Drafting and peer review of photo essay

  • Due Sep 27, 2022 by 11:59pm
  • Points 100
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  • Available Sep 16, 2022 at 12am - Oct 4, 2022 at 11:59pm
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1. Once you have your photos in hand, review your original organizational plan. Remember this graphic? Links to an external site.  Using Canva (newsletter, storyboard infographic, etc.) select and organize your photos to introduce your thesis, provide supporting evidence and details, and provide a conclusion.  When citing technical evidence and details to support your position, remember to present them accurately and in language that is accessible and appropriate for your audience. 

2. Be sure your last slide includes citations for sources you have used.

3. Here Links to an external site. is how to embed a Canva presentation. Embed in this assignment. 

4. When you are assigned a peer to review, use comments to give feedback. Number in the comments and answer these questions: 

  1. What is the thesis of this photo essay? 
  2. Does the author have all requirements? What is missing? Check the rubric. 
  3. Name two examples which support this author's thesis. 
  4. How does this author make progression throughout the photo essay clear to the reader? 
  5. What are two pieces of technical evidence/details used to support the author's position? 
  6. List two slides which could be made more clear and how the author can make them more clear. 
    1. Does the author have at least 3 - 4 sentences per caption? If not, what questions can you ask to help the author express with more detail and clarify points in the essay? For any 1-sentence caption, list at least 3 questions. 
  7. Suggest a creative title for this photoessay. 
  8. Find something to compliment in this photoessay. Be sincere and encourage the author. 

 

 

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Rubric

Photo Essay (1)
Photo Essay (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
Ideas
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20 pts Exemplary At least 10 photo images expertly convey and support the essay's thesis. Titles and captions creatively convey a clear perspective on the issue. The thesis and rationale graphic organizer is thorough.
16 pts Above proficient
12 pts Proficient At least 10 photo images convey the essay's thesis. Titles and captions communicate a clear perspective on the issue. The thesis and rationale graphic organizer is complete.
6 pts Adequate
0 pts Emerging Few than 10 photo images attempt to convey the essay's thesis. At times the thesis may be unclear. If used, titles and captions do little to provide a clear perspective on the issue. The thesis and rationale graphic organizer is incomplete.
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20 pts
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Organization
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20 pts Exemplary The layout and design of the essay serve to expertly advance the argument/discussion and reflect thoughtful planning.
16 pts Above proficient
12 pts Proficient The layout and design of the essay are appropriate for the argument/discussion and reflect adequate planning.
6 pts Adequate
0 pts Emerging The layout and design of the essay attempts, but does little, to enhance the argument/discussion and /or reflect advance thought or planning.
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20 pts
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Cinematic Techniques
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20 pts Exemplary The photographs skillfully use a variety of media production elements that vividly reveal the image's purpose in connection to the argument/discussion.
16 pts Above proficient
12 pts Proficient The photographs adequately use a variety of media production elements that help to reveal the image's purpose in connection to the argument/discussion.
6 pts Adequate
0 pts Emerging The photographs attempt to use a variety of media production elements; however, the purpose of the image in connection to the argument is unclear at times.
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20 pts
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Reflection
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20 pts Exemplary The reflective text demonstrates a thorough and detailed analysis of the expected audience's reactions to the photo essay in relation to its original intent. In other words, how should the angles, lighting, framing, etc influence the audience? The reflection includes insightful commentary on potential revisions made in order to guide the reader for the author's perspective.
16 pts Above proficient
12 pts Proficient The reflective text demonstrates an adequate analysis of the audience's reactions to the photo essay in relation to its original intent. The reflection includes clear commentary on potential revisions.
6 pts Adequate
0 pts Emerging The reflective text demonstrates an inadequate analysis of the audience's reactions to the photo essay in relation to its original intent. Commentary on potential revisions is weak or missing.
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20 pts
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Additional Criteria
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20 pts Exemplary Text in captions is a minimum of 3-4 sentences and gives specifics which elaborate on the reasons given. This text is creatively written with sophisticated wording and sentence structure showing unity and clarity for the reader.
16 pts Above proficient
12 pts Proficient Text in captions is a minimum of 3-4 sentences and gives specifics which elaborate on the reasons given. This text is somewhat creatively written with sophisticated wording and sentence structure does not always show unity and clarity for the reader.
6 pts Adequate
0 pts Emerging
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20 pts
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Total Points: 100 out of 100