This document is to help you plan your Media Analysis. Do not submit it!

This document is to help you plan your Media Analysis. Do not submit it!

Section Approx.

word

allocation

Introduction

Introduce the context issue, minority group and media piece

Signpost points to be covered in the body paragraphs = Topic 1/2/3 What are the facts and opinions / impacts.

Thesis statement: Answer to the question / position 150

Facts

TOPIC: Introduce the facts identified in the article to be discussed in the paragraph.

EXPLAIN /EVIDENCE: Explain what elements of the story are based on facts and provide credible evidence Support with a reference.

LINK: to weekly readings and theory 325

Opinions

TOPIC: Introduce the opinions identified in the article to be discussed in the paragraph.

EXPLAIN /EVIDENCE: Explain what elements of the story are based on opinions. Comment on the background, career, education, or any other relevant aspects of the author/s origins and potential motivations behind them. Consider the background and motivation of the publication.

LINK: to weekly readings and theory

325

Potential Impacts / Critical Analysis

TOPIC: Introduce the impacts the coverage of the story has on potential readers of it in society.

EXPLAIN /EVIDENCE: How does the coverage of the story impact societys opinion of the issue? How does the coverage reinforce / challenge societal norms? Think about the demographic the media is targeted at, and the impact of how the article may be perceived by its readers.

LINK: to weekly readings and theory 2 x 250 paragraphs (total 500)

Conclusion

Summarise main ideas / arguments / restate thesis What is your final position?

Do not introduce any new ideas or facts

Finish with a final thought 150

Useful Resources

Paragraph Structure APA Formatting

APA Referencing Reflective WritingChecklist

Flow and cohesion

Does each paragraph have one main idea? Review essay structure here if you need.

Does each paragraph have a clear topic sentence that relates to the topic?

Are my topic sentences supported by evidence and examples with references?

Do my paragraphs link together? If I read just the introduction, the topic sentence and the conclusion do I get a clear picture of the answer to the question? Have I used linking words?

Am I using academic writing does my writing have a formal tone?

Grammar, spelling, sentence structure, punctuation

Print it out and read it aloud, pause at commas, stop at full stops.

Have a friend or family member read it (probably in exchange for a coffee)

Check your transitions are you missing or using the correct term (because, and, which)

Look at sentence length, would some sentences be clearer if they were broken into two? Could some sentences be combined to be more direct? See here for more on sentence structure.

Are any of your sentences missing information? They should be able to stand alone and make sense. See here for more info.Referencing

Do my in-text references match the reference list?

Are all my in-text references formatted correctly?

Have I formatted my reference list correctly?

Have I included the DOI when needed?

Have I used italics correctly?

Have I added a cover sheet and formatted my paper in APA style?

General Tips

Remember editing and proofreading is time-consuming and harder to do when we are tired and stressed.

Plan time for it and schedule regular breaks.

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In your final draft check tick off each section of the marking criteria to make sure you have covered all the content areas