ASSIGNMENT 1

Structure:

• Intro (150 words)

•Body (3 x 250 word paragraphs)

•Conclusion (100 words)

ASSIGNMENT 1Structure:

• Intro: discuss text, method, approach

• Paragraph 1: Title, font, treble clef etc.

• Paragraph 2: Main characters (i.e. clash

of cultures)

• Paragraph 3: Background

• Conclusion: The "likely" interpretation,

clarity of text

• We will not accept drafts

• Will accept specific questions about structure,

argument etc.

• Example essays have been posted to Blackboard

• Also have a look at Frequently Asked Questions

document, and ask further questions via email

ASSIGNMENT 1

Spend:

•30% of your time Writing

•60% of your time Editing

•10% of your time Polishing and Submitting

ASSIGNMENT 1: TIPS

• Impress me with your analysis, not your words

• Answer the how?/why? questions, not just the

what

• Keep your argument simple, linear

• Make sure it's clearly understandable to an

outsider

ASSIGNMENT 1: TIPS

A weak essay:

“There is a ‘G’ rating at

the bottom of the text.

This indicates to a

potential viewer that the

film is safe for children to

watch.”

ASSIGNME

NT 1: TIPS

A better essay:

“At the bottom of the text

is a ‘G’ rating, which is

an example of a

“conventional sign”

(Harrington, 2012b). This

indicates to a potential

viewer that the film is

safe for children to

watch.”

ASSIGNME

NT 1: TIPS

A really strong essay:

“At the bottom of the text

is a classification

symbol, which is

customary on a DVD

cover found in Australia

– that is, it is part of the

‘DVD’ cover genre. In

this case, the film has

been given a ‘G’ rating,

which communicates the

ASSIGNME

NT 1: TIPS

“there appears to be a

female car alongside the

lead male car character.”

How do we know it’s a

‘female’ car?

"...We can assume that

this car is female

because of its 'softer'

color, eye makeup and

pursed lips, all of which

ASSIGNME

NT 1: TIPS