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Assignment: Remix and Reflect

Genre: Creative Remix and Reflective-Rhetorical Analysis

Length: Part 1 – Remix (Medium dependent) | Part 2 – 750 to 1000 words (Essay)

Format: MLA or APA for Essay (students choice)

Purpose: To creatively adapt research into a new format and critically analyze the adaptation

Part 1: The Remix

Objective:

Create a new version, or “remix,” of your research topic by transforming it into a different medium or genre. This creative project is an opportunity to adapt your research to a new format and audience. Consider how your message changes or becomes more effective through this transformation.

Suggestions for Remix Formats:

Your remix should be manageable to complete in about a week. Below are some format options you might consider. Youre welcome to propose another idea if you have one in mind!

• Blog Post Series: Write a few short, interconnected blog posts. Integrate multimedia elements like images, videos, or infographics to support your ideas.
• Infographic: Using free online tools, create a visually appealing infographic that conveys the main points of your research in an engaging way.
• Podcast Episode: Script and record a brief podcast episode, summarizing your research and making it accessible to an audio audience.
• Sway Presentation: Develop a concise, engaging Sway presentation that visually conveys the key aspects of your topic.
• Social Media Campaign: Design a series of social media posts that communicate your research in bitesize, visual content for a wider audience.

Feel free to discuss any other ideas for the remix format with me for feedback!—

Part 2: Reflective-Rhetorical Analysis of Your Remix

Objective: Write a 750- to 1000-word essay reflecting on your remix and analyzing the rhetorical choices you made throughout the process. This essay is an opportunity to consider how creative adaptation affects meaning and reception.

Essay Prompt:

1. Reflect on the Remix Process

Describe your remix project and initial goals. Why did you choose this particular medium or genre? Discuss any challenges you encountered in transforming your research, and explain how you addressed these obstacles to create a coherent and impactful project.

2. Analyze the Rhetorical Choices

Discuss how the medium influenced your approach to audience, purpose, and message. Address the following elements:

Audience: Who is your intended audience for the remix? How did this audience shape the tone, style, and format of your project?

Purpose: What was your main objective in creating this remix? How did your chosen format enable you to highlight or reinterpret parts of your research?

Genre Conventions: Explain how you adapted to the conventions of your chosen format (e.g., visuals in an infographic, conversational tone in a podcast). How did these conventions help or limit you in conveying your message?

3. Reflect on the Final Product

Conclude by reflecting on the effectiveness of your remix. How well does it communicate your original research? What insights did you gain about your topicor about composition itselfthrough this process?

Guidelines:

Citation: If your remix includes external sources or borrowed media, provide proper attribution. For the essay, include in-text citations and a Works Cited or References page (MLA or APA).

Originality: This project should be your original work, with no more than 20% similarity reported on Turnitin.

below is the essay for you to remix