ENGL 419: Multimedia Writing

Project 1 comprises three deliverables. Each deliverable is graded upon a holistic numeric scale. This means that the components of Project 1 do not lose a set number of points based upon specific errors; they are evaluated upon their overall rhetorical effectiveness. The holistic numeric scores of each of the three deliverables are added to make an aggregate total. This constitutes the project's grade. There are 100 total possible points.

Map: (0-50 points)

Excellent maps will:

• communicate data in a clear and organized way through a hybrid visual/textual format
• reveal information other maps conceal
• achieve a specific purpose by targeting a specific audience
• have a professional, polished appearance appropriate to the audience and situation
• display grammar and mechanics appropriate to situation

Source Map and Critique: (0-25 points)

Excellent source map critiques will:

• contain an accurate citation (and reproduction if possible) of the source map
• provide a sophisticated and insightful analysis of the source map utilizing rhetorical terms and concepts discussed in class
• connect the source map to your own map by explicating what you have applied to your own work
• be of sufficient length to fully analyze the source material
• be written for an academic/professional audience (Jeremy)
• have a professional, polished appearance
• display grammar and mechanics appropriate to situation

(Source map critique Dos and Don'ts and examples are here)

Self Critique: (0-25 points)

Excellent self critiques will:

• provide a sophisticated and insightful identification of your rhetorical goals and method
• identify places where your work has succeeded and where it could benefit from improvement
• be of sufficient length to successfully identify and defend your rhetorical choices
• be written for an academic/professional audience (Jeremy)
• have a professional, polished appearance
• display grammar and mechanics appropriate to situation