Illustrations of Work

related to each of the Phases of Research and Engagement

in development


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Annotated examples of students' assignments related to each Phase can be downloaded from www.faculty.umb.edu/pjt/692-08.html#Examples

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A. Overall vision

• Goal:I can convey who I want to influence/affect concerning what (Subject, Audience, Purpose).

B. Background information

• Goal: I know what others have done before, either in the form of writing or action, that informs and connects with my project, and I know what others are doing now.

C. Possible directions and priorities

• Goal: I have teased out my vision, so as to expand my view of issues associated with the project, expose possible new directions, clarify direction/scope within the larger set of issues, and decide the most important direction.

D. Component Propositions

• Goal: I have identified the premises and propositions that my project depends on, and can state counter-propositions. I have taken stock of the thinking and research I need to do to counter those counter-propositions or to revise my own propositions.

E. Design of further research and engagement

• Goal: I have clear objectives with respect to product, both written and practice, and process, including personal development as a reflective practitioner. I have arranged my work in a sequence (with realistic deadlines) to realize these objectives.

F. Direct information, models & experience

• Goal: I have gained direct information, models, and experience not readily available from other sources.

G. Clarification through communication

• Goal: I have clarified the overall progression or argument underlying my research and the written reports.

H. Compelling communication

• Goal: My writing and other products Grab the attention of the readers/audience, Orient them, move them along in Steps, so they appreciate the Position I've led them to.

I. Engagement with others

• Goal: I have facilitated new avenues of classroom, workplace, and public participation.

J. Taking stock

• Goal: To feed into my future learning and other work, I have taken stock of what has been working well and what needs changing.