Project 3

       For Project 3, I plan to write a short story from the perspective of an individual with autism. I was inspired by reading Mark Haddon’s novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, which is narrated by a teenager who has ASD. The story will explore the life of a girl with ASD and some of the challenges she faces. However, I will aim to not be stereotypical in my approach to a character who has autism. My narrative will use a text-based mode. One genre convention I will stick to is using 12-point Times New Roman font. This will help the audience easily read the story. Like other narratives, this story will have a plot and conflict. This first-person narrative will show the thoughts and emotions of the main character.

       The narrative will reach an audience that wishes to know more about autism. This could include people with ASD or parents of children with ASD. I will also attempt to reach a teenage audience since the main character is a teenager. For the assembly of the narrative, I will use Microsoft Word. I will need to employ proper grammar and writing skills. As well, I will use my research from Project 2 to help gain insights into what life with autism is like.

       For my first supporting genre, I will create a persuasive poster promoting the story. Secondly, I will make an informative flyer about autism. This will include facts about ASD and resources for people to learn more about the disorder. I will post these supporting genres on the narrative website and promotional social media accounts. I will create an Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter account to promote the narrative.

       This project will require various drafts to be complete. This should take a few weeks. As well, it will take a few days to create each promotional material. I will post to the social media accounts daily to keep the audience engaged.