reminders and the future

Next week, 12/5, will consist of one-on-one meetings discussing the evolution of your papers with me and each other.  Do not miss this class!

The readings for next week will not be discussed in class to allow additional final project paper/presentation prep and research time.
Please come ready with an outline of your paper that includes a thesis, major ideas and supporting ideas.  the generic version of a short paper is as follows:

-introduction that ends with thesis

-main point
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-conclusion that includes a recap or re-energized version of thesis and final thoughts/questions

guidelines for Final - Theoretical Essay

Final Project – Theoretical Essay

Students will write a 4-5 page theoretical essay where they introduce a new paradigmatic idea on photography (defined loosely, derivations from this are ok upon instructor approval). 

It is encouraged for students to develop their own theoretical term(s) in their paper that are contributions to the ongoing discourse on photography.  Papers will be well-researched, high-level arguments/observations that are supported by evidence and images (students to create an appendix that contains footnotes and images, all papers must have a minimum of 4-5 pages of text regardless of their use of images).

Papers are due the last day of class.

Papers must have a clear thesis.

If used, original vocabulary terms must be clearly defined.

References must be cited on the bottom of each page according to current MLA standards.

Students must visit and utilize the SAIC library; the internet is not a ceiling for research…consult the librarian on relevant materials to consult.

For our final class, students will present via, PowerPoint, the main arguments and examples of their essays in a 10-12 minute timed lecture.  This presentation should bepracticed, clear, concise, and dynamic. 

Theoretical Essay Proposal

On Nov 7^th, bring a printed essay proposal of two pages, in the form of an outline, to class for review by peers and the instructor.  Add any images necessary to your proposal as additional printouts behind your proposal—staple everything together.  In addition, please post the same text and images on the class blog by the beginning of class.