Due: Tuesday, December 1

Choose one of the following options:

Option A: Research Paper

Write an in-depth research paper (~2,500 words / 10 pages) on a topic in electronic and digital literature. Your paper should:

• Engage with at least 4 secondary sources
• Be formatted in MLA style
• Study an author, genre, technique, or trend in depth
• Cover multiple electronic literature works
• Advance a clear, arguable thesis

Option B: Creative Project

Create a suite of at least 3 short works (or one lengthy work) of digital writing or electronic literature. Your project should:

• Apply methods and tools from the Cyborg Digital Writing Primer, or use platforms such as Twine, Bitsy, or Blue Bots Done Quick!
• Be accompanied by a 2-3 page (500-750 word) essay on your creative poetics, citing at least 2 secondary sources

Learning Objectives

Through this project you will:

• Think deeply about electronic and digital literature through research or creative engagement
• Analyze digital writing strategies and their effects
• Engage with field methodologies (critical code studies, platform studies, software studies, media-specific analysis)
• Develop your academic and/or creative writing skills

AI Use Policy

You may use AI tools in any way that does not interfere with your learning objectives. You must document your use of AI in your paper or poetics essay.