Academic Discourse and Genre

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? picture = What are the Genres??? 

In this blog post I will be further analyzing the Journal I introduced in my last blog post. I will be analyzing more than just the basic info and will be covering content just a bit more.

1. How many different kinds of genres seem to be published in this particular issue of the journal you selected? 

It appears as though 4 distinct genres are used.

 2. Identify at least three different genres within the journal issue and describe the significant formal differences between the three genres.

1. Lists: Literal bullet pointed lists that explain materials that will be needed, or people that a certain project would benefit. Very straight forward.

2. Directions/Instructions: Directions on how to do a project. Kinda like a recipe. Large but very directed paragraphs that are without a doubt meant to inform.

3. Reference Photos: Photos that show what the project, art or technology, should look like at different phases. Could be used as a reference point.

4. Explanation: Usually before all of the other genres but some after. Longer, less direct paragraphs that explain how the projects could help but also just explain and talk about the issues that surround special ed teaching.

3. Define each genre.

Lists: sequence of words or objects written one below the other.

Directions/Instructions: Detailed information telling how something should be done

Reference Photos: Photos used to explain or demonstrate a written idea

Explanation:  A statement that makes something more clear