So, the outline

Here's the comprehensive outline of my research project. Granted, I could have just edited my last post and made things less confusing for everyone, my self-indulgent reluctance to revise will simply not allow it. Every "blog" assignment I do for this class is damned to be spread over over 2 and 1/2 blogs or so. Sorry, everyone. Especially Dr. Chandler, who hopefully will be able to figure out which blogs are which.

Here's the plan.

Detailed statement of your research question

What is electronic literature? How do PC and console based role playing games qualify as electronic literature? What common elements do they share with the other forms of Elit? Finally, what prejudices about refused videogames consideration in academic literary circles?

Information needed to gather

Hayles article on what constitutes as electronic literature will obviously be important. Also, personal observations and any other sources that may have been written about The Videogame Question.


Plan for gathering your information

Revisiting Hales article as well as other essays on Electronic literature. Perhaps delving into some fan-made literary criticisms (I'm assuming those are the only ones out there) of games. Finally, replaying some of my favorite games ;)including the latest slew of e-novels that have shown up on the Nintendo DS including games like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorny and Lux Pain, a new title designed for more mature audiences.