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Traditional Research Paper and Multigenre Research Paper/Project: The Differences
1. Traditional Research Paper and Multigenre Research Paper/Project: The Differences
Adapted from:
Putz, Melinda. A Teacher's Guide to the Multigenre Research Project: Everything You Need to Get Started. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 2006. Print.
Traditional Research Paper
Multigenre Research Paper
Single, extended piece of prose writing (informational, persuasive, argumentative)
Begins with a thesis statement
Cohesion is imposed from the start
Writer remains dispassionate about the topic or subject of the writing/research
The writer/researcher approaches the topic from a single perspective
Follows conventions of formal prose writing
Usually consists only of text
Usually done as a solitary individual assignment
Handed in to the teacher
Sometimes viewed as drudgery by students
Cohesive series of pieces in a variety of genres
Begins with an area of interest
Cohesion is developed along the way through the inquiry process
Helps the researcher find his/her voice or develop his/her voice
Writer is personally engaged; opinions are encouraged
Can take multiple angles on topic
Broadens the range of acceptable writing styles
Artwork, graphics, design, and packaging accompany the “text”
Involves much small group work, peer reposnse, and sharing
Usually involves a celebration or “research gallery” that invites students to examine each others’ work, to share out their project to the larger group in person and/or online
Student has a sense of ownership of the project because of the menus of choices built into the processes and products.