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 * [] || This link will direct you to chapter one of Melinda Putz's book, //A Teacher's Guide to the Multigenre Research Project: Everything You Need to Get Started//. Putz's entire book is an amazing resource; however, plenty of information is provided in this first chapter to get you started on utilizing multigenre (MG) reports in your classroom. Putz explains the differences between a traditional research paper and a MG report and makes a strong case for using the MG instead of the traditional. Putz also includes genre examples in the chapter. ||
 * [] || In this well-written article, Camille Allen and Laurie Swistak emphasize the importance of using MG reports to provide students with choice and opportunity for artistic expression while also meeting numerous, cross-curricular academic standards. Both Allen and Swistak have used the strategy in their own classrooms and provide examples from their own experiences with implementation. ||
 * [] || To find the MG section on this page, first click on "Multigenre Reports" in the light blue box titled "In this Article." This brief portion discusses ways to use MG reports to meet the needs of all students, specifically those who need more structure and boundaries when completing arduous tasks. ||
 * [] || This article is a fantastic introduction to the MG report and provides real-life classroom examples, along with a list of published MG childrens and young adult literature to use as examples with your students. The authors also explain the role of the teacher during the implementation process in addition to tips and ideas. ||
 * [] || In this amazing resource, you will find an enormous list of possible genres to use in MG reports. The author, a seventh grade teacher, outlines her methods of implementation and provides tips and advice for teachers planning to use MG reports for the first time. ||