The Visibility of Research
The essay explores how authors reveal (or hide) their research in their writing. Why would writers keep their research process behind the scenes instead of making it obvious?
To create a seamless reading experience, establish authority, or avoid interrupting the narrative flow
Where did we study abroad?
Asia
Kenneth Burke compares academic discourse to what kind of social event?
Parlor conversation - Coming late and engaging in the conversation
The essay compares research to this kind of artistic creation, not a puzzle.
A mosaic
What is the name of this essay?
"Writing with Research," Jamie Green
How does the way research is presented influence a reader’s trust in the writer?
By shaping the writer’s authority, credibility, and engagement with sources
Green describes themselves as asking questions rather than reporting facts. How does this difference shape the role of an essayist?
An essayist explores ideas through personal reflection and interpretation rather than just presenting information
What are our names?
Natalie, Paulina, Noelle, and Reed
How many days left of school are there?
84 days
Where was this essay published?
Literary Hub
Why does the author argue that the act of finding research can be just as important as the information itself?
Research is an interpretive act and choosing what to include and how to present it shapes the meaning
How does the author’s understanding of their role evolve throughout the essay?
They shift from seeing themselves as a curator of sources to an active participant in thoughtful discussion
Why does Burke say it’s impossible to trace the start of an academic conversation?
Knowledge is built over time, with lots of people adding their ideas before you
Why is a mosaic a better metaphor for research than a puzzle?
Research can be arranged in different ways, while a puzzle has just one right answer
What year was the essay written?
2023
What are some ethical considerations in deciding how visible to make research in writing?
- Balancing transparency
- Crediting sources properly
- Avoiding overwhelming the reader with academic clutter
The essay argues that research isn’t just about citing sources but engaging with them. What does this imply about the relationship between writer and research?
That writing is a dialogue with past thinkers rather than a one-way transfer of knowledge
The essayist talks about bringing past and present thinkers together. What does this say about how knowledge evolves?
Ideas are shaped by conversations between different perspectives over time
The essayist describes bringing different thinkers into conversation, like introducing guests at a party. How does this change the way we think about citations?
It shifts citation from being a rigid academic requirement to an active and dynamic exchange of ideas
How many sources did Green use?
19
What is our major?
Architecture
How does an essayist’s use of research differ from that of a journalist?
Journalists aim to report facts and tell stories objectively, while essayists use research to explore ideas and personal reflections
Why does the essayist say she is not just eavesdropping on the parlor conversation but participating, how is research more than just finding facts?
Research is about making sense of information and shaping your own ideas from it rather than just consuming knowledge
The author says they’re not just gathering research, but interpreting it. What does this show about writing?
Writing isn’t just about collecting facts, but about shaping meaning and your own perspective
What is a book that the Green mentions?