30 Aug Purpose:Creating a zine allows you to construct an argument

Purpose:Creating a zine allows you to construct an argument in a unique format, and allows you to experiment with a culturally relevant kind of text, and advance claims in a way that might be unique to you, but is more common for others, and could be useful for you in the future. You will also have a chance to recognize, explain, and analyze your own choices through a supplemental document you create.Skills:The purpose of this assignment is to help you practice the following skills that are essential to your success in navigating arguments you’ll encounter in your academic, professional, and personal lives. In this assignment you will:Demonstrate what topic you find to be socially relevantAvoid problems in logic through crafting your argument in the zine-mediumConsider and choose a physical format for your zine, and build the physical objectCompose an argument using language and other aesthetic considerationsKnowledge:This assignment will also help you to become familiar with the following important content knowledge in critical thinking and reasoning:The relationship between text and aesthetic elements, both physical and visualSpecific rhetorical approaches to reach an audience through a physical documentTasks:To complete this assignment you should:create a zine using no more than two pieces of paperuse images and/or text to make an argument about an environmental issue that is important to youHand the physical object to me in class (optional: make additional copies to trade among each other in class)Prepare a 1-3 page response/reflection where you answer the following questions:What is the argument of your zine?What details are incorporated that help you advance that argument?Why do you felt it was appropriate for a zine?How did you settle on a format for your zine?Do you want this back? (If you do, I’ll return it at the final; if you don’t, I’m excited to keep it and add it to my collection).Submit that document here in Canvas, along with a file showing your zine. It can be photographs, a scan, a Word doc, or PDF.Criteria for Success:You’ve created a small zine that can be handled without falling apart; it is legible; it contains an argument, whether it is explicate or implied; the argument being made is free of logical fallacies, and demonstrates a critical look at a topic; the zine is organized in a way that is intuitive and advances the argument; separately, there is a 1-3 page document that answers the questions above with details, in full paragraphs that are grammatically and mechanically sound. The zine is submitted as document to Canvas that day.Rubric124 Zine RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNuanced ArgumentThere’s a nuanced argument present that acknowledges complexities, and defines a position considering those.20.0 ptsFull MarksFull Marks: Zine has a clear argument that gets into the nuance of a topic.16.0 ptsGoodGood: Zine includes a thesis that gives the reader a sense of the broad direction of the argument.12.0 ptsNeeds WorkNeeds Work: There’s a sense of where the argument is going, but not in a way that is intuitive to the reader.0.0 ptsNo DescriptionNo Marks: There isn’t a content that looks to be a thesis.20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAvoid Problems in LogicLogical fallacies are avoided in your own argument, and specific rhetorical appeals used by sources are recognized and acknowledged as you explain your own point of view.20.0 ptsFull MarksThe zine avoids using logical fallacies, making logical and/or ethical appeals in service of your own argument. The rhetoric used by sources is being recognized and explained in detail in the essay that accompanies the zine.16.0 ptsGoodThe zine mostly avoids using logical fallacies, relying on logical and/or ethical appeals in service of your own argument. The rhetoric used by sources could be recognized and explained with more detail to make clear connections between those voices and your own.12.0 ptsNeeds WorkThe argument of the zine relies on logical fallacies and various appeals to emotion and/or sources are not being contextualized and that rhetoric is not being explained.0.0 ptsNo MarksClear lines of reasoning in sources aren’t being explained, and there’s no argument presented.20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure/OrganizationThe zine is constructed in a way that makes sense and guide the reader through the experience of the artifact.20.0 ptsFull MarksFull Marks: Zine is structured to carefully guide the reader, and keep the points clear and organized.16.0 ptsGoodGood: Zine has a structure that a reader can follow, but has some inconsistencies that could be addressed.13.0 ptsNeeds WorkNeeds Work: Zine is structured in a way that creates confusion for the reader, or in a way that doesn’t address all elements of the argument.0.0 ptsNo DescriptionNo Marks: The paper doesn’t have a clear structure, and appears disorganized.20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar/MechanicsSpelling, sentence structure, punctuation, formatting, etc.10.0 ptsFull MarksFull Marks: There aren’t any grammatical errors in the zine.8.0 ptsGoodGood: There are a few errors in the zine, but they don’t distract from the meaning of the zine.6.0 ptsNeeds WorkNeeds Work: The errors in grammar and punctuation distract from the meaning of the text.0.0 ptsNo MarksNo Marks: Errors are overwhelming to the point that the language can’t be understood by a reader.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflectionA short piece of writing after the paper where you share details about your process, steps we took in class, your own perception of strengths and weaknesses, and ask a question.30.0 ptsFull MarksAnswers all the questions asked in the prompt.24.0 ptsGoodAnswers most of the questions in the prompt/answers all the questions, but not with depth that answers them fully.12.0 ptsNeeds WorkAnswers are either brief (one or two sentences) and/or not all questions are being addressed.0.0 ptsNo MarksNo reflection was included.30.0 ptsTotal Points: 100.0