Mauricio Rojas

Name: Mauricio Rojas 1103 (PP)

Rubric: Project Two ~ Genre Morphs Collection Grade Sheet
It is curious curious, that physical courage should be so common in the
world, and moral courage so rare. ~ Mark Twain

Reflective Introduction 25 pts / 20

Please show, dont tell. You dont have to tell us in this project you will present images about innovation,
simply move into doing that. The rest of the discussion is fairly good and sticks to point of project.



Images Collected (ten required) 10 pts total / 10
Neatness/Appearance Examination
Report Included

Image One
Image Two
Image Three
Image Four
Image Five
Image Six
Image Seven
Image Eight
Image Nine
Image Ten

Rhetorical Analysis (first, required) 15 pts / 14

PARADIGM: Interesting that you combined the agenda and demands as in this instance they clearly go
together and the choice is a good one. Keep in mind that may not always be the case.


Rhetorical Analysis (second, required) 15 pts / 15

PARADIGM: Exceptionally detailed and highly analytical.


Genre Morph & Explanation (first, required) 15 pts / 15

GIF set regarding sports. The choice works well for you in this instance, as it was something you clearly
found either appealing or enjoyable in producing.


Genre Morph & Explanation (second, required) 15 pts / 15

Extremely colorful word cloud on innovations in sports. The word cloud works very well; my only actual
question would be is their significance in doing the words unidirectionally? I ask merely as a design

question.


Bibliography (one required) 05 pts / 3

Please check spelling on Bibliography; you have an extra H. Also, please alphabetize entries to keep
with MLA standards.

Rough Draft/Peer Workshop Materials N/A (pre-requisite)


Total 100 pts / 95

EC Accumulated: MA (+3)


Reflective Introduction

My images represent innovation in distinct categories while retaining technology as a common
theme. I believe innovation to be the formulation of ideas and creation of inventions that make
life easier and better. Obviously this does not restrict ideas to being brand new. Pre-existing
ideas can be, and should be, innovated for further improvement because the human mind has no
limits. Or if it does, then they have been repeatedly pushed to the point where they seem non-
existent.

Sometimes we dont realize that there is great human innovation behind some of the simple
things that we take for granted such as the wheel or the light bulb. Now that we think about it, it
is very difficult to imagine what life would be without these things. And as innovation constantly
creates new inventions, ideas, and concepts, they too assume part of what we perceive as no big
deal. New cell phones are being released every year and perhaps that has led us to pay little
attention to the extent of ignoring or even underrating the fresh technology that comes with every
new cell phone. Truth be told, these powerful handheld devices have fully incorporated into our
lives without us questioning why or how it has happened, or at the very least wonder how these
little fractions of our souls function.

Not many people have also donated a portion of their souls to video games, but those of us who
have are greatly impressed by the way simple arcade games have been innovated and
transformed throughout the years into entire worlds of fantasy and roleplay for us to submerge in
and to explore. Recurring here is not only the theme of technology, but also the notion of

simplicity to complexity. Technology behind video games and computers has become its own
category of science that only becomes more jaw-dropping by generation.

A different kind of game, one that is coined the simplest game in the world because you only
need your feet and a ball to play, is also being revolutionized through innovative technology. A
conflict has ensued in the sport. Conservatives argue that there is no need for technology to
decide whether the ball crosses the line and that the power to judge should remain in the hands
and the whistle of the referee. Liberals believe technology should be incorporated to aid in
making correct decisions as in other sports. After all, wrong decisions in the game have gone as
far to provoke political tension between countries.

The GIF demonstrates the evolution of soccer cleats beginning with vintage simplicity and
progressing to a more complex and vastly more ostentatious present. The evolution of the cleats,
of course, is a mere metaphorical representation of the gradual improvement of all sports by the
innovation of technology within them.


Visual Rhetoric Examination Form ~

Image Title: Parking

Bibliographic Citation: http://www.newscientist.com/blog/technology/2006/02/parallel-parking-
perfection.html


Topic: Technology

Image Sub-Genre (chart, graphic, diagram, cartoon, photograph, etc.): Diagram

Mode (informative, persuasive, argumentative, expressive/entertaining): Informative


Found Where: Internet

Found How: Search engine


Why Select This Image? It is an example of innovative technology.


What Does This Image State About Innovation, etc.? It can be very useful for many people as it
facilitates parallel parking


Why Do You State So? Lots of people have trouble with parallel parking.


How Does This Image Fit With The Others In Your Collection (if at all)? It has to do with
technology.




