Sincerely Lindsey
 
            Considering the fact that Sheryl I. Fontaine and Susan M. Hunter’s article, Collaborative Writing in Composition Studies, articulates three distinct mindsets for writing— solo, cooperative, and collaborative— I found it useful to create a chart that illustrated the distinctions and bridges between each mindset. This is in part to help me, a woman with a photographic memory, determine which role I am taking on when writing, and to assist me when a role has been assigned. I found the creation of this chart furthering my understanding of Fontaine and Hunter’s key concepts.

Illustration of Collaborative Writing
M. Norris
4/3/2011 11:12:23 pm

Wow--nice work with the illustration. I am not surprised that you took the time to make it. I really like how Hunter made the distinction between collaborative and cooperative. I have been saying all along that I hate group work, but really I dislike cooperative (meaning I do all the work) writing. I hope these projects end up being collaborative and do not fall into the easy trap (because the reality is we all have busy lives) of cooperative writing.

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Sabatino
4/5/2011 05:58:50 am

Great chart! I would like your group to show this chart to the class and lead a discussion about solo, collaborative, cooperative. [Each group will lead a discussion and you blog is a perfect supplement].

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