Hypertext Analysis

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"In this age of manipulation and disinformation, criticism is the only way we have of taking something seriously. The greatest patriots of our time will be those who explore our ideology critically, with particular attention to the gaps between mythology and practice. Above all, we must start with our most beloved icons, not the ones we profess allegiance to, but those that really have the power to move and shake us." -Robert Scholes, "On Reading a Video Text" Writing Lives, p. 596

Purpose To allow you to practice transforming a "traditional" document into a hypertext To allow you to conceive of a visual argument Task Working in groups, you will create a hypertext analyzing an issue addressed by a group of course readings. Each group will present a "draft" of their hypertext to the class on Monday 5/6. Feedback from me and the class will help each group revise before the hypertext is graded. (Grading Criteria) Your hypertext analysis should analyze all sides of the issue put the class readings "in conversation" with each other use the elements of good web design discussed in class (design links) consist of at least five separate html pages (all linked together) have at least seven off-site links relating to your analysis contain at least five images Due Dates Rough Draft (on disk) - Mon. 5/6 Graded Draft (on disk) - Wed. 5/15