WR 121 Erwert - education: Alternative genres
Course guide for WR 121 Erwert class on the Southeast Campus
Presenting information in different genres
For Part 2 of your Research Project - Essay response and creative presentation -- you will present information in response to an essay in a format that is not an essay. Choose a format appropriate to the audience you are targeting. From your assignment sheet, here are some options:
- "Make a powerpoint/Prezzie on your topic
- Make a pamphlet, poster, or brochure informing us on your topic
- Make a fake or real social media profile for your topic: a fake Facebook or Instagram page, a BandCamp page, a Reddit identity with posts on the topic. Explain how and why you would design it as you do
- Create a fake or real blog about your topic (Blogger.com, Wix.com for real ones; use Google Doc or Word for fake ones)
- Make a piece of art that represents your topic
- Make a movie/video about your topic
- Create a game based on your topic
- Other? Be creative! Just ask"
Below are some tips and examples for some of these formats.
Presentation slides (such as Power Point or Google slides)
Design tools
- CanvaWeb-based design tools like Canva can help you make beautiful flyers, brochures, Instagram posts and more. Some features require a paid subscription, but many are available at no cost.
- PiktochartOnline tool for creating infogrphics, reports, videos and more. Subscription product, includes free option.
- FlipsnackTransform a pdf into an online page flip catalog. Subscription service with free trial.
- PreziOnline tool for making engaging presentations. Subscription product with free trial.