On Genres
Making Connections
After watching On Genres, consider the questions below. Then “submit” your response.
Consider the discipline you intend to pursue in college. What are some of the formally recognized genres of writing within that discipline?
In the video, Patrick Bahls mentions that he often scribbles notes on napkins or in very informal settings, but every writer has a different process. Consider where and when you make your own pages of “scribbles.” When is writing easiest for you? How do you record your thoughts and keep them organized?
Bahls mentions several writing genres that he participates in as a mathematician, including research articles and expository articles. Why might writing be an important component in presenting information about mathematics?