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Project 3: Ad Critique – 50 pts. total
1. After reading the article of Merlo, use it to support any section of the paper. You may not use article assigned in class. Find a commercial that supports your position. This means that although you personally might not agree that advertising has any effect at all on society, you as a writer need to write as though your ad is basically a manual on what is normal and right in society. What is your ad teaching us about what we are to value, how we should behave, and who matters? What is the worldview? If seen in another country, what would they think about Americans? Your ad must be approved by me before submitting the paper. No acceptance of unapproved material.
2. The first step in your essay is describing your ad in as much detail as possible. Who are the characters? What kind of physical attributes do they possess? What group(s) do they represent? Are we supposed to be sympathetic to them? Should we admire them? Want to be who they are? Note: You’ll need far more detail than you think. You can’t say too much. Use your finest observational and creative writing skills here. Do not exceed 1/3 of the paper in length.
3. After writing a lengthy, thorough description, take into account the following questions. Some might not be relevant to your particular ad: 

Examine the world view promoted      by this advertisement. Although in your heart you might believe that the      ad is “just funny,” or “just an ad,” as a writer take on the assumption      that this ad is disseminating a philosophical and political way of life.      What is it? What does it show as      core American Values if viewed in another country? Does it represent      our society truthfully? What are the implications if society buys into it?      What will our culture look like if we espouse what we are seeing? How does      it reflect family, marriage, relationships, friendship, discipline,      education, work ethic, industry, patriotism, nationalism, geo-politics…?      Total page length for this paper is 3-3 ½ pages plus a Works Cited page      that includes your outside sources and the ad. Stay 3rd person throughout. Use      correct MLA format throughout. (Note:      this paper will be electronically checked for plagiarism, be careful, and      cite correctly) MLA style

Ad Examples:
Budweiser Generations Commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhhxvyXjSlU

 
What makes this a very basic American point of view is the belief that you can achieve anything with hard work and a “Can do” attitude. When knocked down we “pull ourselves up by our bootstraps” and keep trying. We can be anything we want if we work hard. Possible sources: Info on Clydesdales, the company, etc. Description would include the wide open spaces, old time harnesses, beer wagons, etc.
2015 Jeep Renegade | X Ambassadors “Renegades”

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM-th85hRUU
The strongest components are the lyrics and story of the ad. Jeep has a long history in America.
Suggestion: Watch ads for previous Super Bowls. You will be able to re-watch to catch details.
You may NOT use my examples!