Post-Research Paper Reflection

The use of media is key in creating a well-reasoned and appealing argument which a fundamental part of writing. During the course of this class, I’ve really enjoyed using scientific journal articles because they offer results and valid assessments of the validity of the conclusion made through the research. In addition to the journal articles, I’ve enjoyed using pictures, especially political cartoons as some artists find a striking balance between the art of caricatures while also drawing attention to global issues. But to be quite honest, I enjoy working with all forms of media because any form has the ability to make an argument well supported so long as the author made sure to objectively evaluate their claims before coming to a conclusion. Working with a lot of journals has really given me a better gauge of the caliber of writing expected out of higher level academia. That being said, I’m excited to begin working on a multimedia project in which I can again utilize a various number of unique sources to present an argument and support it. For the next project,  I think it would be interesting to produce some sort of video or other visual aspect that will not only entice an audience but be able to effectively persuade the intended audience of my viewpoint.  A more visual-orientated paper proves to be a slight challenge as it requires a greater depth of creativity to rely upon in order to make a visually effective argument. While most individuals find it easy to express their viewpoint, it is not always as easy to formulate a well-organized argument supported with credible sources while at the same time retaining the aesthetics that appeal to the audience by more than just the text. However, I am confident that I will be able to produce an effective argument utilizing many different forms of media.