Memos may (a) raise questions; (b) address how the scholarship considered generally informs the work of education researchers, practitioners, advocates, or policymakers; or, (c) discuss how the scholarship considered connects or contradicts with aspects of a school, district, state, or country with which you are familiar. These are merely suggestions.
You may develop some other analytical focus. It’s entirely up to you. But when crafting your memos, keep in mind that they must demonstrate critical thinking, engaged learning, and comprehension of the readings and class discussions.Memos will be assigned a score based on four factors: the degree to which they
(1) Provide a thoughtful summary of the session’s key concepts;
(2) Present a well-organized and cogent argument; and (3) adhere to the parameters described in the syllabus and to academic writing conventions.
