Michael's comment on my research proposal

Continuing with Michael's generous comments on the abstract and context within my research proposal, I've attached this edited pdf below.

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And here's a summary of Michael's key points, some of which echo the themes from his general advice for the preparation of my literature review:

1. Define multimodality as soon as possible. Also be aware that multimodality and translisteracy should not be conflated (according to Michael’s supervisor at least). Multimodality is more a theory of trying to understand representation itself while transliteracy is the student's capacity for navigating these different narrative modes and tools.
   
2. Decide whether I’m concerned with the theory of multimodality in itself, or whether I’m concerned of the use of multimedia in essays etc (as per McKenna). The theory focuses on mode, design, layout and the mechanisms for interpreting these, while media is about using alternative forms of narrative for instance through essays.
3. Multimodality removes linearity in the sense that everything is presented simultaneously to a degree. This means that composition becomes more important than linear narrative. This means that students show literacy through composition design, which perhaps needs to be considered when assessing an artifact (my emphasis).
4. I need to use consistent terminology in my research questions. For instance, ‘markers’ or ‘course designers’?