The document discusses the concept of a multigenre research essay, which combines various genres to explore a research topic creatively while engaging students in metacognition. It emphasizes the benefits of using alternative genres and provides tips for successfully implementing such projects in educational settings, including collaboration with librarians. The document also outlines structural elements of a multigenre paper and introduces the concept of 'repetend' to unify the different sections.

1. Presented by Buffy Hamilton, Ed.S. Georgia Council of English Teachers 2009 Conference February 7, 2009 Jekyll Island, Georgia http://theunquietlibrarian.wikispaces.com

3. A multi-genre research essay is a collection of pieces written in a variety of genres, informed by your research on a particular subject that presents one or more perspectives on a research question. A primary goal is to “experiment” with genres or “learning artifacts” to represent key learnings and understandings.. Alternate genres allow students’ creativity to shine while still informing the audience of their research findings. What Is a Multigenre Research Paper?

4. Why Multigenre? Students make conscious decisions about the genres they choose. Students explain why they chose a particular genre. Students incorporate research findings and information in a creative way.

5. Qualities of a Multigenre Research Paper Helps a researcher look at a topic from many different angles/lenses. Includes traditional writing elements in addition to alternative genres.

6. Benefits of a Multigenre Paper Students are engaged in metacognition The multigenre paper easily allows for differentiation for all learners. Multiple literacies are valued.

7. Multigenre Research and Information Literacy Work with your librarian to develop a research pathfinder to help your students access information resources. Your librarian can incorporate mini-lessons about search strategies, information source evaluation, and ethical use of information. Encourage students to use traditional and nontraditional authoritative sources of information.

8. Tips for Success Provide sufficient scaffolding and organization of the research task. Provide ample time for inquiry and exploration. Provide concrete examples of alternate genres to help students visualize possibilities. Incorporate frequent checkpoints to help students stay on track.

9. Sample Elements of a Multigenre Research Paper Cover Page Dear Reader Letter Table of Contents Traditional Research Paper Component (3-5 double-spaced typed page with parenthetical references) Multigenre Artifact 1 Multigenre Artifact 2 Multigenre Artifact 3 Multigenre Artifact 4 Multigenre Artifact 5 Multigenre Artifact 6 Multigenre Artifact 7 Multigenre Artifact 8 Multigenre Artifact 9 Multigenre Artifact 10 Multigenre Notes Page Self-Reflection/Self-Assessment Works Cited Page

10. The Repetend Repetend is something added to your multigenre web project that repeats or continues. The purpose of repetend is to create unity among the various genre pieces and to give the writer an editorial voice that the reader can easily relate to. From http://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/cyberenglish9/multi_genre/multigenre.htm#Use%20of%20repetition/motif:

11. Incorporating Repetend Include the same phrase, sentence, or passage in each genre page as a heading or somewhere else in the text Include a description or design in each piece (written or graphic), placed strategically for easy recognition Include a running commentary from you, the writer, following or preceding each genre piece Create a character and follow his/her reactions to pieces Create a character involved somehow in each piece of writing--an ongoing little story Create a cartoon strip at the top or bottom of each genre page that comments on the ideas presented From http://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/cyberenglish9/multi_genre/multigenre.htm#Use%20of%20repetition/motif:

12. Publishing the Multigenre Project PDF format/Word document Web page Digital lockers (SharePoint)

13. Multigenre 2.0 Pageflakes or Netvibes as information portals for students Blogging the research process Use of social bookmarking (delicious) Creation of a class commons via Pageflakes or Netvibes for collaboration and sharing Class Wiki

14. Works Cited Wollersheim, Ruth, and Dawn Hogue. “Use of Repetend.” Your Multigenre Web: Everything You Need to Know to Succeed . 2002. 28 Jan. 2009 <http://www.sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us/‌cyberenglish9/‌multi_genre/‌multigenre.htm