Research genre production means understanding how to write in different academic forms—like proposals, reviews, and analyses—while meeting the expectations of each genre. It’s about knowing the structure, tone, and purpose that define each type of research writing. I showed this skill in Task 2 when I wrote both a critical review and a research proposal. The review required me to summarize and evaluate someone else’s scholarly work, so I used an objective tone and supported my analysis with specific examples from the article. In contrast, the proposal needed a clear purpose statement, research questions, and a detailed methods section. Switching between these genres pushed me to adjust how I organized my writing and how I explained my ideas depending on the format.
I also demonstrated genre awareness in Task 3 when I translated my written research review into a multimodal project. This required me to think about how to present complex information in a format like a slideshow, using visuals, concise text, and layout to guide the audience. While the content stayed grounded in research, the delivery had to fit a new genre—one meant to inform quickly and clearly, rather than argue in paragraphs. This process helped me see how genre shapes not just what we say, but how we say it. It also reinforced my understanding that effective research writing isn’t one-size-fits-all; it depends on audience, purpose, and the conventions of the format.