MS3 - Research Investigation

Structure of essay:

• Introduction - What you intend to research and how? What theories you intend to use?

• Textual analysis - What you are investigating in your texts. What is revealed. Points of discussion should relate to detailed analysis.

• Applying theory - Theoretical approaches need to be applied to reveal similarities and differences. Important discussion points and development of argument.

• Reference to research - Research should support argument and points of your discussion. Referencing should be explicit and related to your bibliography.

• Logical flow to essay - The essay should develop the argument in a logical way.

• Conclusion - Main points of the essay should be pulled together in the conclusion to round off your argument. Don't add new points at this stage.