Essay plan
Intro: I really like the way you’ve tried to write a snappy
opening – it really adds to the overall effect. However, it does need
re-phrasing slightly to make it clearer. In general, this is a solid
introduction – it needs a bit of re-writing to make it clearer but the main
ingredients are all there. 250 words.
Section 1: Historical text and background issues. Wider
context. Excellent to see media theories well represented. Quotes from the
Guardian are fine but try and get some quotes from books/theories as well.
Textual analysis. 350 words.
Section 2: Second historical text – more theory and quotes.
Discussing empowerment of women. Gender theory, feminism etc. Try and get some
textual analysis in here too. 250 words.
Section 3: Primary text – FF7. At least one paragraph with
very detailed textual analysis. Then feminist theory, quotes etc. 500 words.
Section 4: Secondary text – Catwoman linked to FF7 and
feminist theory etc. You may want to move some of your current paragraph 6
planning back into the FF7 and Catwoman sections because you always need to
return to the question throughout. 300 words.
Section 5: Wider context, feminism in modern society. Bring
in some new/digital media – feminism online (Everyday Sexism blog/Twitter etc.)
Sometimes called the ‘fourth wave’ of feminism. Effects theory – impact on
audience. Why gender stereotypes can be damaging in society etc. You may also
want to include here the future of the debate – what will gender stereotypes
and feminism look like in 5-10 years? 400 words.
Conclusion: Sum up argument, use similar structure to intro.
Aim for a snappy ending that is similar to how you open the essay. 150 words.
Next steps… update/finish your plan based on this tutorial.
You don’t need to stick to the above by any means but hopefully it has at least
clarified your thinking and provided a potential structure that will be easy to
follow.
This essay has great potential – it could be SERIOUSLY good!
I particularly like the fact you are already trying to write the essay in a way
that is interesting and engaging for the reader. Be aware of word count and
don’t go too far over.
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