Part 1/ Introduction:
State: This essay examines the interplay between literacy and community development, focusing on Bible study groups.
Zoom in: The exploration centers on how literacy functions as a tool for community growth, the co-creation of literacy practices within communities, and the interrelation of community and identity formation, particularly regarding gender.
Introduce your topic: The choice of this subject emerges from the profound impact of Bible study on communal literacy. The aim is to unravel how reading and interpreting religious texts contributes to the fabric of community life.
Describe your research methods: Employing participant observation in Bible study groups, the research seeks to capture the nuances of literacy practices within the community, elucidating how individuals engage with biblical texts and how this engagement shapes communal identity.
Part 2: Present your evidence:
Observation 1: Bible study group dynamics Description: Weekly gatherings to discuss specific Bible passages.
Interpretation: Communal engagement with biblical texts strengthens social bonds and cultivates a shared understanding.
Observation 2: Gender roles in literacy practices Description: Identification of any gender-specific roles or dynamics within the group. Interpretation: Gender nuances may influence literacy practices, shaping how individuals interact with the Bible.
Part 3: Explain:
Hegemonic or counternarrative discourse? The discourse under scrutiny aligns more with a counternarrative. Bible study can be viewed as a form of resistance, challenging mainstream discourses and proposing an alternative narrative grounded in religious beliefs.
Part 4: Reference at least one-course material: Referencing course material on cultural studies, the concept of “community literacy” underscores the socially constructed nature of literacy practices, offering insights into how they contribute to community identity formation.
Part 5: So? Why should we care? Unveiling the intricacies of Bible study groups in this ethnographic exploration provides a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted role of literacy in community development. This comprehension, in turn, offers valuable insights into broader societal dynamics, showcasing how counternarratives within communities can challenge prevailing discourses.
3 thoughts on “Essay Outline”
Shayla,
I really hope we get a chance to see each other’s essays as I would love to see perspectives in a religious sense. I myself grew up with no religious influence and it would be so interesting to see how it could be a pivotal literacy learning experience for someone. I feel like it could be a really good perspective for even non-English speakers if that is their first point of reference for reading.
Does the author clearly state the purpose of the essay? Explain.
Yes, Shayla states that her intentions are to measure the impact that biblical texts contribute to literacy. She plans to research how a sense of community, i.e. a bible study scenario can impact how text is interpreted among a group.
Does the author clearly state which essay option they have selected? If so, which one is it?
She chose, option 1 which researches that ethnography of community, choosing bible study groups as her focus.
Does the author describe their research methods? Explain.
Yes she explains what she observed during the bible study. Social engagement while interacting in the groups that creates shared understanding as well as the influence of gender roles that are highlighted in religious texts.
Does the author state the central idea of the essay? Explain.
Yes her idea is to show us how engagement in biblical text can shape a community as well as the communal identity.
Does the author support the central idea with relevant evidence? Explain.
Through observation she has briefly explained to us what she saw during the study group which absolutely would support her ideas and build a strong research narrative.
Does the author interpret relevant evidence? Explain.
The observational way of explain what she saw completely shows her interpretation and supports her essay idea.
Does the author reference at least one course material? Explain.
She reference the course material highlighting community literacy.
Does the author reference hegemonic or counternarrative discourse? Explain.
Counternarrative, she explains that bible study can be seen as a form of resistance and challenges mainstream ideas.
What are the strengths of this draft? Explain.
I think its very clearly outlined and easy to read through.
Do you have any other comments or suggestions?
I’m just excited to see this come together. I think obviously it could use more elaboration but I think that this is the initially outline and it has so much potential to create strong research and understanding.
1. Does the author clearly state the purpose of the essay? Explain.
Yes. The interplay between literacy and community development, focusing on Bible study groups.
2. Does the author clearly state which essay option they have selected? If so, which one is it?
Yes. Option 1 which researches that ethnography of community, choosing bible study groups as her focus.
3. Does the author describe their research methods? Explain.
Yes. Observation in Bible study groups and to capture the nuances of literacy practices within the community.
4. Does the author state the central idea of the essay? Explain.
Yes her idea is to show us how engagement in biblical text can shape a community as well as the communal identity.
5. Does the author support the central idea with relevant evidence? Explain.
Yes. the authot support the idea with two relevant evidence
6. Does the author interpret relevant evidence? Explain.
Yes. The author interpret the evidence on communal engagement with biblical texts
7. Does the author reference at least one course material? Explain.
Yes. course material on cultural studies, the concept of “community literacy”
8. Does the author reference hegemonic or counternarrative discourse? Explain.
counternarrative. because the author explain the concept of Bible study
9. What are the strengths of this draft? Explain.
Yes. Bible study on communal literacy
10. Do you have any other comments or suggestions?
No