Discussion assignment:
Purpose:
While text (words only) can be a good report, using visual guides is also beneficial.
Can a table of comparisons, or a photo image, or a chart help to put your point across? We will consider how visual images can supplement the discussion, rather than simply dropped in and detract from the intended message.
Reading assignment:
Read The Elements of Technical Writing, chapter 6.
Discussion assignment:
This is a good time to think about visually representing or explaining your report.
Thinking:
- How many visual images and image types are you planning to use in your report?
- Will the images overwhelm the reader because of their size, or will you resize the images to complement the text?
- Will the images help the reader understand your point, or will they confuse the reader?
- Using the examples in the chapter, will you be able to use the right caption for the images?
For your response:
- describe one of the images that you will use (table, chart, photo, etc.)
- provide an example of the caption for your image, using one of the captions in the chapter as a guide (see Tip below)
- provide the page number of the sample caption from the chapter
- provide the source of the image (Is the image copyrighted from a website? Do you need permission to use it?)
You do not need to include the image. Respond in your discussion thread in 150 to 200 words.
Tip: Each visual image in this chapter has a caption which includes its type and “numbering,” a title, and explanation of the image. Also included is the source of the image. The source information will be placed in the sources section of your white paper report.
Resources:
None.
Peer/group assignment:
None.
Written assignment:
None.
Due date:
Friday, week 7, 5:00 p.m.