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 (FQI) sheets List of at least 10 sources cited in MLA 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 (+4 peer-reviews/ revisions) A synthesis or repetend that links the genres into a cohesive whole A presentation for our class A process journal 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 FQI sheets) What counts as evidence for the project? How to get it? Quotes? Interviews? Photos? Impressions?

What Facts/Questions/Interpretations (FQIs) 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? We will see lots 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
Print genres Traditional Autobiography Character Sketch Descriptive Parag. Diary Encyclopedia entry Informative essay Myth Newspaper article Parody Persuasive essay Interview Letter Resume Non-traditional Advice Column Book jacket Eyewitness acct. Eulogy Memory Movie review Obituary One act play Commentary Poem Recipe Stream of consciousness Non-print genres Visual Advertisement Cartoon Comic Strip Collage Graph/chart Illustration Mandala Photo Gallery/Album Storyboard Tattoo Timeline Aural Announcement Speech Dialogue Monologue Radio brdcast Newscast Readers Thtr. Slam poetry Song Multimodal Baseball (or other sport) card CD cover/liner Digital story Documentary film Greeting card Map w/ legend Medical records Menu Photo w/ description Public service anncmt. Travel brochure Website

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? People To change a person to a problem/question: Why is ____ so popular? Why wasnt ____ recognized in his/her era? 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 Current Columbine High School Cyber-bullying of Megan Meier/Phoebe Prince Elections Facebook privacy Iraq War Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling Pakistan flood Race to the Top

General Teaching-related Abortion Attention Deficit Disorder Autism Affirmative Action Domestic Violence Dyslexia Eating disorders ESL Global Warming Multiple Intelligences Nutrition State/National Standards Poverty School Uniforms Racism Technology in Schools Terrorism Tracking Artists/Actors/Musicians/Writers Historical figures Anne Geddes, Mary Cassatt, Disney, Einstein Van Gogh, Warhol Queen Elizabeth Fred Astaire, Bill Cosby, Oprah, Ghandi Reese Witherspoon, MLK, Jr. Louis Armstrong, Beatles, Mozart, Taylor Swift Maya Angelou, Emily Dickinson, Dr. Seuss, Shakespeare

Sports stars Hank Aaron LeBron James Jim Thorpe Tiger Woods