"The reality of interest"

What a great read to finish with! The different samples of writing with the added analysis is a great move on the writers part. Perfect way to make the differences between these pieces clear. 

Tony's piece for the "enhanced ethnography" is definitely my least favorite in terms of style and moves. I don't like the way it's written, so you almost feel as if you're reading a novel. I understand the drive to make it more creative, but not my favorite. However, I did like the way the "plain ethnograhy" piece was written. Reads as if you are there seeing what the writer is seeing, but doesn't read like a novel so much - in terms of dialog. 

The semi-fictional I get it, trying to save people from being exposed. But the fictionalized version - don't get it. Call me crazy, but it seems unproductive to me.  This line in the last paragraph describes my feelings well:

"...the more authentic the experiences depicted in our work the more effective they are pedagogically." 

No matter what my feelings are towards these different genres; I think this piece is great and clearly demonstrates what each genre looks like. 

Thanks to all of you for being the awesome people and writers you are. I'm looking forward to meeting with you next week!