The tone that most of the authors use in the research writings I identified and examined for my research proposal, is a direct and straight to the point tone. Some of the texts that I reviewed in my research portfolio are extremely long. Some are even hard to read in their entirety. Also, one are very short and quick to read. The ones that were quick reads and the ones that were slow reads, both succeed in communicating an argument or delivering more research to me on neurodiversity in the work place. The authors in the research I collected are mostly very formal. Some of texts I read if not most of the texts I read, include vivid detail to help explain the points that the authors are trying to make. In the research I conducted graphics do not really play a role at all. Some of the texts that I examined on neurodiversity in the workplace included subtle images embedded in the text, but I did not feel like they were needed to illustrate a point or provide detail on the subject. The images in the text kind of just blended in with every thing else. The vocabulary of the authors texts also stood out to me as something to recognize. The writers use advanced choices of vocabulary in their texts.
Project Proposal
The issue I am examining is the need for universal design in the workplace for those with a disability. I am working with sources that are close studies and first hand accounts mainly. The studies I have gathered provide evidence for how beneficial universal design is, while debunking many of the well known beliefs. I am also using sources that utilize current policies or organizations that help those with disabilities get the help and care that they need in the workplace. The first hand accounts will provide relate-ability as humans and give the readers a first hand look into living life in the eyes of others. My analysis is planning to go in a direction towards statistical evidence, providing numbers and concrete examples of the benefits of universal design. As I already have found sources that reflect a surface to deeper level of analysis, I am looking for sources that provide the counter to my argument or sources that take my analysis deeper. I am also hoping to find sources that contradict the belief in designing for all, or provide barriers that some companies or workplaces may view as being too big to overcome. The audience I am planning to write for is those who have overlooked design in institutions or have not given a second thought to those in need around us.