This manual delves into the innovative concept of incorporating multigenre research projects into first-year composition courses. It challenges the traditional writing pedagogy that has dominated classrooms for centuries, highlighting its shortcomings in meeting the evolving research and writing demands of contemporary college students. The manual explores the rationale behind implementing multigenre projects, providing a compelling argument for their effectiveness in fostering intellectual creativity and engaging students in meaningful ways. It outlines the benefits of this approach, demonstrating how it can enhance critical thinking, research skills, and communication abilities. The manual offers practical strategies for designing and implementing multigenre projects within the first-year composition curriculum, providing instructors with valuable tools and guidance. It also explores student perspectives on multigenre projects, shedding light on their experiences and perceptions of this innovative approach to writing instruction. By advocating for a shift towards multigenre research projects, this manual aims to empower educators to create more engaging and intellectually stimulating writing experiences for first-year students.