Introduce the Post
Here is where I introduce my post. My introduction should include:
- The author of the post. Is this person or organization a member of the Black Austist community? What is their social media behavior (creating original content, sharing or responding to others’ content, starting or participating in conversations about Black Autism)?
- The platform (Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter). What does the platform choice say about the post?
- The context of the post. When and why was the post made? Was it part of a larger conversation? You should include hashtag(s) here and why they are significant.
Embed the Post
Analyze the Post
Your analysis should answer the following questions:
- What choices went into making the image or video?
- What is the meaning of those choices?
- How do they connect to the class readings (or other scholarship)?
Cite Your Sources
Include a citation for your social media post, as well as any additional books, articles, websites, or other scholarship you consulted to make your post.
Find MLA rules for citing social media below (source: https://sru.libguides.com/MLA/othersources).
- Instagram: Username. “Caption of picture (do not include trailing hashtags).” Instagram, Date and Time, URL.
- TikTok: Username. “Caption of video (do not include trailing hashtags).” Tik Tok, Date and Time, URL.
- Twitter: Username. “Full text of post, unchanged.” Twitter, Date and Time, URL.