Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Preliminary draft note dump


Disclaimer:  I don't claim for any of this to make sense or be correct

"Nikki is thinking about authority over writing that is developed through peer modeling - peer communities = where peers are the audience, and will interpret stories from her transcript as models for re-featureing authority in the classroom.  Stories - about Key words = mentoring.  Theorists: Shotter, Chamberlian + Dufy => look at which of the social constructionists in this collection work best)" --Dr. Chandler's blog

What are you talking about?  Peer mentorship/readership should be considered essential in the development of writing, straying from the traditional dynamic that results in teachers becoming the arbiters of what is "good" writing and what isn't--even when authentication of their expertise is absent (ex: unlike in Heidi's class where she does the assignments with the students, therefore they see her writing and can access her as a fund of knowledge).  The sort of peer-level interaction I'm hoping to point out is already happening in other areas, such as non-academic and recreational activities.  But life overlaps indefinitely and the development of writing definitely falls into these rhythms.

What do you see in your data? I saw that while I valued my teacher's guidance in the structures of writing, abided by their instructions and grew from their teachings, I was more so concerned with the opinions of my peers in and outside academic life.  I have a few set stories so far==> "The Wasabi Woman/Roleplay" , "Stephy", "(I STOPPED HERE)))
Critical lens/lit review
why this problem is important in general--other writers that aren't me
examples/stories that make a point about our focus
different points
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Intro--states questions and problem it addresses
methods--how you will analyze your data=methods you will use
any names you give to what is going on in your data