Engage First-Year Writers in Analytical and Research Skills

ENGL 1010
Open Closing on January 18, 2025
The University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Assistant Professor of Teaching
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Timeline
  • February 4, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 19, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
5 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
United States
Any company type
Any industries
Categories
Communications Creative writing Copy writing
Skills
audience analysis professional writing english language writing research
Learner goals and capabilities

The University of Memphis is excited to partner you with our first-year English Composition students. These learners are prepared to apply foundational skills in writing, research, and audience analysis to your project. Through this experience, they’ll [...]


As a partner, you’ll guide students by sharing project details, offering insights on professional writing, and providing feedback.

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner levels
15 learners
Project
40 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Upon completion of the project, you’ll receive:

  • A final report detailing students’ research, findings, and recommendations.
  • A virtual presentation where students present their work, share insights, and answer questions.


Project timeline
  • February 4, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 19, 2025
    Experience end
Project Examples

The ideal projects for this experience encourage students to analyze, critique, and apply core writing concepts in real-world scenarios. Possible project examples include:

  1. Audience Analysis and Persuasive Writing – Students conduct research to understand a specific audience and create a persuasive text (e.g., blog, article, or marketing piece) tailored to that audience.
  2. Research-Based Editorials – Learners develop editorials on relevant topics, backed by original research and aimed at influencing a specific demographic.
  3. Digital Communication and Documentation – Students develop content for a company’s blog or newsletter, focusing on clarity, tone, and audience engagement.
  4. Professional Writing Audit – Learners evaluate a company’s existing communications for clarity, tone, and engagement, offering written feedback and improvement suggestions.
  5. Content Strategy and Development – Students create a series of content pieces around a theme, researching and writing to meet specific communication goals.


Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Are there particular audiences or demographics that the students should consider while developing their work?

How will this project contribute to the students’ understanding of real-world writing practices in your field?