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!

Link to Methods archive: Methods xpub archive