You are interns for a small online magazine that focuses on
language and culture. Your boss wants you to write a casual but informed 600-word
piece on gender-nonspecific language in the twenty-first century. It should
introduce the basic issue of gender specific language and give a very brief bit
of history (feel free to use Anne Fadiman as one historical source), and it
should end by offering readers advice on and/or range of options for how to
approach gender nonspecific language.
- Begin by making a list of places where you might find information about this––this can include print and online resources, but also any other information source you could access within a small budget (for example, contacting experts or commenters in any number of fields or areas by phone, email, etc.)
- Then spend a few minutes trying to find two or more sources to check for basic information that you can use to begin to shape the very first draft of your piece.
- Create a rough outline for the piece you envision (including references to any information you intend to gather from more time-intensive means like interviews).
- If you have time, write the first couple of paragraphs.
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