Engage First-Year Writers in Analytical and Research Skills

ENGL 1010 E
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The University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Assistant Professor of Teaching
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Timeline
  • February 4, 2025
    Program start
  • April 19, 2025
    Program end
Program
3/3 project matches
Dates set by program
Preferred companies
United States
Any company type
Education, Government, Marketing & advertising, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Publishing & printing

Program scope

Categories
Communications Creative writing Copy writing
Skills
audience analysis professional writing english language writing research
Participant 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.


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

Participants

Participants
Undergraduate
Beginner levels
6 participants
Project
40 hours per participant
Coordinators assign participants to projects
Teams of 7

Team size may not exceed 7

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
    Program start
  • April 19, 2025
    Program end

Project Examples

Requirements

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 suggestions for improvement.
  5. Content Strategy and Development – Students create a series of content pieces around a theme, researching and writing to meet specific communication goals.


Additional company criteria

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

  • Q1 - Text long
    Are there particular audiences or demographics that the students should consider while developing their work?  *
  • Q2 - Text long
    How will this project contribute to the students’ understanding of real-world writing practices in your field?  *