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COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: Inclusive and Accessible Communication

Writing about Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Identity

Writing about race, ethnicity, and cultural identity requires sensitivity, specificity, and an awareness of the power dynamics embedded in language. The resource below explores these themes through the lens of creative and analytical writing.:

Useful Resources on Writing about Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Identity:

Ragusa, K. L. (2008). Writing about race: Narratives of multiraciality. MIT OpenCourseWare. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/21w-742j-writing-about-race-narratives-of-multiraciality-fall-2008

Annotation: MIT writing course exploring race from the standpoint of multiraciality through essays, novels, memoirs, graphic texts, and documentary films. Includes written assignments with examples.

Peer Review: None

Table of contents:

5.1. Communication Foundations

5.2. Rhetoric and Persuasive Communication

5.3. Science and Public Communication

5.4. Oral Presentations
5.4.1. Presentation Techniques

5.5. Giving and Receiving Feedback
5.5.1. Giving Feedback

5.6. Teamwork and Collaboration
5.6.1. Understanding Teams
5.6.2. Working in Groups
5.6.3. Team Presentations

5.7. Networking

5.8. Leadership

5.9. Writing in English
5.9.1. English Language Development
5.9.2. Support for Multilingual Writers
5.9.3. Writing in Professional and Academic Contexts

5.10. Inclusive and Accessible Communication
5.10.1. Inclusive Language Principles
5.10.2. Inclusive Language Reference Tools
5.10.3. Gender-Inclusive Language

5.10.4. Writing about Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Identity

5.10.5. Disability-Inclusive Language
5.10.6. Document Accessibility

 

Author: Leeanne Irwin

Peer Reviewer(s): None