Works Cited
Chiang, Ted. Exhalation Stories. Alfred A. Knopf, 2019.
The numerous short stories in this book align with the portal-fiction genre. Analyzing
these stories allowed me to identify the conventions they adhered to or deviated from.
Utilizing these analyses, I applied the recurring conventions and themes to my own work.
“Explore Archival Collections.” SOVA, Smithsonian, sova.si.edu/. Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
This website offered diverse archives that served as valuable examples for my imitation
project. These archives provided a general idea of what elements to incorporate into my
own project, especially considering its focus on a museum theme. The inclusion of item
titles and summaries from these archives was a key aspect that I integrated into my
imitation project.
“Internet Artifacts.” Neal.Fun, neal.fun/internet-artifacts/. Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
I explored a straightforward internet archive on the history of the internet through this
website. Leveraging the creative freedom I had, I used this archive as a reference to shape
my imitation project. I drew inspiration from elements such as images, captions, and
additional information on each item, aligning my archive somewhat with the structure of
this particular source.
Mendelsohn, Farah, et al. Fantasy & SF: The Roots of Genre: Farah Medelsohn, Paul Kincaid.
British Science Fiction Association, 2008.
Mendelsohn delves into intricate details regarding the genre and rhetoric of
Portal-Fiction. Utilizing the insights gained from this exploration, I applied the
information to enhance my own writing, contributing to a deeper understanding of the
genre. This allowed me to grasp fundamental conventions, enabling me to assess whether
my paper and project adhered to or subverted these established norms. Additionally, their
references to other media within the genre aided me in discerning elements that could
either align with or challenge the established conventions of the genre.
Owens, Trevor. “What Do You Mean by Archive? Genres of Usage for Digital Preservers: The
Signal.” The Library of Congress, 27 Feb. 2014,
blogs.loc.gov/thesignal/2014/02/what-do-you-mean-by-archive-genres-of-usage-for-digit
al-preservers/.
This article expanded my understanding of why archives are created. Applying this
insight, I added a clear message to my archive, explaining why I made it. My archive is
designed to educate others about Greek mythology and offer an enjoyable exploration of
entertainment in that realm.
Riordan, Rick. The Lightning Thief. Disney/Hyperion, 2015.
The Lightning Thief was the source I based off my imitation project. I was able to use the
storyline and characters from the book and create my archive. The Percy Jackson series is
a great example of the portal fiction genre as it meets yet subverts the conventions at the
same time.
Strauss, Amanda, and Karin Wulf. “Critical Archives.” The Scholarly Kitchen, 24 Aug. 2023,
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2023/08/24/critical-archives/.
This article highlights the significance of interpreting items in archives within their
context. Taking this into consideration, while developing my imitation project, I
reconsidered it from the audience's perspective to gauge how it might be perceived. After
adopting the audience's viewpoint, I revisited and edited my project to align with the
intended perception and purpose behind the archive.
Theimer, Kate. “Archives in Context and as Context.” Journal of Digital Humanities,
journalofdigitalhumanities.org/1-2/archives-in-context-and-as-context-by-kate-theimer/.
Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
This article presented a different perspective on archives, emphasizing that traditional and
online archives are essentially different uses of the same term. It suggests considering
online archives as collections instead. This shift in perspective impacted how I
approached my own archive, particularly since we were primarily tasked with archiving
online. Armed with this insight, I made a conscious effort to enhance the modality of my
imitation project.
“A Witch’s Guide to Escape: A Practical Compendium of Portal Fantasies.” The Nebula
Awards®, Apex Publications, 1 Dec. 2020,
nebulas.sfwa.org/nominated-work/a-witchs-guide-to-escape-a-practical-compendium-ofportal-fantasies/.
I referenced this short story in my genre analysis paper. While I could have improved the
connection to my paper, using it aided in enhancing my analysis of the Summer People
and the conventions related to my topic. Additionally, it offered valuable insights into the
portal-fiction genre, contributing to a deeper understanding of its conventions.
Wolf, Mark. “The Routledge Companion to Imaginary Worlds.” Routledge & CRC Press,
Routledge, 9 Dec. 2019,
www.routledge.com/The-Routledge-Companion-to-Imaginary-Worlds/Wolf/p/book/9780
367876302.
We were given short stories from this book to annotate and review. Annotating these
portal fiction short stories not only deepened my comprehension of the genre but also
assisted in applying rhetoric to my genre analysis paper. It provided valuable insights into
analyzing and comparing various articles and stories, contributing to the depth of my
main paper.