Persuasive Essay by
The most important form of writing in academics whether for class or for standardized tests is the same skill of persuasion that is monumentally important in life. This 6 page laminated guide has the essentials of building a level of persuasion that cannot be beat. With the task of "selling a jar of trouble" the breakdown of skills to selling an idea, concept or viewpoint in essay form are just as useful for a speech, debate or a sales pitch. Boost scores for essays and on standardized tests for less money than the cost of lunch. Communication & Ethos Goals The Target Audience The Unintended Audience Engaging the Audience Authority & Audience Identifying with the Audience (Immersion) Venue Matters The Vexed Problem of Literacy Outline: How to Persuade People to Buy Trouble Sample Persuasive Essay & Breakdown
Doing Film Studies by
Doing Film Studies examines what it really means to study film, encouraging the reader to question the dominant theories as well as understanding the key approaches to cinema. This book provides an overview of the construction of film studies - including its history and evolution - and examines the application of theories to film texts. Important questions discussed include: Why does film studies need a canon? What is the relationship between authorship and genre theory? What is screen theory? How do we read a film text? Why is the concept of the spectator important to film? How is film involved in national identity? What is meant by a 'film industry'? Aimed at students in their final year of secondary education or beginning their degrees, Doing Film Studies equips the reader with the tools needed in approaching the study of film.
Film Studies by
This engaging and accessible introduction explores the intricacies of the film world to show how anyone can gain a broader understanding and a more pleasurable experience of film. Addressing general questions about why and how to study film, topics discussed include: the movie industry, from Hollywood to Bollywood who does what on a film set the history, the technology and the art of cinema theories of stardom, genre and film-making. Including illustrations and examples from an international range of films drawn from over a century of movie-making and a glossary of terms for ease of reference, Film Studies: The Basicsis a must-have guide for any film student or fan.
Film Studies for Dummies by
Film Studies From Hollywood to Bollywood, explore the fantastic world of film Whether you're preparing to study film at university or you simply have a passion for cinema, you're bound to enjoy this book. Here's where you'll learn how people communicate ideas in films, how the industry works and who's on the team, the impact of film on popular culture, the different genres and styles, film theory, the joys of animation and so much more. Explore far-reaching effects - examine the narrative, artistic, cultural, economic and political implications of cinema Compare and contrast film and reality - explore conceptual frameworks for a film's relationship to reality Find out just how they do it - discover how stories are developed in movies and how a storyline is related to broader issues in society Work out what it's all about - get to grips with avant-garde cinema and find out what such films really offer Take the incredible world tour - sample the unique styles of cinema in Europe, Japan, India and other countries Go larger than life - learn about greats in the industry, venture into film analysis and look at the transitions into 21st century cinema Open the book and find: How people tell stories in film Ways film is used to explore current issues and attitudes Responsibilities of cinema tographers and producers The mysteries of mise-en-scene All about digital-age animation Auteurs from the 1930s to today What poststructuralism and postmodernism really mean Ten must-watch movies
An analytical essay means you present some kind of argument, or claim. It is not a summary. An analytical essay will concentrate on how the information was presented.
To analyze something is to ask what it means. Your thesis statement should be answering a HOW or WHY question. A strong thesis makes a claim that needs proving. It provides the writer (and reader) with a clearly focused lens to view the subject. Be specific with your thesis statement.
We are used to watching films for entertainment. As students, though, we have to be more diligent in how we treat a film. A film is something we can read just as carefully and consciously as a book or article. Before getting started make sure you understand the assignment and keep in mind the questions you need to answer.
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