21 Image Analysis Peer Review Assignment Guidelines
- Is the intro effective? Does it make the reader want to continue? How could this be improved?
- Does the introduction contextualize the community and the issue in it? Does it provide an overview of the analysis and conclusions?
- Identify the thesis. Is it clear? Is it arguable? Is it a road map? How could the thesis be improved? Does the thesis include at least two rhetorical elements (ethos, pathos, or logo) and three visual elements? Did the writer use the template? How can this be improved?
TEMPLATE: The __________ (identify the medium: ad, poster, etc.) from _______ (source if applicable) uses _____________and ___________ (identify at least two rhetorical strategies) to make a statement about _____________________________ (identify purpose/overall message/theme of the image). The image accomplishes this through the use of _____________, _______________, and _________________ (identify 3 visual elements in the blanks organized from least to MOST important).
- Is the image described clearly and sufficiently? (The description should be 150 – 250 words.)
- Is the analysis well organized and easy to follow? Do the parts fit together coherently? Does it read like an essay rather than a collection of separate bits of analysis? How could this be improved?
- Does each part of the analysis relate to the thesis? How could this be improved?
- Is anything confusing or in need of explanation? Be specific.
- If there are quotes, are they accurate and correctly documented in MLA format?
- Is it clear how the analysis leads to the interpretation? Is there adequate evidence to support this interpretation? How could this be improved?
- Does the conclusion make clear what the author’s findings mean? Does it clarify how specific visual elements connect with specific rhetorical elements to communicate with the target audience? Does the writer address the political, social, or historical context represented through the image?
- How has the writer helped you understand something new about this image and community topic? Be specific.
- Has the writer included a Works Cited page?
- Is the essay at least 500-600 words?
