Catching Up On Class Blogs

Hi all,

I'm a little behind in posting class blogs, so here they are.

Sharon's Blog 11/9
Pascal's Blog 11/14
Connor's blog 11/16

Paper 3 Rubric

Hi all,

Here's the link to the paper 3 rubric. I'll copy and paste it here in case you have difficulty opening the document. Please let me know ASAP if you have any questions or concerns about the rubric.

Thanks,
HL

Exposing Advertisements and Uncovering Truths Rubric ENC1101

Student Name:__________________________________ Final Grade: ___________/250
1.     Advertisement Analysis (70 points)
Through visual and textual analysis, the writer identifies strategies that the advertisement uses to manipulate or persuade consumers. Analysis demonstrates how the ad alters the image of the product and targets a specific audience through discussion of images, color, typography, layout, tone, word choice, symbols, and other visual/textual characteristics.

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2.      Anti-Advertisement Creation, Reflection & Analysis (60 points)The writer carefully analyzes and reflects on her own work to show how her anti-advertisement targets a specific audience. Writer provides a rationale for design choices made based on audience needs and purpose of the anti-ad.
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3.      Exposing the Truth & Integration of Research (50 points)
Writer uses credible and reliable research to demonstrate the truth or reality being hidden by the original advertisement. Research is integrated thoughtfully with the use of signal phrases (According to…. The authors state… etc) and in-text citations.  
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4.      Organization and Focus (40 points)
Writing progresses logically and smoothly with the use of transitional phrases and sentences. The paper is also organized at the paragraph level, with coherent topics presented in each. The paper maintains focus on advertising, rather than social issues.
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5.      Format and Assignment Requirements (30 points)
Final draft is 6-7 pages in length, double-spaced with size 12 font, one-inch margins on all sides with all appropriate MLA headings. Includes Works Cited page.
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6.      Writer completed first draft peer review.
Yes                           No (-25 points)
7.      Writer turned in a rough draft to instructor
Yes                           No (-25 points)

Optional Conference Schedule

Hi all,

Here are the optional conferences. If you signed up in the 3:00 of 3:15 slots on Wednesday, please email me to reschedule. I accidentally overbooked my schedule this week. Also, if you'd like to sign up but didn't get a chance to, please email me ASAP to select a time.

Thanks,

HL

Kalie's Classblog

Yo. Check it.
http://kaliesclassblog.blogspot.com/

Class Blogger 10/31

Hi all,

Here's the link to James' account of class on 10/31, complete with the visuals we used in class. Check it out:
http://www.jamesskinner12.blogspot.com/2012/11/class-blogger-1031.html