05 Apr In this assignment, you’ll be creating an exciting review of your own. Your review should be about an idea, a place, or any kind of creative expression that captures your attention: perhaps your favorite movie, a wonderful restaurant, a unique tattoo, or a centuries-old masterpiece

In this assignment, you’ll be creating an exciting review of your own. Your review should be about an idea, a place, or any kind of creative expression that captures your attention: perhaps your favorite movie, a wonderful restaurant, a unique tattoo, or a centuries-old masterpiece. In two to three organized paragraphs, you’ll describe your subject and the things you think are most important about it, using at least one quotation and one multimedia element to help you express your perspective in a dynamic way.

Make sure to address the following questions in your review:

·    What are the most important aspects of this subject?

·    How did this subject affect me emotionally or intellectually?

·    When was this subject created and why?

·    How has this subject affected other people or audiences?

The best way to begin a review is to choose a subject that has had a strong effect on you, maybe even changed you for the better in some way. Your goal is to help your audience see your subject the same way you do. To do this, you’ll want to choose the most important details and present them in a clear and engaging way.

Hint: Don’t forget to state exactly what you’re reviewing and, if it’s an artistic work, who created it. If the work is published or discussed online, you might want to include a link to it.

For extra help on completing your assignment, click your practice guide.

In this unit, we’ve looked at different ways to approach and analyze a subject for a review. We’ve also looked at how and why we write in the 21st century. Put that knowledge to use here as you create your review.

Here are some useful tips to keep in mind:

·    Start by thinking about what things enrich your life. Is there a city, neighborhood, park, or wilderness that inspires you? Do you know someone with a great artistic talent, a big heart, or an electric intellect? Is there a work of art or creative expression that has changed you for the better? Any of these could be the subject of a fascinating review.

·    Don’t be afraid of a little research. A good review does more than just express an opinion — though this is an important part. It also investigates a subject from new angles and teaches something in the process. You’ll want to find out what others have said about your subject and why, and when it came into existence. This information can help you, and your audience, gain a fuller understanding of your subject.

·    As you’re writing your review, ask yourself: What image, audio clip, or video would help clarify or emphasize my points? Feel free to explore the web for inspiration or actual media; you might also go to your school or local library to find books, magazines, or images you could scan or copy, CDs, or other media that might be useful to enhance your written review. Using multimedia is not only a great way to communicate with your audience; it’s also fun!