Sherry COMP112

ROMP Researching Our Multigenre Projects

Purpose
To use multiple perspectives provided by different genres, or types of writing, to research a problem/question that interests you At the end, your project should include: Cover page with name, title, topic, audience(s), and purpose(s) At least 10 Facts/Questions/ Integrations (FAQI) sheets List of at least 10 sources cited in discipline-appropriate style List of sources for all images used in project List of genres with 3 models and criteria for creation/evaluation of each genre Annotations for how evidence was used in each genre At least 7 genres (+6 peer-reviews/ revision sheets) A synthesis or repetend that links the genres into a cohesive whole A presentation for our class A portfolio synthesis and reflection

Process1
1. Choose a topic About what will you write? Person? Event? Whats the problem/question? (see attached list of topics) Choose something about which youre PASSIONATE! Yourself? Teacher? Parent? Potential employer? Explore feelings? Prepare someone? Get a job? Library databases? Experts? Special events? How will you decide on good sources for your project? 2. Identify audience/purpose To whom will you write? Why?

3. Find sources (at least 10) What stuff will help you? why?

4. Gather evidence (at least 10 FAQI sheets) What counts as evidence for the project? How to get it? Quotes? Interviews? Photos? Impressions?

What Facts/Questions/Arguments/Interpretations (FAQIs) can you list for each source? Story? Essay? Slideshow? Poem? Poster? Video? (see attached list of potential genres) What will serve as a model for each genre? (at least 3) What criteria will help you make and evaluate your own? Recurring voice/theme/genre (repetend)? Intro letter? Spatial organization? What will help your audience understand your purpose and how these genres relate? Show the product? Describe the process? Propose an activity? Weve seen plenty of Powerpointshow will you make your presentation stand out? About the topic? About writing? About giving feedback to others?

5. Choose genres (at least 7) What communication forms will represent your findings? Why?

6. Link genres How will you connect your genres into a whole?

7. Present to colleagues How will you share your findings with our class?

8. Reflect on the process What did you learn?

Note that these steps may not happen in this order: your topic may change, you may choose genres as you find sources, and you will synthesize and reflect as you go

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Assessment
Criterion/Grade Process completed fully and on-time in professional manner Purpose(s) reflected in choices of genres, evidence, synthesis Audience(s) reflected in choices genres, evidence, synthesis Genres appropriate to purpose(s), audience(s), 3 models, and criteria Evidence includes multiple perspectives from at least 10 credible sources Synthesis links together genres and project into a whole
4.0 Includes all the required elements, each completed on-time, and presented in neat, easy-to-use way Purpose(s) clearly defined, and choice of genres, evidence, and synthesis reflects this Audience(s) clearly defined, and choice of genres, evidence, and synthesis reflects this Genres appropriate/thorough for topic, fit models/criteria in authors own way, and work together Evidence from credible sources, used appropriately in each genre, provides multiple, detailed perspectives Synthesis connects all genres in a way that is appropriate to topic/audience/purpose 3.0 Includes all of the required elements, but not all were completed on time, or are difficult to read/use Purpose(s) clearly defined, but genres, evidence, or synthesis do not always reflect this Audience(s) clearly defined, but genres, evidence, or synthesis do not always reflect this Genres appropriate/ thorough for topic, fit models/criteria mechanically, and/or do not work together Evidence from credible sources, used appropriately in each genre, provides perspective on topic Synthesis connects all genres in a way that is mechanical or inappropriate 2.0 Includes all of the required elements, but some were late and difficult to read/use Purpose(s) not clearly defined, but genres and evidence have clear functions within the project Audience(s) not clearly defined, but genres and evidence have clear functions within it Genres appropriate/thorough for topic, but do not fit models/criteria Evidence from some credible sources, or used appropriately in some genres Synthesis connects some genres Not passable Does not include all of the required elements Purpose(s) not clearly defined, and genres/evidence do not seem to have a function within the project Audience(s) not clearly defined, and genres/evidence do not seem to have a function within it Genres not appropriate/do not thoroughly address research topic Evidence not from credible sources, or not used appropriately in each genre Synthesis does not connect genres

4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0

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Genres Your project must include at least 1 professional genre and balance print/non-print genres
All genres you include must be composed by you: that is, combined and transformed to make an argument Print genres Non-print genres Professional Non-traditional Visual Aural Multimodal Journal article Advice Column Graph/chart Announcement Digital story Research report Diary Diagram Speech Documentary film Conference presentEyewitness acct. Advertisement Dialogue Map w/ legend ation Eulogy Comic Strip Monologue Medical records Persuasive essay Interview Gallery/Album Radio brdcast Photo w/ description Letter w/ explanations Newscast Public service anncmt. (To substitute another Memory Storyboard Readers Thtr. Brochure option based on your Movie review Timeline Slam poetry Website initial interview, please News article Song see me). Obituary One-act play Commentary Poem Parody

Topics
Events To change an event to a problem/question: How did discovering penicillin change American healthcare? What are the pros and cons of Marcellus Shale gas drilling? Issues To change an issue to a problem/ question: What causes autism? Should schools track students? How can we prevent anorexia? Historical Aftermath of Hiroshima Apollo 13 Battle of Gettysburg Berlin Wall D-Day Declaration of Independence Discovery of Penicillin Holocaust Hurricane Katrina Nation at Risk Olympics 1972 Woodstock General Abortion Addiction Autism Domestic Violence Depression Eating disorders Global Warming Immigration Internet censorship Nutrition Poverty Racism Terrorism Current Columbine High School Cyber-bullying Elections Facebook privacy Iraq War Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling Pakistan flood Race to the Top Political campaigns Health care Related to your major Attention Deficit Disorder Affirmative Action Business Ethics Online business practices Dyslexia Foreign Languages in Secondary Schools Green business practices Multiple Intelligences State/National Standards Tracking

Note: If you have another idea for a topic not listed here, please see me: I want to help you choose
something about which youre passionate and also to help you make sure its feasible.