: If you are using Microsoft Word, use the "Wrap Text" tool and select "Square" to allow your essay text to flow smoothly around the image.
: Decide if your essay will be narrative (telling a story), descriptive (detailing the scene), or argumentative (making a point using the image as evidence). OL pic 16.jpg
: Carefully observe every element in the picture. If it is a person, note their expression and what they are doing. If it is a scene, look for a "thematic thread" that connects the objects or people. : If you are using Microsoft Word, use
: Dedicate each paragraph to a specific idea found in the image. Use "creative language" like metaphors or similes to describe visual elements and explain their significance. If it is a person, note their expression
: When you discuss the image in your text, refer to it by its label, such as "(see Fig. 1)".
: Always include a caption directly below the image. According to APA and MLA guidelines , this should include a figure number (e.g., "Fig. 1"), a brief description, and a citation if it’s from an external source.
: State the topic and provide background information about the image. Clearly mention what the image represents and your main thesis or perspective.