Journal 9

1. What is the writer trying to find out more about through their research (what research question guides her work)?

I think she was attempting to compare and contrast three different perspectives of students and how they voice their opinion in class. Specifically, the values, beliefs and opinions and how they are expressed in class varies from compliant/puppet, to neutral, to radical/creative thinking. This not only showed up in the writing pieces but in the interviews.

2. How does this author collect the data she needs to answer her question?

She performed a case study and followed up with personal interviews with controlled questions. She also evaluated the writing samples from the students.

3. What sort of genres do you see your peers using as forms of “self-representation”?

I have seen a little bit of everything. In this particular class, I see some examples of very bright students who are very insightful when they orally respond to the instructor. I have not noticed any resistance in this class, but I certainly have experienced some radical behavior in other classes. I have heard remarks that are demeaning, heavily biased, and immature. For the most part though, students have respectfully and thoughtfully expressed their opinion.