Essay 2: Social Norms
Topic
The paper should focus on a social media posting(Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, Tik-Tok,Snapchat) that reflects a social norm.
Although the parts do not form a unified, traditional five-paragraph essay, each section must
develop a central point, follow a clear line of thought, and come to a close with a conclusion.
THE ROUGH DRAFT ATTATCHED IS THE TOPIC I HAVE BEEN CHOSEN TO DO: “Karen having a meltdown”
Part 1: A Definition
Provide a short definition of social norms. In the course of the definition, include an example to support and illustrate your point. The definition should develop and follow a clear line of thought. (It should be at least one page in length.).
Do not quote a dictionary.
Part 2: A Description
Describe the posting. The description must develop a dominant impression; that must underscore the image’s relationship to a particular norm. The second part (the description) shows that the topic fits the prompt.
Focus on the posting.
Part 3:An Analysis
Develop an analysis of the rhetorical context. For this topic, the community is of particular importance: a community determines norms. In the analysis, address the comments and the way in which they reflect the social norm is related to a specific norm.
Additionally, the paper must include
•a title that provides an insight into the topic and purpose,
•an image of the posting immediately beneath the title,
•a works cited documenting the posting
and the definition.
Rhetorical Context
If your paper does focus on one of these topics, then you have failed to address the rhetorical context.
