How to write the best possible essay
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This document provides guidance on how to write the best possible essay on postmodernism. It recommends that the introduction define key terms, state the central argument, and mention which theorists and concepts will be discussed. The body should make four clear points, referencing a variety of media forms, case studies, theorists, and concepts while discussing the past, present and future of postmodernism. Each paragraph should include an example and discuss criticisms of postmodernism. The conclusion restates the central argument, acknowledges alternative views, and refers back to terms from the original question.
How to write the best possible essay
- 1. How to write the best possible Essay Introduction o Define/ explain key words from the question o State that pomo is difficult to define but do offer a possible definition o State what your central argument is (if the question does not specifically ask for one take a position anyway!) o Briefly mention which theorists and concepts you will be referring to o Briefly explain which case studies you will be using. The Body of the Essay o Make at least four clear and different points (one should be a counter argument/ example) o Refer to a range of media forms (film, TV Drama, Sitcom, Music, Music videos, Documentary, Video Games, Social Media) Three is a good guide. You don’t have to talk about them all. o Refer to a range of case studies – three is the minimum o Discuss three theorists (eg Strinati, Baudrillard, Goodwin, Lyotard, Jameson, Derrida, etc) o Discuss three ‘concepts’ (eg Media Language, Representation, Ideology, Parody, Intertextuality, Audience etc) o Talk about the Past/Present/ Future of Pomo. o Use more recent examples (from the last five years) o Have an example in EVERY paragraph o Use key terms and phrases from the question o Discuss the possible criticisms of pomo. o Use a range of terms (and explain briefly what they mean) Conclusion o Restate you central argument and explain how you have proved that your ideas are correct! o Acknowledge there could be a possible alternative view – your counter argument o Refer back to the key terms and phrases from the question