I need this done by Monday June 13, 2021

Photo Evaluation Essay

Purpose: Compose an essay (2 – 2 ½ typed, double-spaced pages not counting the Works Cited page) that evaluates a photograph

Audience: Adults looking for insightful evaluation about a meaningful image

Detailed Instructions: 

1. Choose a photograph to analyze from the several that I posted on eCampus.

2. Compose a title, an introduction paragraph, several well-developed body paragraphs that analyze the photo, and a conclusion paragraph.

· Introduction paragraph (no longer than 10 lines)

· Begin with an attention-getting “hook” (not a question).

· Introduce the photo and its creator

· (Reminder: The first time you mention a person, use his or her full name; after that, use last name only.)

· In one or two sentences, state your thesis, which is the main idea of your essay. Your thesis statement should indicate that your essay will evaluate the photograph. If you mention your supporting ideas, list these ideas in the same order your body paragraphs will discuss them.

· Body paragraphs

· Evaluate the parts of the photo that stand out to you.

· It’s helpful to begin each body paragraph with a topic sentence that states your main idea - in other words, your opinion that the rest of the paragraph will support, not just a fact.

· Include specific support for your ideas.

· Your opinions are valid; believe in them. The discussion board assignment will help you get more ideas.

· Conclusion paragraph

· Provide closure for your essay.

· Avoid bringing up new supporting ideas or just repeating your thesis statement.

Don’t do research for this essay, but document the photo using MLA style

· This isn’t a research paper, so don’t do any research over the photo or its subject.

· If your photo has an artist, mention the artist’s name when you introduce the photograph. Then refer to the photo’s creator as needed in the essay itself (e.g., “Brown’s photo has a poignant tone…”).

· Include a Works Cited page that includes an entry for the photo.

· On eCampus, I’ll include the link for the site where I accessed each photo, so you’ll have information to create the Works Cited entry.

· For your Works Cited entry, follow the guidelines in the Little Seagull Handbook for #40, “Art,” on page 154. Follow the third example with the heading “Online.”

More tips and reminders

· Essays that contain evidence of plagiarism or collusion will earn a “0” without the possibility of rewriting as stated in the syllabus.

· Study the sample essays provided and compare them to this instruction sheet. Don’t copy ideas or wording from the sample essay, though.

· Use the detailed instructions above as a checklist.

· You may use “I” in this essay.

· Don’t pad your essay with “filler.” Only relevant content helps your grade.

· I will grade this essay with an adapted version of the general grading rubric. This rubric will be available to you on eCampus before you turn in your final version.

· Format your essay in MLA style. See the sample essay in MLA style in the Little Seagull Handbook (pg. 161), and there’s another sample in Week Six of the Groundwork Unit.

· Essays that don’t generally follow the assignment will earn an automatic “0” without the possibility of rewriting.

· Study the sample essay provided and compare it to the instructions above.

· Don’t get overwhelmed. Remember the three M’s:

1. Make sure you understand the assignment.

2. Manage your time wisely.

3. Meet all the assignment requirements.