. This discussion also helped me think about how I might better address the opinions of my opposing audience to clearly explain why my stance is correct. I will focus on trying to dissolve any ideas or bias their opinions may originate from in order to effectively persuade the audience.
2/26 Daily Reflection
Reflection is overall beneficial to me. By reading others’ work, it gives me ideas on what I could expand on personally in my own paper and issues it may contain grammatically. It gives me practice reviewing others’ work and revising so that I am better prepared to revise my own paper. In addition, it provides me with more examples of visual analysis papers which helps me to view all of the elements of the photo I have chosen.