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Select an argumentative topic for which you would like to find two…

Select an argumentative topic for which you would like to find two visuals. 

 

The first visual should be an example of one that supports the particular topic. The second visual should be a counterargument against the argument. Then, you will analyze both visuals. You should link or attach both visuals in your final submission. 

 answer the following:

Supporting Visual

How does this visual support the argument and claims?
Audience:
Who is the targeted audience? Think about where this visual was first published to consider who the audience is.
What would this visual mean to this particular audience?
Context:
Is there any background information that can help you understand the visual and the circumstances in which the visual is communicating?
Purpose:
What is the main goal of the visual?
What is the visual trying to communicate to the audience and why?
Genre and Medium:
Both the genre and medium are created. The genre refers to the category of a visual. The medium refers to how it was distributed.
What is the genre of the visual?
What is the medium of the visual?
Source:
As with written sources, one should always consider the source of a visual.
Where is the visual from?
Who is the creator or publisher of the visual?
How might you determine if the creator or publisher is reputable?
Opposing Visual

How does this visual support the counterargument?
Audience:
Who is the targeted audience? Think about where this visual was first published to consider who the audience is.
What would this visual mean to this particular audience?
Context:
Is there any background information that can help you understand the visual and the circumstances in which the visual is communicating?
Purpose:
What is the main goal of the visual?
What is the visual trying to communicate to the audience and why?
Genre and Medium:
Both the genre and medium are created. The genre refers to the category of a visual. The medium refers to how it was distributed.
What is the genre of the visual?
What is the medium of the visual?
Source:
As with written sources, one should always consider the source of a visual.
Where is the visual from?
Who is the creator or publisher of the visual?
How might you determine if the creator or publisher is reputable?
provide reference