After reading the Professor Rhodes's comments on our draft, it is evident that we need to totally revamp our paper. Apparently we have been approaching the draft from the wrong angle this entire semester. Our focus has been predominately on the literature- the theories and the evolution of these theories. We started out our research on dividing up the different theories between the group- resiliency, communication, social capital, etc- and then each individual focused on their topic. In reality we missed researching community organizations- the theories and practice of such organization in PYD, and low income communities and how they are changing, especially in Austin. More public policy reading and less psychology. Also our draft needs to discuss more of ALA and the KIR project. Truthfully most of what I know about both ALA and KIR is from what I read from the comments sheet. ALA still seems like a foreign entity to me; we have only met with them twice. Is there a way I can read more about both, like specific programming information or curriculum of KIR (if there is one)?
Oh ladies we have so much work ahead of us... Stay positive!
LR>>No, no, no...no need to revamp outline at this point! You all are still on track.
ReplyDeleteYour task the first semester was to learn what's in the literature. You have a good handle on that task. Yes, you need to learn more about community organizations and the role they can play in youth development. You're now moving into that area. The literature can help, but also learning more about ALA and general Austin scene. Yes, it's important to get in more field visits to schools before AISD closes for Christmas break.
My comments on draft mostly geared to getting you all thinking about next phase of work (literature and field). Use them to help you 'round out' the draft at hand. That is, how might they help with intros, transitions, general critiques of what you've read and understand to date.