Media & Communication Department
Megan Goldberg
Photographic Manipulation
Learning how to present a research paper is an imperative endeavor
when one is attending graduate school in order to further his or
her education in communication theory. In a research paper from
Mass Persuasion and Propaganda class, I examined the history of
photographic manipulation in order to evaluate its effectiveness
on a society where there is a general consensus of "seeing
is believing." By looking at several forms of photographic
manipulation and significant image alterations made in the past,
I was able to propose some solutions to the many ethical questions
raised when reality is tampered with. While preparing a speech in
order to present my research findings on photographic manipulation,
it was vital to figure out the most important aspects of the paper
and introduce them to my audience in the most coherent and effective
way possible. I achieved this goal through a PowerPoint presentation
containing the actual manipulated photographs I came across in my
research. Although completing a research paper is an exceptional
feat, appreciating the value of presenting my findings to an audience
in a constructive way will prove to be beneficial to myself and
others in the future.