Research genre analysis
For my project I chose to do my analysis on research genre. My main reason for choosing this genre was that it relates very well to the concept of psychology, which is my major. Research genres can be found in many diverse platforms. I can find samples of this genre on the internet, in textbooks, from my lectures, from word of mouth, during the performance of an experiment, and even on TV.
Research genre is typically used to compose a study, gather facts, or to assist with understanding certain circumstances. For example, as a psychology major, we use research genre to base our studies off of because psychology often deals with statistics and old research assists with making a new study and allows for comparisons if the studies are the same but just performed at different times. Also, my professors are constantly using research genre to generate ideas and facts to add to their lectures which makes them more credible.
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Research genre interacts with a lot of other genres but one of them that stood out to me a lot while making this project was lesson planning genres. One of my peers was doing her analysis of lesson plan genres and we bounced ideas off each other and this opened my eyes to how much they can relate. For example, lesson plans are created for children to learn and be taught in the best ways possible. This relates to research because research has been required in order to determine the best functioning lessons that help children develop. With technology, how people learn is constantly changing due to new resources therefore, more research is required to make sure that these methods are effective.
Something very impressive about research genre is that it incorporates all topics, ideas and issues within the world and the audience of this genre includes everyone. People who write for this genre can be anyone, but the credible ones tend to be scientists, researchers, professors, and many other authors of a credible and educated standpoint. Authors write for research genre for one goal which is to spread knowledge and educate those who read. While the research genre can sometimes be read for fun, its main audience reads and listens to educate themselves. Content that tends to not be included in the research genre is one’s opinions but sometimes bias can slip into this genre which makes it very important for an audience to be able to distinguish what is factual and credible rather than just believing everything because it relates to research.
The structure of this genre varies based on what the research is focused on. The structure can sometimes include images of statistics like bar graphs, direct quotes, or even just an image to help visually explain the topic. This makes the structure of this genre unique because it incorporates more than just text to further explain and educate. The sentences used for research genre tend to be longer and more complex than a simple sentence. Overall, the genre of research is a very essential part of the field of psychology and deserves credit for its impact on education.
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Author: Hope Mueller
9/26/21
Psychology Majoy
Illinois State University
9/26/21
Psychology Majoy
Illinois State University