Mazurek_Mapping_the_Local_in_Class

D.I.Y. New York City

This project is examining D.I.Y. (whatever that stands for) cultural hot spots throughout New York City. The author does a great job of explaining what type of activities occur at each of these hot spots and clearly illustrates their locations on the map.

This is a very effective model because the format is very clear and easy to follow. I feel that formatting my essay in this way will be very effective. I like how this essay has an introduction before all of the locations around the city.

Final Project by Hope Marion

This project is examining many different locations around Manhattan. However, the author never says that and thus it is very confusing for the reader. I am having a very hard time figuring out what exactly this author’s purpose is because she never really says it.

This project is not very effective because it has no intro, never says what it is examining, and doesn’t even state the location. Because of these reasons, I don’t feel that I can apply much of this project to my own.

Come Together NYC

This project is examining many different cultural phenomena around New York City. It examines Studio Art, Music, Restaurants, Crafts, and Public Art. The project illustrates various locations around the city where one is able to encounter these phenomena.

This is also an effective model for my project. However, I do not like how this project does not have an intro because it does not come out and say what it is about.

Modern Gomorrah

This project seems to be searching for counter-religious locations throughout Manhattan. The author describes many people and events that have taken a stance against religion. He also describes an Indian restaurant, which seems like doesn’t fit in with the rest of the locations.

This project is effective but was difficult to make out the topic right away. I think I will definitely have an introduction before I list any locations because I want my readers to clearly know what to expect and what to look for when reading my project.