Writing To Inform, Revising, And Proofreading

Writing To Inform Revising And Proofreadingass

This week, you will write the final draft of your Informative Essay. First, draw on the outline you wrote in Week 4, then consider what you learned from your Week 5 rough draft, and finally review the feedback from your instructor. The stage of writing measured in this assignment includes revision and proofreading; therefore, you are required to incorporate the feedback provided. You will also write a brief summary of your revision process. Include the following in your essay: · Revise your paper by incorporating feedback. · Review feedback from your instructor. · Expand on informing on the selected topic. · Include information requested from feedback. · Connect the topic to academic research from one journal article. · Write one paragraph summarizing your revision process. · Clarify how you added content or fixed grammar or punctuation errors. · Describe how you incorporated feedback into the revision. · Apply proper formatting, including a title page, correct margins, font, and spacing. · Apply accepted conventions of grammar, punctuation, language usage, and mechanics, including proper APA document formatting.

Assignment Requirements Your paper should meet the following requirements: · Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. · Standard formatting: Follow APA formatting for creating a document, including a title page. · Length: Submit 2-3 double-spaced pages. · Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font. · Revision: Completely revise your first draft, employing your feedback from the grading of your first draft by following the Information Essay Revision Checklist [PDF].

Visual Form Background and Analyzing a Visual Image

First, watch the TED talk by The New Yorker art director Francoise Mouly, and listen to what she says about the impact of visual images. It is approximately 8 minutes long and found at: to an external site. (If the link doesn't work by clicking, copy and paste it into a browser window.)

Writing the paper: Your response this week is two parts: First, in the video you watched for this module, Mouly says, “I've always been captivated by how an image can -- a simple drawing -- can cut through the torrent of images that we see every single day. How it can capture a moment, how it can crystallize a social trend or a complex event in a way that a lot of words wouldn't be able to do -- and reduce it to its essence and turn it into a cartoon.” Does a visual image really have that much of an impact? Do you agree that it creates an impact that “words wouldn’t be able to do”?

Second, have fun analyzing a visual image of your choice. It can be a painting, cartoon, photograph, or even an image you took yourself. Explain: · The title/author · Where the original is located (on the web or a physical location)? · Why did it stand out to you and why did you select it for analysis? · What is the meaning and does it “crystallize” a particular event or social trend? · What does it do that words can’t? (You might even say that words would convey MORE meaning or that it has no meaning without adding words.)

Submission

Your response must be a minimum of 250 words. You can decide how long each section is, but the TOTAL must be at least 250 words. Please put your response directly into your discussion reply so that fellow students can easily read it without needing to open an attachment.

References

Use credible sources and cite them appropriately in APA format. Ensure in-text citations are included when referencing the visual image or ideas discussed. For example:

  • Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work. Source. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages.
  • Last name, First initial. (Year). Title of TED Talk or webpage. URL

Paper For Above instruction

The process of revising and proofreading is an essential step to improving the quality of an academic essay. Drawing upon feedback from the instructor and personal reflection, I engaged in a comprehensive revision of my initial draft. This involved expanding on key points, clarifying my arguments, and correcting grammatical errors to ensure clarity and professional tone. Specifically, I added more detailed explanations of my selected visual image and its significance, incorporating insights from academic research to strengthen my analysis. The feedback highlighted areas where my arguments lacked depth, prompting me to include a relevant journal article that discussed the power of visual symbolism in social movements. This addition helped to deepen the connection between my visual analysis and broader societal trends. In terms of language, I meticulously proofread my essay to correct punctuation and syntax issues, ensuring adherence to APA formatting guidelines—such as correct in-text citations, title page, and references. I also revised sentence structures to improve flow and coherence, making the essay more engaging and easier to read. My revision process was iterative; I reviewed my draft multiple times, each round focusing on different aspects—content, grammar, and formatting. The feedback from my instructor was particularly valuable in pointing out areas where I could expand my explanations and improve clarity. For example, I clarified my interpretation of the chosen visual by contextualizing it within current social issues and articulating what distinguishes it from verbal descriptions. Overall, this revision process enhanced my ability to communicate my ideas effectively and aligned my paper with academic standards.

References

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  • Mouly, F. (2019). The impact of visual images. TED Talk. https://www.ted.com/talks/francoise_mouly
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