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Close Reading/Textual Analysis Paper of 4-5 substantive paragraphs that incorporates an academic reference that is not in the syllabus (a substantive paragraph is between 10 and 23 lines when in a Microsoft Word document). If it makes more sense, you can employ a larger number of shorter paragraphs.
Please include your argument sentence, which can be different than and should be revised from the version in your letter, before the start of your paper and preface it with the term “thesis.” The same argument should appear in your paper. You should also note the keyword that is organizing your paper (for instance something like the following: community, freedom, personalization, misogyny, racism). This assignment will receive a letter grade and comment. 
Your focused argument, which is articulated in the paper and identified before the post, should identify how the site codes a group of individuals (for example: women are rendered as wedding forum users, men are depicted as technologically proficient, etc.) or technology (for example: eBay is marketed as a community, the iPad is promoted as revolutionary, etc.). Try to limit your study by focusing on your research question and only analyzing the parts of the site that engage with your topic and keyword and support your thesis. Use textual analysis to explain how the site conveys this cultural belief or idea about technology. Your analysis might thus focus on how the “about” part of the site depicts a particular kind of individual; the banner and initial texts articulate the site’s expected user; repetitive word choices underscore the site’s ethos; a concept (such as empowerment or artistry) is represented; or commenters repeat and support an idea proposed by the site.
Your paper should incorporate at least one academic text that is not in the syllabus. You can but do not have to use the articles on close reading/textual analysis, including the Culler, Hayles, Menon, and Wakeford, as methods of performing this analysis.
Your post should employ correct endnote citations methods. Please consult the Chicago Manual of Style available in the library and the Style Sheet included under Files for more assistance.
The thesis and ONE keyword must be clearly stated at the beginning of your post and identified as “thesis:” and keyword:” This thesis and keyword should also appear as part of your analysis.
Here is the letter so you can use it.
Thesis: Social media campaigns promoting body positivity are instrumental in challenging conventional beauty standards and fostering self-acceptance, especially among young women.
Dear Instagram,
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the ironic nature of social media campaigns promoting body positivity. [1]Despite claims that these campaigns challenge conventional beauty standards and encourage self-acceptance, especially among young women. A careful consideration of the content shared under hashtags like