1. Name:_____________________________________
Multigenre Research Project Guidelines in Microsoft Word
Lester and Hamilton, Spring 2012
Basic Requirements/Elements/Organization
 Cover Page
 Dear Reader Letter
 Table of Contents
 Traditional Research Paper/Prose (see requirements)
 6 Multigenre Elements/Artifacts
 Multigenre Notes Page
 Self-Reflection/Self Assessment
 Works Cited Page
Aesthetics of the Multigenre Pages
 Each page should use a clean and easy to read color/design scheme
 Each page should be labeled appropriately (example: Multigenre Element
1, Two Voice Poem)
 Each page will be free of spelling and grammatical errors and follow
conventions of Standard American English
 All images used as part of multigenre work must be Creative Commons
licensed/copyright friendly images with a link attribution
 A running footer will be provided throughout the document; Ms.
Hamilton will help you set this component up.
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Additional Requirements
 Each project will be required to use at least eight(8) information sources
that will be carefully evaluated for credibility, relevance to the group
research questions, timeliness (CRAAP test will be applied to every
information source).
 Wikipedia articles without editing flags may be used.
 Each source on the final Works Cited list must be used at least once in the
project.
 Each group will share a collaboratively created NoodleTools Project---Ms.
Hamilton will lead the creation and sharing of this collaborative citation
management work space.
 Each group will be required to create a minimum of 25 notecards (5
minimum per research question). We will give each notecard a heading;
we will also complete the “direct quote”, “paraphrase”, and “my ideas”
sections—tags will be optional.
 Two notecard checks will be built into the calendar; we will provide dates
and instructions for these formative assessments.
 We will complete the annotation field for each source—provide a 3-4
sentence abstract/summary of the information source.
 Parenthetical references/in-text citations will be provided throughout
your paper in MLA style; use EasyBib or NoodleTools to format the
parenthetical references correctly.
 The paper will be formatted in MLA style.
 The paper will be saved as PDF and published in Slideshare.
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Organization of the Text Paper: Minimum 8-10 doublespaced typed pages in
Word or Google Docs
 Introductory Paragraph
A. Hook (may include using a relevant quote, an anecdote/story, an interesting fact)
B. Thesis Statement
 Research Question 1
A. at least three well-developed paragraphs with concrete details and commentaries
B. clear topic sentences in each paragraph
C. support for the concrete details with paraphrased and directly quoted material
D. no more than one direct quote per paragraph; the majority of your material should be your
own original analysis and paraphrased supporting evidence.
 Research Question 2
A. at least three well-developed paragraphs with concrete details and commentaries
B. clear topic sentences in each paragraph
C. support for the concrete details with paraphrased and directly quoted material
D. no more than one direct quote per paragraph; the majority of your material should be your
own original analysis and paraphrased supporting evidence.
 Research Question 3
A. at least three well-developed paragraphs with concrete details and commentaries
B. clear topic sentences in each paragraph
C. support for the concrete details with paraphrased and directly quoted material
D. no more than one direct quote per paragraph; the majority of your material should be your
own original analysis and paraphrased supporting evidence.
 Concluding Paragraph
The last paragraph of your essay. The conclusion gives a finished feeling to your whole essay
and leaves the reader with a lasting impression.
It should do one or more of the following:
a) sum up or restate your essay
b) reflect on what you said in your essay
c) go beyond the literary meaning of the essay
d) connect to the big “So what?” i.e. life, humanity, society, the world
What NOT to do:
a) give concrete detail.
b) repeat words or phrases from your paper (especially your thesis)
c) ask questions
d) use personal pronouns
e) write your opinion of the hero
 Works Cited Page(we will import or embed from NoodleTools or Easy Bib)
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Multigenre Elements Menu
 Please refer to our research pathfinder for examples; I also have printed packets you
can look to for inspiration and examples.
 Each element should reflect an investment of time and effort in crafting a substantial
learning artifact to convey some significant or important idea/information synthesized
from your research for your research question.
 Compose a brief narrative of 3-5 sentences that explains each multigenre element. It
should at the very minimum answer these two questions; ask yourself these two
questions before committing to a genre:
1. Why am I choosing this particular genre?
2. What do I want to show, express, or convey through this genre?
Choices
1. VoiceThread (this could informational or a multimedia work of fiction)
2. PhotoStory created movie
3. a Glogster
4. A Wordpress blog depicting entries from a fictitious vet dealing with the issue (at
least 5-10 entries)
5. A Tumblr blog depicting entries from a fictitious vet dealing with the issue (at least 5-
10 entries)
6. Skit or “One Act” play related to the issue
7. Found poem
8. Character or issue recipe
9. Artwork –we are looking for original artwork. Please get your art idea approved by
Ms. Lester or Ms. Hamilton before beginning.
10. A condensed presentation zen slidedeck with narration (5-10 minutes): here is an
example-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94OQr2bNIl8 . You will need Ms.
Hamilton’s help if you choose this option.
11. Fictitious veteran FB page created with PPT or Publisher template we provide
12. Prezi presentation
13. Free verse poem (NO RHYMING!)
14. Wordle or Tagxedo (word cloud)
15. Animoto video
16. Group response to a piece of research or reading with a video (Ms. Hamilton can
help you create and put the video on YouTube)
17. Faux text messages between characters or individuals
18. Other suggestions may be approved by Ms. Lester and/or Ms. Hamilton
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Dear Reader Letter for Your Mixed Multigenre Page
This is usually one of the LAST activities you complete even though it will come near the
beginning.
This serves as a guide for the reader. It provides the reader with some idea as to how to
read the paper and the information they ought to know before reading the paper.
This can also briefly discuss your journey with the assignment and the challenges faced.
This letter is written in a letter-form with a salutation addressed to “Dear Reader.”
If you are struggling with what to write, partner with someone and give them the highlights
of the information you are supplying and the attitude your are striving to establish. Have
your partner say back what they understood and ask questions that naturally arise in their
mind. From their response, write a “letter” to the reader filling in the blanks they pointed
out. Use this as a rough draft for your prologue, revisiting it and revising it as needed.
It should be multiple paragraphs---we are requiring at least four---see below.
>What you knew about the topic before the research began
>What resources were used to find the information and which resources were
most helpful for each specific research question?
>Highlights of what you learned---what are the take aways from the learning
experience?
> Why should someone take time to read and explore the group project? Why
does this topic matter?
Include a closing.
Example:
Sincerely,
Ellie Smith
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Multigenre Research Project
Time Management Helper
Task Date I Plan to Date Completed (CHECK
Complete It IT OFF!)
Cover Page
A. Title of Your Project
B. Course Title Spelled Out
C. Your Name
D. Date Submitted
Dear Reader Letter
Table of Contents
Traditional Research Paper
Component
Multigenre Artifact 1
Multigenre Artifact 2
Multigenre Artifact 3
Multigenre Artifact 4
Multigenre Artifact 5
Multigenre Artifact 6
Works Cited Page
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Multigenre Project Helper
Getting Ready to Do the Notes Page
10th Literature/Composition Spring 2012
Compose a brief narrative of 3-5 sentences that explains each multigenre element. It should at
the very minimum answer these two questions; ask yourself these two questions before
committing to a genre:
1. Why am I choosing this particular genre?
2. What do I want to show, express, or convey through this genre?
Artifact/Mulitgenre Page # (if you know Your Actual notes
Element Number it already)
1
2
3
4
5
6
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