As Jon Ronson illustrates in
So You've Been Publicly Shamed, Internet "justice
"—in the Twitterverse, in particular
—can be swift, harsh, and blunt. Our lives can easily be ruined if social media decides we are villains. But unlike past generations that have utilized shaming as form of punishment, Internet shaming can follow an individual for the rest of their life. For this assignment, you will create an
infographic illustrating the public shaming of a person profiled in Ronson's book. Your goal is to visually tell his or her shaming story. Draw only from
So You've Been Publicly Shamed, for your central argument.
To help guide your design:
- "You Suck at Infographics" (Wired)
- "80 Best Infographics on the Web"
(Creative Bloq)
- "What Makes a Great Infographic?" (DashBurst)
- "Infographics: Separating the Great from the Mediocre" (The Next Web)
All above articles are located in the eR.
Infographics are most easily utilized in PowerPoint (or a comparable
program. Additionally, if you are experienced in it, you may also
utilize Photoshop. This assignment must be delivered electronically.
Requirements:
- Include a works cited page
A well-executed infographic will:
- Have a title that articulates the goal of the assignment
- Have a concise thesis as the subheading—important
- Have a concise controlling argument dictating the design
- Visually translate perspectives and facts in a clear and
enlightening manner
- Stay within the parameters of public shaming on Twitter
Due: Sat 11.14 (submit via email by 5 PM)
A close read, sometimes called an explication, is a detailed analysis of a small section of a text, such as a paragraph of a novel, or a shorter text, such as a poem. Though traditionally applied to poetry and fiction, close reads can also be relevant to photos, songs, films, even video games. Whatever the medium, goal is always to uncover new meanings through a minute analysis. 
