Parker Roe- In Class Mapping

D.I.Y. NYC


Being from New York City personally, I find this specific rhetorical map very interesting. The map identifies a handful of unique “Do It Yourself” opportunities in the city ranging from a hole in the wall vegan eatery to impromptu music events, and consequently the D.I.Y. culture that is so evidently present. I appreciate that the author took time to travel to multiple boroughs (there are markers in Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. New York City is very large to say the least, and it adds credit to the author’s ethos that she was able to cover a large area in her research. I think that this example is a good for helping define the project parameters. I appreciate the author’s introduction because it helped me understand what is going on. Some of the other maps do not have one and consequently they are not as effective.

Final Project

There is no introduction for this project which hurts the authors ethos. The direction in the project is not as apparent as the first. The author touches base on art and architecture but all in all it is not that great of a project. The descriptions are brief and the lack of pictures does not help the audience understand what is going on.

Come Together NY

Similar to “Final Project” this piece is wandering in a sort. The topic is unclear and the project as a whole is rather uninteresting. I will be sure to make my direction clear by way of a developed introduction that will set the tone of the piece.

Modern Gomorrah

This project is much better than the previous two. The author’s focus is clearly apparent. The project focuses on the abundance and presence of art in different aspects and areas of the city including restaurants, theaters, and cathedrals. The location descriptions are very effective and easily understood. I think this project serves as a great model for the project.