Methods xpub

In this series of workshops we concentrate on methods of annotation and text analysis which help us research this trimester's Special Issue. Each session has a specific outcome.

2025/2026

Trim 1: SI28 Writing Machines–Protocols–Feedback

During Special Issue 28 the bi-weekly methods classes will focus on reading, note taking & documentation practice:

• Reading texts relevant to the current Special Issue (reading groups);
• Group discussion to establish a common vocabulary and set of references to work from;
• Establishing an annotation, note taking and documentation practice;
• Conducting a literature survey (personal reader): collect texts for personal reader related to SI and personal interests.
• Editorial work (publication): use rough drafts to develop your ideas further (through copy-editing, rewriting and peer review).

For a class schedule + focus of each methods class see: https://pzwiki.wdka.nl/mediadesign/Writing_Machines%E2%80%93Protocols%E2%80%93Feedback

Trim 2: SI29

During Special Issue 29 the methods classes will focus on glossary writing (and thinking through questions of language, shared vocabulary, "academese", the (im)possibility of static definitions and more):

• Reading core theoretical texts relevant to the course and the topics discussed in the current Special Issues (reading groups);
• Group discussion to establish a common vocabulary and set of references to work from (glossary writing);
• Esayistic methodologies:

* close reading, * annotation, * description;

• Conducting literature survey (personal reader): collect texts for personal reader related to SI and personal interest;
• Iterative drafting of texts (learning/thinking through writing): use rough drafts to develop your ideas further (through copy-editing, rewriting and peer review).

Class schedule: to be announced!

Trim 3: SI30

During Special Issue 30 the methods clases will focus on (re)writing Projects that May or May not be Made (PMOMMs) and the personal reader;

• Reading core theoretical texts relevant to you;
• Conducting literature survey (personal reader): filter what is relevant to your research and create comparative pieces of analysis;
• Iterative drafting of texts (learning/thinking through writing) through "Projects that May Or May not be Made" (PMOMMs) and personal reader:

* developing a method of drafting texts, * use rough drafts to develop your ideas further (through copy-editing, rewriting and peer review) * structure your use of notes and references;

• Writing descriptions, analysis and contextualisation of your own (collective) practice (for personal reader and PMOMMs).

Class schedule: to be announced!

Methods resources

• Finding books, papers, journals: the library, the bootleg library: https://hub.xpub.nl/bootleglibrary/ other shadow libraries and online resources: Links_to_resources
• Documenting your work: this wiki!
• Collective writing: https://pad.xpub.nl

Methods archive

Link to Methods archive: Methods xpub archive