What do Visual Research Methods mean for me?

Find the 4 emphasis points about Visual Research Methods from the Blog. Which of these four points do you feel is most important for studying visual information?

Find the section - VRM: What are they good for? Which of these helps you understand the importance of visual research? Practice summarizing and putting in your own words.

We'll build on this a bit later in class.

Accessibility: What does this mean?

• How are games and sites developed with "usability" in mind? When does visual design matter for content? What does the phrase "inclusive design" mean? Our readings this week ask how content is developed for those with...

What may be some issues with design here?

Are there issues with design elements here?

Are there issues with visual design here?

What works in this example?

When using Visual Evidence as Research, consider the following:

Primary Source

(Did YOU create it?)

• How does it function?
  • Marketing Purposes
  • Informative purposes
  • Show the community
  • A concept connected to game/media research
• Infographic
• Chart/Graph Model
• Mock-Up Social media posts
• Mock-Up Video posts
• Photographic evidence

Secondary Source

(Did you FIND it?)

• Qualitative or Quantiative
• BE SURE TO CITE IT IN YOUR PAPER
• How will you organize a secondary source visual into your paper?
• What is this visual's relevance to your writing?

Visual Evidence can be...

Qualitative = Data that is about ideas, qualities, and factors that influence the research. Emphasizes experiences, reflections, conversations, and concepts to prove points.

Quantitative = Data that is about graphs, charts, stats, and numbers to show points about the research. Emphasizes trends, patterns, percentages in studies to prove points.

• Consult today's Visual ToolBox!

How will you show what sources, scholars, gamers, and influencers are doing in their groups?

In-Class Week 7 - Visual Evidence Activity

What are the most important features of visual evidence in your Research Topics? What would you create to interact with the topic and community surrounding the research?

What type of visual evidence best suits your needs, purposes, and research narrative about your topic?

Sample Student work

Sample Student work

Sample Student work

Sample Student work

Sample Student work

Sample Student work

Student Works Cited

• Kahn, E. (2019). Social media and body image & 225 interview responses.  https://www.canva.com/design/DADrjqtReKM/4pFSpAJEbO0F7I8VBWWHFg/edit
• Branson, O. (2019). Familial influences on child obesity [infographic] & 225 interview responses. Canva, https://www.canva.com/design/DADs3vEVihk/hhk6fmV11rvjgM1oV6NpA/view?utm_content=DADs3vEVihk&utm_campaign=designshare&u tm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink
• Beasley, T. (2022). Women Health Advocacy & Emma Chamberlain: Mother of Honest Media [infographics].
• Epling, J. (2022). Miami Sail [infographic].
• Stamp, K. (2022). Marine Biology Club [infographic].

Group Share-Show N' Tell

• What visual evidence are you creating and working on (Primary Evidence), or something you've found from another source? SHOW THIS FOR YOUR GROUP! Does your visual evidence (post, flyer, infographic)...
  • Show special language, features, or terms unique to the online community or group you are researching.
  • Show distinct behaviors or non-verbal communication
  • Show the style and design appeal of your research topic.
  • Offer insights about topics and trends of your group
  • Show research stats or facts about the group
  • Help market the brand of your game/media.
  • Act as a recruitment or publicity tool
  • Show your involvement as an active researcher.
  • Imitate design principles of the platform.
  • Demonstrate expectations within the group.

Group Task Response

Interact with the following in our Discussion Thread for today as a group. What are interesting ways visual information is presented in the following sites?

What are ways that are readings on Disability Studies this week address issues of "usability" or "inclusive design" - what is a quote or special term used in our readings that show attention towards helping those with disabilities interact with media spaces?

Approaching Research Draft Week

• Review the Discourse Community Research Draft Prompt in Canvas.
• Consult Dr. Smothers' Research Draft Checklist Page in Canvas for what you should be integrating into your Research Draft.
• Consult the Writing Template for the 1st Rough Draft (Discourse Community Research Draft) in the Checklist Page.
• We will be meeting individually for Student Conferences next week in preparation to submit your Discourse Community Research Draft. Sign up for a time in Week 8 via the Sign-up Sheet!

Objectives

• A.I. Friday Forum #5 - How might A.I. make use of visual evidence and help you find this evidence for your D.C.?

• Portfolio materials check-in, Review Dr. Smothers Draft checklist (week 8) and Conference Sign-Up.