Essay Structure

Introduction
Contexts and themes
Case studies - no new information, they relate to themes already.
Conclusion

Introduction:
What are you investigating and why?
- What is your question?
- Define key terms, language or concepts.
- What is the argument or discussion?
- Why is it important or interesting?
- If you have a key theory, introduce it here.
500 words

Context and Themes:
Critical arguments developed through a discussion and analysis of triangulated academic sources and perspectives.
- Who are your chosen supporting sources?
- What context?
- What do they say?
- Similar points of view or different?
 - Any counter arguments?
 - Any quotes selected, how do they support the argument?
 - try to aim for up to 4 min points.

Case Studies:
Analysis of contextual examples these might be examples of illustration, objects, practitioners/practice, cultural phenomena that relate to your theme.
- Why are they relevant??
- What is the context?
- How do they relate to one another?
- How are they an example of your theme?
- How can your theoretical reading be used to understand them?
- any key quotes/theories, points of view.

Conclusion:
Discussing evidence raised.
- Summarise key points or what is the most important point.
- Why is this, explain.
- Re-enforce why it is important or interesting.

Extras:
Use 'quotation marks in italics' (Author's last name, date, page number).
Make sure to cite research and theories.
Try to paraphrase long quote to the key points/info.

Proof Reading:
Read it from the back paragraph upwards when proof reading.

Self Assessment:
Clarity - what is it about?
Tone of voice/style - academic or personal
Quality of research - bibliography - it should be varied.

Triangulation - how are quotes and paraphrasing used to support argument? Are they correctly cited?Sections - introduction - literature review - case studies - conclusion. How well do they link together? / the argument?