Project 1: Discourse Proposal
We will learn the value of brevity and compiling your ideas to pitch your research proposal. We will learn the basics of what makes a Discourse Community and how to maintain a research log with Evernote. You will make a final decision on your Discourse Community with the guidance of the instructor and peers.
Due Date: January 22
Length: 1200 words
Due Date: January 22
Length: 1200 words
Project 2: Discourse Community Analysis
We will learn different methods of research and how they apply to the investigation of Discourse Communities. Using your research log and discourse community log, you will write a Discourse Community Analysis.
Due Date: March 19
Length: 2800 words
Due Date: March 19
Length: 2800 words
Project 3: Analysis Transformation
This project has two prominent sections. 1) We will all be participating at the Celebration of Student Writing on April 9th. You will be taking your analysis and transforming it into a presentation style of your choice. Dressing up, vloging, performance, posters, videos, etc. are all acceptable for this project. We will be working together to help find the best fit for the transformation. 2)You will also be writing a short reflection on both your discourse community as well as your transformation.
Due Date: April 2
Length: 1200 words
Final Portfolio
This final portfolio is has two parts. 1) You will be gathering work you have done throughout the semester in a final portfolio with a 900 word reflection letter about your experiences over the course of the semester. 2) You will be doing a short presentation on your discourse community for the class (after the CSW)
Due Date: April 21
Length: 900 words
Due Date: April 21
Length: 900 words