Practice Instructions Project
The Practice Instructions Project ask you to analyze one of the assigned historical records of Asian practice, paying attention the interaction of the three elements of culture. You then draw on what you learned to write and/or draw a set of instructions that could be used to facilitate the similar contemporary practice described in the relevant scenario.
Step 5: Creative Options
I encourage you to consider options other than the 3rd person, declarative prose of a standard academic paper, including but not limited to:
- 1st person personal account or letter
- 1st or 3rd person account of the practice taking place.
- writing blended with illustration (drawing, painting, digitial)
- illustration with detailed commentary
If you choose one of these alternative genres, make sure to include parenthetical page numbers references within the text--e.g., "The Rg Veda praises the sun" (p.105)--*even if you don't quote your source directly*, and even such references seem out of place in such non-academic writing.
IMPORTANT: due to overuse of standard templates, PowerPoint Presentations (PPTs) & other media that simply paste text and web images are often far from creative. If you do want to use digital media, your report should integrate text and images in a uniquely original way. As an alternative to PPTs, you may want to consider Prezi.
**View samples below**
- To be posted...
Really REALLY Major, Important Reminder
As noted in the syllabus, I will generally elect severe penalties for academic dishonesty (which in journal reflections usually involves inclusion of material from uncited sources): a zero score for the assignment, and failing the course for a second offense. You are responsible for reading my comments regarding the importance of academic honesty, and my no-tolerance policy for incidents of dishonesty, in FAQ, #10-13; as well as for requesting clarification if there is anything you do not understand.
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