introduction for mod c essay (1 Viewer)

[bouncing]

how on earth do we start this essay... and how do we go about structuring it?

 

[Nadiaa]

haha good question. iv got noo idea
have you got a generic question for it? or you just doing random questions?

 

[Chromatic]

how on earth do we start this essay... and how do we go about structuring it?

1) Definition Perspective
2) Issues - that conflict becomes evident with perspectives
3) Respond to the question
4) The texts
5) Your 2 themes

There's your intro...

Theme 1 - Julius Caesar

Theme 1 - TYFS

Theme 2 - Julius Caesar

Theme 2 - TYFS

Conclusion

 

[b00m]

i'm in the process of constructing a JC essay right now too lol.

finding it a massive bitch as always with hsc english..

but yer anyway you like..

intro, text, text, text, conc

or

intro, theme, theme, theme etc

 

[bouncing]

1) Definition Perspective
2) Issues - that conflict becomes evident with perspectives
3) Respond to the question
4) The texts
5) Your 2 themes

There's your intro...

Theme 1 - Julius Caesar

Theme 1 - TYFS

Theme 2 - Julius Caesar

Theme 2 - TYFS

Conclusion

but the module is representation so should i be focusing on that? because isnt it all about how composers represent the conflicting perspectives??

yeh im in the process as well - i think im going to go text text :\ hopefully this will work out

EDIT: would it be unwise to start off with a quote?

 

[MetroMattums]

Structure according to texts, works much better than themes.

Quotes usually sound pretentious - if you want to, you can, but you better back it up with an intelligent response

 

[b00m]

Structure according to texts, works much better than themes.

that's not always the case, it works well both ways providing you're able to execute it

bouncing, i think it's best you always show how composers represent both perspectives (of course); showing why and how conflicting perspectives arise ie. individual subjectivity

 

[Toranilor]

What has worked well from my experience for a mod C introduction is a clear thesis statement, which is then related to the question. followed by a sentence or two relating the two texts to the thesis. Then simply relate the thesis and texts to the question.

For example; "How is the nature of conflicting perspectives revealed through the actions of a composer? In your answer refer to [main text] and at least one supplementary text."

Thesis statement: Conflicting perspectives result from different interperetations of the same facts.
Relate to question: Through the actions of their composers, texts reflect the inherent bias evident from an individual's inteperetation.
Texts: Text 1, by author of text 1, explores the connotations of something or other [Haven't read JC, so I'd have no idea what to do here], while text 2 presents a representation of [other stuff, themes perhaps?], reflecting the impact of conflicting perspectives on an individual's opinion.

Of course, you'll need to edit it to make it flowy etc.

If you're OK with your body but not the intro, what I'd reccomend is writing the body of the essay before hand, with a skeleton intro, then going back and re-writing your intro, to make sure you have covered all the points in your essay.

Also, I'd seriously reccommend getting another sup-text besides TYFS, something that expresses composer bias and other, less 'meta' examples of conflicting perspectives.

 

[bouncing]

thanks for your help guys - seriously appreciated!

 

[undecided17]

Generally for most essays this is the best approach to structure

1. Introduction
2. Idea 1 about conflicting perspectives.
   1. Discuss prescribed text in relation to Idea 1
   2. Discuss 1st related text in relation to Idea 1
3. Idea 2 about conflicting perspectives.
   1. Discuss prescribed text in relation to Idea 2
   2. Discuss 2nd related text in relation to Idea 2
4. Conclusion

Source:

FAQ: Unpacking Advanced Module C: Conflicting Perspectives Tutor Tales

Your essay doesn't flow as well if you go text by text. Linking your texts is essential. This module is confusing =S

GOODLUCK!

 

[pyjama27]

do you have a sample essay i could use as a guide?? it would be much appreciated!

Generally for most essays this is the best approach to structure

1. Introduction
2. Idea 1 about conflicting perspectives.
   1. Discuss prescribed text in relation to Idea 1
   2. Discuss 1st related text in relation to Idea 1
3. Idea 2 about conflicting perspectives.
   1. Discuss prescribed text in relation to Idea 2
   2. Discuss 2nd related text in relation to Idea 2
4. Conclusion

Source:

FAQ: Unpacking Advanced Module C: Conflicting Perspectives � Tutor Tales

Your essay doesn't flow as well if you go text by text. Linking your texts is essential. This module is confusing =S

GOODLUCK!