February 16, 2010Curriculum 911

Lesson of Keywords Paper needs a centre of gravity

There needs to be a well-defined argument—what are you positing and demonstrating?

Strong presence of an author

Dialogue with other sources—quote sparingly by paraphrase and attribute more

Use correct style conventions

Read aloud and proofread

Creative Analytical Processes

Substantive Contribution: Does this piece contribute to our understanding of phenomenon?

Aesthetic Merit: Does this piece demonstrate the aesthetic qualities of the form? Is there interpretative space for the reader?

Reflexivity: Is the author’s subjectivity both producer and product of the text? Is there a level of self-awareness?

Impact: Does the piece impact the reader emotionally and intellectually?

Dimensions of the Presentation

Give colleagues a sense of the central arguments of the book

Relate the theoretical ideas to your own work and obsessions

Engage your colleagues in the ideas