Nathalie Bonilla
Eng 102
4/5/17
Pre-draft for assignment 2
o What you’ve read of Intersections so far, what kinds of research do you think its playwrights had to do in order to write it?
I believe the playwrights had a lot of research to do. From the hospital scene knowing what has to be done in the situation that they were in. You need to know what hospice is and why it is offered. From the police academy training to the act in gap when there was a manger talking to their employee. I’m sure the playwrights interviewed a lot of people in order to get the insight of what it is to deal with the situations that were played in intersections. In order for a play to be good you need to get in character emotionally and physically so doing your research to make it feel realistic is important.
o How might some research of your own help you conduct a deep, specific analysis of Intersections?
I think overall they have researched a lot of what they put into their play in the sense of making is feel so real. To me they have done a great job so I’m sure where ever they got their information from it was from a valid source in every way.
o What kinds of sources might you want to examine? What about Intersections has grabbed you (or not) so far?
I would want to examine the scene where the cop is in the academy. To me it was very interesting for them to know what training they need to endure and how much they need to remember. Also the scene in the hospital I’m sure they need to know what hospice is and when it is offered in what scenario. Also when the grandmother has cancer how do they know the differences in the stages of cancer. I personally work in a cancer hospital so right away I could tell that there research was correct. The whole play has grabbed my attention, some scenes than others. I just liked how they all combine together and I wonder if there will be a part two to this play.
o How might different forms of research enhance and/or challenge your initial impressions?
There are many different ways that you can conduct research, you can use the internet, books, newspapers, magazines. But you can also interview someone for reserch, this form of research can alternate the way you think about something initially. So I would think that would be the only way it would enhance your impression.
o What does “research” mean to you?
Research to me means that you go in dept in the topic that you need more information for. When you research something it means your going to know the ins and outs of the topic to really understand it. This play was researched very well due to the emotion and the realism it has to offer.
o What do you think research should be guided by?
Research should be guided by a specific question that you want to know completely about. Such as if you want to research a specific question or subject. You need to know that topic from beginning to end. That’s how I feel research should be conducted. No matter what question is asked you will know the answer about it.
o What should motivate it? (There’s no right answer: I’m genuinely interested in your thoughts!)
There are many things that can motivate you to do research the thrill of really knowing about your question/topic for your paper. The more you research the better insight you have about the subject the better the grade you can get because you will have more information to present. You just need to make sure you organize your ideas and put it onto paper properly.