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Introduction
You will summarize, analyze, and synthesize sources to create a multi-genre essay (MGRE), which is a collection of writing (and/or images) in several genres, informed by your research, which presents various perspectives on your research question. You will investigate a particular social problem/issue of your choice, preferably one that affects our Ouachita campus or larger community (Arkadelphia, Clark County, and/or the surrounding areas).
Assignment
You will write a 5-7 page (1600-2200 word) multi-genre research essay using at least 8 sources to establish a clear thesis, while keeping in mind that research writing is a journey that begins with questions. Each genre should use more than one source, so that your information is synthesized into an entirely new piece of writing. Examine as many sides of your chosen issue as you can, and learn as much as possible about your research question. Aim for a balance of sources from a variety of genres; political perspectives and opinions; academic and popular sources. No more than three of your sources should be from the Internet, and Internet sources should be carefully analyzed for credibility and authority. Sources may be no more than 10 years old without the instructor's permission. The voices and the genres you chose are based on your audience, what you want to communicate to them, and will help you persuade others of your claim.
Specifics
1. Choose your genres (see Categories below for possible genres). You MUST include a minimum of 8 secondary sources including:
2. Choose a Framing Device to organize your information and address your argument to your audience.
3. Write an Introductory Preface of 1-2 pages that explains the problem you have chosen, your solution, and your framing device (what it is and how it's appropriate for the topic and the audience).
You MUST include at least 2 genres (2 sources per genre for a total of 4 sources from Category A) with each source being at least 700+ words.
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Look at the Reference tab to find the following:
Look at the Article tab to find the following:
Look at the Newspaper tab to find the following:
Look at the Print Resources tab to find the following:
Look at the Speeches tab to find speeches and transcripts of speeches. Look at the Statistics tab to find the following:
Look at the Video tab to find the following:
Genre without access points:
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You MUST include at least 1 genre (2 sources per genre for a total of 2 sources from Category B) with sources being at least 250 to 700 words.
Look at the Music Resources tab to find the following:
Look at the Newspaper tab to find the following:
For Oral Histories, look at the Oral Histories tab.
Look at the Religion Resources tab to find the following:
Look at the Video tab to find the following:
Look at the Websites tab to find the following:
Sources without access points:
You MAY include 1 or more genre from this category. Sources may be 200 words or less.
Look at the Newspaper tab to find the following:
Look at the Religion Resources tab to find the following:
Sources without access points:
The following can fit in multiple categories (listed in parenthesis), depending on how much you include and how extensive your examples. Talk with Professor Pittman to determine the category (A, B, or C) of a source from the genres below which you'd like to include in your project.
