how to write an essay


Genre conventions in magazines are completely informed by the social and historical context to which they re made'- Michael Collins 
evaluate the statement with reference to Adbuster, make reference to genre (means type) hybridity 


  1. read the question 
  2. highlight key terms 
  3. evaluation- pros & cons - present and argument and have an opinion 
  4. gut reaction (subconscious) 
  5. if in doubt agree with question 
  6. don't change your mind half way through 
  7. plan- do it on top of the answer sheet 
  8. plans should look like you just vomited on the page- chuck all information on the page 
  9. Point Evidence (mise-en-scene, shot types, camera angle) Argument 
  10. REPHRASE THE QUESTION: "...through the use of..."
  11. INTRO: DAC (definition, argument, context) the introduction is just as important as any paragraph (at least 10 marks before you put an intro) 
genre is influenced by social and cultural context of the time it was made 

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