observational site essay 3 pages around 800 words

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Write a 3 page, around 800 word essay on the following:

For this essay, pick a site in San Diego, CA in which you distinguish two observations from your site ,which you can analyze through the lens of 2 concepts/themes from the material we have discussed thus far (eg. planetarity, toxicity, morethan-human, slow disaster, etc). I will provide the readings. Your essay should consist of the following, but feel free to deviate from this particular organizational structure.

  • A description of the scenario you will analyze. Be sure to also include 3 images/diagrams/legible sketches which can help us understand the context and relationships.
  • A discussion of the first concept. a. Definition and context according to the author b. Analysis of your observation through this concept. What does the concept help you see/experience differently about your site? What are the questions that are left unanswered?
  • A discussion of the second concept. a. Definition and context according to the author b. Analysis of your observation through this concept. What does the concept help you see/experience differently about your site? What are the questions that are left unanswered?
  • Concluding thoughts. If you haven’t already discussed themes of representation and measurement, use this section to articulate how your analysis connects to themes of representation or measurement (Gabrys). Please ensure that you have cited all material appropriately.

RUBRIC

1. Observations

  • a. The observation is descriptive and clear, and gives us a sense of the site
  • b. The images/diagrams/sketches clearly help illustrate the context and relations

2. Conceptual Analysis

a. The first concept is described thoroughly with appropriate citations

b. Demonstrates how the first concept has extended the observations of the site

c. The second concept is described thoroughly with appropriate citations

d. Demonstrates how the second concept has extended the observations of the site

3. Conclusion

-Adequately discusses how the analysis and observations connect to themes of representation and measurement as discussed within the readings and lecture.

I will provide Readings attached.