In this class, students can affect their community NOW while learning real life skills for the future. In this class, you will:
Meet with the owners of a local business, in this case, GreyRock Farm.
Learn from the local business owners what they need. Needs could include historical research, graphic design, building design and implementation, scientific research, business analysis, economic calculations, grant writing, etc.
Create a PROPOSAL for the project for which the class votes.
Work with local farmers to follow through with the proposal after it is approved.
Continue to modify any product until it is presentable and useful.
Produce professional results.
WHY is this class called "Research Writing"?
Students choose topics to research to enhance communication with client and team members.
Students explore ideas and present organized and informative information to client.
Students analyze structure and organization of other products to determine how to best present to the client and produce desired results.
Students navigate available information and utilize technology to produce a desired final product.
Students analyze sources to determine informational accuracy, reliability, and practical application.
Students explicitly and implicitly analyze sources, making logical inferences and asking questions that develop deeper understanding.
Students analyze group dynamics and team member roles for effectiveness and suggest areas of improvement.
Students work with real local clients to initiate self-motivation and real-life accountability.
Students edit, rewrite, rework, and otherwise modify their work until it is professional and accessible as deemed necessary by both the client and the class instructor.