Film as a Literacy

You have already done primary research in your Essay 2 when you interviewed individuals about their literacies. This assignment requires you to do secondary research. Here are some resources for you to understand the distinction between primary and secondary source:
Clear thesis statement
Clear argument about why your literacy is important
Two secondary resources
1300-1800 words
What
Compose an essay that successfully argues for the importance of your selected literacy.
Why
Previously, you have written about sets of literacies and competencies and how these can manifest as professions and roles of cultural import. You will now make an argument that addresses the ultimate importance of this competency and profession.
You might address some of the following questions:
- Should more people seek to undertake this type of literacy to develop this skill and ultimately fill this professional role? Should fewer?
- Will this profession change in the future, and will this change benefit any group?
- Does our school system adequately prepare people to undertake this literacy, and should it? If so, how should our school system prepare people for this profession and its associated literacies?
- Why does this field or profession matter?
- How does this field or profession make a difference in the world?
How
1. Brainstorm unique reasons why this literacy and its implications are important for others to experience.
2. Outline your argument. What are three or more reasons that support your argument and pay attention to possible counterarguments?
3. Identify a minimum of two secondary sources that support your claims about the value of this literacy.
4. Compose an essay that persuades readers to thoughtfully engage with your position by:
(1) presenting a thesis statement,
(2) offering detailed support for your claim (and possibly addresses counter claims),
(3) using secondary sources as additional support for your claim