Deadlines
Multiperspectives may be submitted during any collection day; they may be submitted for the last "Project Collection" day, April 26, only if used to fulfill the "academic project" requirement (see below).
Assignment
Multiperspectives consist of three interconnected parts, each examining the same literary work from a different angle. The three parts of the multiperspective should be different enough in kind to capitalize upon the unique multi-level nature of the project. A multiperspective might consist of a standard essay, an imitation, and an annotated bibliography, for example; in such a case, each piece of the project would provide a different insight into the same literary work. Another multiperspective might consist of an academic essay, a dialogue, and a visual interpretation. The possible combinations are endless.
Length
The exact nature of the three parts of your multiperspective will determine the exact length of the project, but it should be roughly six to twelve pages in length.
Academic Project Credit
The multiperspective may be used to fulfill the requirement that one of your projects be academic in nature. To earn such credit, one portion of the multiperspective must utilize at least five scholarly sources; this academic portion must also be at least three pages in length, but the exact nature of this "academic" writing is up to you to decide. See the description of the academic papers for more information on the types of sources that may be used in academic writing.
Come See Me!
Because multiperspectives will be new to you, I strongly encourage you to come see me about a multiperspective before you begin work on it. I have had students complete this project in the past, and I know some tricks for making these projects work. I can also show you examples of past efforts.
Innovation, Discovery & Fun
The greatest value of this unusual assignment is its ability to inform through the juxtaposition of its various parts. You should capitalize on this aspect of the project, coming up with an interesting, creative set of perspectives on the text (though none of the parts needs to be "creative" in the sense of the creative interpretations described elsewhere). My advice is to look through the various types of projects and think about what combination of project types would best suit the exploration of the work you have in mind. The important thing is to have fun with this project, to break some rules and, thereby, discover something you wouldn't, otherwise.
Academic Projects (You must choose at least one project from this category.)
Academic Seminar Paper (300 points)Oral Projects (You must choose at least one project from this category.)
Standard Academic Paper (200 points)
Biographical Context Essay (100 points)
Annotated Bibliography of Scholarly Sources (100 points)
Annotated Bibliography of Web Sites (100 points)
Historical Presentation (100 points)Examinations
Dramatic Interpretation (100 points)
Class Discussion (100 points)
Midterm Examination (100 points)Interpretive Projects
Final Examination (200 points)
Reading Journal (100 points, repeatable)
Electronic Discussion (100 points, repeatable)
Paper (100 points, repeatable)
Creative Interpretation (100 points, repeatable)
Multiperspective (200 points, may count as academic)
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