Reflect on the writing that you have done so far (the education narrative and RAB (Reflective Annotated Bibliography) drafts, posts on the class OpenLab site, all of the writing activities in class, writing about genre, rhetorical situations/choices, etc.) Â Now think about your proposed Writing in a New Genre (Unit 3) project. Specifically answer each question and post them here, in the comment section below:
- What personal investment do you have in the research issue youâve chosen?
- Why does your argument matter as it relates to your topic?
- In what ways have you narrowed your topic (specifically: what question did you start with?)
- What is/are your narrowed research question(s)?
- What genres are you considering for your Unit 3 project?
- What are you struggling with most as you approach this project?
I always say a person should love what they do, or you won’t last at. But what happens when you love your work, and “people” “places” and “things” drain your passion away from you? Even if you don’t love what you do, but it provides stability for you and your family. You shouldn’t have to trade your mental and physical state in order to provide for you and your family. I definitely would love an answer to how to deal with the stress in a workplace
Nadia,
Your topic is one that many people can identify with. I am eager to see how your project comes together. Remember you will justify the ways that your specific genre (infographic) meets your communicative goals for the audience you want to reach. You will reflect upon this and talk about your writing/creative process as you proceed with this unit project. Keep me updated on your progress!
I am an immigrant in the U.S.
Itâs my community, my people. Iâm part of one of the parties involved, I experienced the shift in energies firsthand and people in my life are being deeply affected by all of this.
âTrump effect in 2025â but thereâs a lot to choose from (economy, society, etc) and from many different points of view (legalities, morality, etc), so I decided to focus on mental health and immigration.
Psychological effects of Trump administrationâs immigration policies since the 2024 election.
A documentary film
Figuring out the structure I want to follow and learning how to edit videos.
-My interest in immigration and childrenâs mental health is a personal one. Being a parent with an immigrant background makes me question why do children have to suffer at the expense of others.
-Not enough is being said or done to advocate for the children who are currently suffering in silence. We must find a ways in helping them mentally and physically.
-I started my research question by asking myself how is immigration affecting the mental of children who are currently suffering.
-Are Hispanic children the only ones affected by the immigration polices. How is the immigration affecting a childâs over all health including their mental health. How is the immigration policies affecting them in school.
-While building upon my unit 2 project, I am currently debating between posters, spa and street art.
-Currently debating on the right approach on my drama and the audience I am to reach.
Very important awareness and questions to be asked. It’s unfortunate that in 2025, in a country that has pledge allegiance to a flag that stands on “Liberty ” & “justice for all”, completely contradicts with it’s actions. We must do better as a whole
-What personal investment do you have in the research issue youâve chosen?
This research is deeply personal to me because I lost my aunt to cancer that was detected too late. If it had been diagnosed sooner,âshe might have lived longer.
âWhy does your argument matter as it relates to your topic?
Finding cancer early saves lives. Many people die because their cancer is found too late. AI can help find cancer faster, especially in places with few doctors. This could help more people survive.
âIn what ways have you narrowed your topic (specifically: what question did you start with?)
First, I was interested in AI in general, but that was too broad of a topic. I questioned myself âBut what exactly about AI?â Then, I thought about AI in education, but it still didnât feel like something I wanted to explore more about. Then I asked myself what would be more useful to me and for the people around me? Finally, I chose AI in cancer detection because it can save lives, especially in communities where people struggle to get diagnosed early.
âWhat is/are your narrowed research question(s)?
My narrowed research question is âCan AI help improve the accuracy and efficiency of early cancer detection?â
âWhat genres are you considering for your Unit 3 project?
I’m considering an infographic, either a pamphlet or poster.
âWhat are you struggling with most as you approach this project?
I havenât started it yet, but one of the issues I might be struggling with is maybe getting pictures that correlates with my texts.
Straight and Direct to the point. Well articulated. I was very enlightened. A real eye opener. Some of the things you’ve mentioned, I did not know. My condolences to your lost as well