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| Loo, John "Plotting Room" 10/14/2013 via flickr. Attribution 2.0 Generic License. |
I have decided to do a short documentary as the genre for my argument. As such, my outline doesn't follow in the traditional sense of a hand-written argument. Just something to keep in mind =)
Introduction: Introducing Your Public Argument
Think About Your Situation or Kairos
The book described this introductory technique as being a way to move your audience to thinking about a certain issue. As I have decided to construct a causal argument, this fits my project perfectly. I am not trying to sway or offend anyone's opinion, only enlighten them on a controversial issue.
Most documentary introductions are concise and to the point, a few seconds at the most just to acquaint the reader with the subject of the reader, without wasting too much time of trivialities. As such, I don't have any true construction of what my introduction will look like. I want it to visually stimulating with some "powerful" music to bestow a sense of importance on the topic.
Body: Developing Strong Supporting Paragraphs
Link to my Coggle if it is too hard to see in the blog format.
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| Bohland, Alyssa. "Screenshot of 'Project 3 Outline - Circumcision in Neonates' Coggle" 11/4/2015 via Coggle. |
Conclusion: Concluding Strategies
Future of the Debate
I am not trying to drastically sway anyone's opinion in my argument. I will be referencing the past to describe the roots (causes) of a medical procedure and will then be question its relevance in modern society. I believe looking to the future in my conclusion is a good way to artistically tie together my argument. I will pose questions about whether this controversy will slowly fade away, or grow in importance, as medicine will also progress.
As my genre is a documentary, I also want to incorporate some sort of dramatic recap and visual reminder of the importance for parents to consider this issue. Hopefully iMovie can help me with that!
Reflection
Looking at my classmates' outlines was somewhat disconcerting for me. Both Isabel's and Morgan's outlines demonstrated a very well-thought-out plan of action. As I am creating a video and not a written piece (which is what I'm more acquainted with), I found that I couldn't really make as thorough of an outline. I believe videos are more creativity based, than structurally based. Beyond this, I also saw that the outlines made it very apparent which types of arguments we are creating. As I am creating a causal argument, I don't have the need for certain aspects that would be necessary in the other arguments. Overall, I hopeful that I will be able to adequately translate my argument into a video.
Having read both your outline and your visual elements post, I think you are on the right track for your project. I'm sure it's difficult to plan both what to say and what images to use, but you have obviously given your project a lot of thought. I'm excited to see your final product!
ReplyDeleteAlyssa, your topic seems interesting to me and I think creating a documentary over the controversy seems fitting. I like how it will be short, concise and very straightforward in providing the necessary information and persuasive techniques. I agree with your views that a documentary should not have any major or radical sways in position and should be fairly neutral. I would still include slight suggestions toward whichever side you have a likeness to. Overall, I am excited to see the final product of your video. Good luck!
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