IN FORM Radio Show Project Plan: Delving into Procedural Poetry

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Rhetorical context

Purposes and Goals:

1. Educate listeners about Procedural Poetry and its defining characteristics.
2. Analyze how poets like John Cage and Joan Retallack utilize procedural methods to critique systems of control.
3. Connect the principles of Procedural Poetry to real-world systems, particularly in health administration, to illustrate the impact of structured processes on human experiences.

Audience:

• Primary: The main audience includes students and professors who are familiar with different poetic forms.
• Secondary: General listeners interested in poetry and systems of control.

Context:

• The show will be part of the IN FORM Radio series, where I will be discussing different kinds of poetry and their impact on society.

Composing in the Genre:

• The project will be an audio essay, which combines analysis, narration, and sound to create an engaging listening experience.

Rhetorical Strategies:

• Informative Tone: Explaining the ideas in a simple manner to avoid confusion to the reader.
• Analytical Approach: Provide in-depth analysis of selected poems.
• Relatable Connections: Draw parallels between poetic structures and real-world systems to make content accessible.

Optional Rhetorical Moves:

• Incorporate Interviews: Include insights from poets or scholars.

Structure and Organization

Imagined Structure:

1. Introduction (2 mins): Brief overview of Procedural Poetry and its importance.
2. Segment 1 (5 mins): Detailed explanation of Procedural Poetry’s characteristics.
3. Segment 2 (7 mins): Analyzing of John Cage’s and Joan Retallack’s works.
4. Segment 3 (5 mins): This will focus on the relationship between Procedural Poetry and health administration systems.
5. Conclusion (1 min): Conclusion and final thoughts.

Content Organization:

• Begin with a general overview of the topic before specific examples and applications are provided.
• Ensure each segment transitions smoothly to maintain listener engagement.

Audio Assets

Types of Audio Needed:

• Poem Readings: This will include the reading of the chosen poems.
• Interviews: Conversations with experts or practitioners.
• Ambient Sounds: Hospital or bureaucratic sounds to illustrate system structures.

Collection Methods:

• Poem Readings: Record personally or source existing recordings.
• Interviews: Conduct and record in-person or on virtual platforms.
• Ambient Sounds: Record in relevant environments or use royalty-free sound libraries.

Organization of Assets:

• Create a labeled digital folder structure (e.g., “Poem Readings,” “Interviews,” “Ambient Sounds”) for easy access during editing.

Research Assets

Secondary Research Essays:

1. “Procedural Poetry: The Intentions of Nonintention” by Jena Osman in An Exaltation of Forms.
2. “The Poethical Wager” by Joan Retallack.

Additional Text Sources:

1. “Silence: Lectures and Writings” by John Cage.
2. “My Life” by Lyn Hejinian.

Deadlines

1. April 4, 2025: Submit project plan and outline.
2. April 11, 2025: Complete rough draft of the radio show script.
3. April 16, 2025: Revise script based on feedback.
4. April 25, 2025: Record initial version of the show.
5. May 5, 2025: Finalize recording, editing, and submit the completed project.

Time Allocation:

1. Research: April 5–7
2. Scriptwriting: April 8–10
3. Revisions: April 12–15
4. Recording: April 20–22
5. Editing: April 26–30

Journalist’s Questions

• Who: Self-directed project with potential support from classmates for peer reviews.
• What: An audio essay exploring Procedural Poetry and its connections to systems of control.
• When: Final submission on May 5, 2025, with interim deadlines as outlined.
• Where: To be broadcasted on Siena Radio WVCR 88.3 “The Saint” and iHeartRadio.
• Why: To illuminate the intersection of poetic forms and real-world systems, fostering a deeper understanding of both.
• How: Through research, scriptwriting, recording, and editing, utilizing both primary and secondary sources, as well as various audio assets.