IMAGE:


Visual Rhetoric Examination Form ~

Image Title: Telescope

Bibliographic Citation: http://en.mercopress.com/2013/03/15/world-s-largest-telescope-at-a-cost-
of-a-billion-euros-will-be-built-in-chilean-andes


Topic: Science/Technology

Image Sub-Genre (chart, graphic, diagram, cartoon, photograph, etc.): Photograph

Mode (informative, persuasive, argumentative, expressive/entertaining): Informative


Found Where: Internet

Found How: Search engine


Why Select This Image? Crucial for advancement in space exploration/knowledge


What Does This Image State About Innovation, etc.? It aids astronomers and cosmologists in their
studies


Why Do You State So? That is the purpose of telescopes and such a large and accurate telescope
as the Gran Telescopio Canarias in La Palma, Spain is definitely effective and useful.


How Does This Image Fit With The Others In Your Collection (if at all)? It is technology.




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Visual Rhetoric Examination Form ~

Image Title: PS4

Bibliographic Citation: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/e3-2013-playstation-
4-xbox-article-1.1371398


Topic: Technology/Entertainment

Image Sub-Genre (chart, graphic, diagram, cartoon, photograph, etc.): Photo

Mode (informative, persuasive, argumentative, expressive/entertaining): Informative


Found Where: Internet

Found How: Search engine


Why Select This Image? I want one.


What Does This Image State About Innovation, etc.? It shows how gaming has been innovated
and evolved since the inception of consoles.


Why Do You State So? The progress and improvement of consoles is portrayed simply by its
outer appearance (specifically the touch screen controller).


How Does This Image Fit With The Others In Your Collection (if at all)? Technology based




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Visual Rhetoric Examination Form ~

Image Title: Snuggie

Bibliographic Citation: http://todaysreview.org/snuggie-review/


Topic:

Image Sub-Genre (chart, graphic, diagram, cartoon, photograph, etc.): Photo

Mode (informative, persuasive, argumentative, expressive/entertaining): Expressive, informative
and persuasive


Found Where: Internet

Found How: Search engine


Why Select This Image? Its a creative invention


What Does This Image State About Innovation, etc.? It is innovative by making a simple situation
(laying around and trying to grab things while staying warm) much easier.


Why Do You State So? People do not want to lose warmth when handling the remote or a snack,


How Does This Image Fit With The Others In Your Collection (if at all)? Making life easier.




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Visual Rhetoric Examination Form ~

Image Title: Droid

Bibliographic Citation: http://saydaily.com/2012/12/top-10-phones-and-tablets-of-2012.html


Topic: Technology

Image Sub-Genre (chart, graphic, diagram, cartoon, photograph, etc.): Photo

Mode (informative, persuasive, argumentative, expressive/entertaining): Informative


Found Where: Internet

Found How: Search engine


Why Select This Image? It is an example of a device millions of first-worlders could not live
without.


What Does This Image State About Innovation, etc.? It is useful technology.


Why Do You State So? Cell phones were once very simple but are now very advanced and can
perform all kinds of tasks.


How Does This Image Fit With The Others In Your Collection (if at all)? Technology




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Visual Rhetoric Examination Form ~

Image Title: Wheel

Bibliographic Citation: http://inventors.about.com/od/wstartinventions/a/wheel.htm


Topic: Technology

Image Sub-Genre (chart, graphic, diagram, cartoon, photograph, etc.): Photo

Mode (informative, persuasive, argumentative, expressive/entertaining): Informative, expressive


Found Where: Internet

Found How: Search engine


Why Select This Image? It is one of the most important inventions in the history of the world.


What Does This Image State About Innovation, etc.? It completely revolutionized way of life.


Why Do You State So? It enables people to transport materials and themselves quickly


How Does This Image Fit With The Others In Your Collection (if at all)? Technology/Making life
easier




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Visual Rhetoric Examination Form ~

Image Title: Bulb

Bibliographic Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incandescent_light_bulb


Topic: Technology

Image Sub-Genre (chart, graphic, diagram, cartoon, photograph, etc.): Photo

Mode (informative, persuasive, argumentative, expressive/entertaining): Informative, expressive


Found Where: Internet

Found How: Search engine


Why Select This Image? Light bulbs are essential in our lives.


What Does This Image State About Innovation, etc.? This is one of the most important inventions
in the history of the world.


Why Do You State So? There is at least one located in every room in every building weve been in.


How Does This Image Fit With The Others In Your Collection (if at all)? Technology/Making life
easier




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Visual Rhetoric Examination Form ~

Image Title: Goal Line Technology

Bibliographic Citation: http://www.dw.de/fifa-picks-goalcontrol-for-brazil-2014/a-16714271


Topic: Technology

Image Sub-Genre (chart, graphic, diagram, cartoon, photograph, etc.): Diagram

Mode (informative, persuasive, argumentative, expressive/entertaining): Informative


Found Where: Internet

Found How: Search engine


Why Select This Image? Soccer is my favorite sport and this innovates the game.


What Does This Image State About Innovation, etc.? This technology will make soccer better.

Why Do You State So? Since humans (referees) can make mistakes, this magnetic sensor will
determine with 100% accuracy whether the ball crosses the goal line or not.



How Does This Image Fit With The Others In Your Collection (if at all)? Technology




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