We began class by discussing the research project. We talked through the assignment sheet (posted below and to the right), set up the due dates, and revised the calendar to reflect those dates (also posted below + to the right).You also signed up for conferences to figure out your research questions and begin planning writing for your research essay.
Juliana and Katie then discussed the sample essay for oral history (notes from that discussion are posted on the previous blog).
For Thursday:
Final draft DA: Due Nov 17 => send it as an attachment to the course email
You will participate in the interactive exercise for oral history, and we will talk briefly about the chapter in Griffin. Pay attention to the four features of oral history that the author focuses on: oral history as "recovery history;" the role of memory in creating the stories at the heart of oral history; the effects of culture & "popular" stories on oral history, and the ethics of creating oral histories. Also - look at the release form and do some thinking about why release forms might be necessary in oral history research.
No blog assignment - but work if you have something drafty up for the December 1 post (Blog 17, see research project assignment sheet) I will give you some preliminary feedback.
Research Project
Purpose: to identify a compelling research question relevant to English studies; to practice two or more research methods for gathering and analyzing data relevant to that focus; to reflect on how to make informed choices about research methods; to document your research process.
Description of the assignment: Write a reflective essay in which you identify the background and intent for a research project of your choice, present a research question and/or focus to direct your exploration of that project; and present a discussion of your methods for data collection and data analysis. The overall focus of this essay will be reflective analysis of the appropriateness and effectiveness of your choice of research method(s) for the project you have identified.
Criteria: Content
1. Clear statement of a research question to focus your analysis=what the analysis will show
2. Discussion of the relevance/importance of your focus to English Studies
3. Presentation of relevant background, including other research, related to your project
4. Clear identification & explanation of your choice of research method
5. Discussion of your choice of methods for data analysis
6. Reflective discussion of how you will conduct your research
7. Discussion of anticipated obstacles or difficulties in this project
8. Development and organization appropriate to a reflective analysis
9. Sentences relatively free from errors
Criteria: Writing process The essay will be developed through a series of drafts that demonstrate:
1) a variety of techniques for invention and revision;
2) increased quality of writing and ideas throughout the revision process;
3) thoughtful analysis of how and what to revise in successive drafts.
Length and form
MLA format (no title page). Word processed. Length should be sufficient to cover the requirements of the assignment.
December 1: posted on blog for workshop=> discussion of
Research question, description of methods, relevant research
Research question, description of methods, relevant research
December 8: Draft due
December 15: Final draft due
revised calendar
Week 13 Quantitative methods in English Studies
M Nov 21
Discussion - uses for quantitative methods in English Studies
Read: nothing!
No Blog
Th Nov 24 NO CLASS HAPPY THANKSGIVING
3. Becoming a researcher: writing research
Week 14
M Nov 28
Set up portfolio
Workshop essays
Blog 21: link to draft portfolio
Th Dec 1
Workshop portfolios/ research projects using rubric
Week 15
M Dec 5
Discussion exam questions
Presentations research projects
Blog 22: Posted
Th Dec 8 Draft research essay due
Presentations research projects
Blog 23: Posted
Week 16
M Dec 12 Distribute exam question
Final workshop research projects
Th Dec 15
Final research project ts due + portfolio
M Dec 19 Final exam due
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