Constructs--Looking Ahead to Project 1

One of Downs' and Wardle's goals for Ch 1 is "considering constructs or conceptions about writing that don't survive close scrutiny" (85). In Project 1, I'm going to ask you to choose one of these constructs or conceptions about writing to explore further, so I'd like you to get used to looking at our readings through that lens. What constructs or conceptions is Kantz trying to analyze? Why would it be useful for you to understand her findings and claims? What are other important concepts and constructions that have come up in our reading so far this semester? [Due: end of day Thursday]