Blog #11

The section in Chapter 10 of the BBG that details the steps to assembling a multi-genre project was one that I found especially helpful. I had a general idea of how to go about this project, but was still unsure about where to start and how to make sure that my project was cohesive. The way BBG describes the steps of getting through the project seems like a good method for avoiding disjointed genres.

The first step is to introduce the project and provide context. This step is to write a brief description of the project while introducing the three new genres and explaining why those genres were chosen, as well as why they were put into a certain sequence. The sequence of the genres is step 2. This step talks about making sure to find a way to organize the presentation of the genres so that it makes sense to the audience and has the biggest impact. This way, the sequence not only orients the audience, but helps achieve the purpose of the project. For instance, if the focus of the project is on pathos, you could begin and end with the pieces that are likely to invoke the greatest emotional reaction.

The third step is to title the project. While the title doesn’t seem all that important in the grand scheme of things, it’s a really good way to not only get the audience’s attention, but to stick with them even after the presentation. The title should reflect the message of the project, and should also hopefully be memorable. The fourth step is to create an Author’s/Artist’s Statement, which will basically just discuss the research and explain your choices while evaluating your project overall.

The fifth step is the one I’m most looking forward to, and that is to package the project creatively. While I still have very few ideas on what I’m going to do for my genres, I’m pretty excited about getting to present an English project in a way that isn’t standard.

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