Chapter 2: Illustrated essay

Essays are a staple of academic writing; however, the illustrated essay requires the careful incorporation of images and multi-media material. This takes the format into an arena where readers might also find investigative long-form journalism with interactive videos, images, or sound included. Projects utilising archival material are also well suited to this format and complement an immersive reading experience.

In this chapter you will find the following digital creations by student authors that exemplify the core qualities of this particular medium:

2.1 James “Jim” Edwin Wiggins: Surviving the Second World War