I am writing a Summative Essay and I need assistance in creating an outline to organize the paper. I will provide the question and topic of the paper below with several readings, lecture slides, and notes for references and additions for the outline below as well as instructions for the paper to keep in mind when forming the outline.
***I only need an outline and not a paper***
Question: In an age of networked digital communication, media imperialism is no longer a concern. Discuss.
Position: I would like disagree with this statement – media imperialism is still a concern, even during the age of networked digital communication.
Examples for this paper/outline can come from any or all of the readings provided below as well as any other additional relevant and scholarly readings found online. If listing quotes and/or references to readings, please provide appropriate page numbers (use as many readings as possible)!
For the essay, the instruction state:
Structure
Clear introduction in which you identify clear thesis statement and the steps you will take to answer it
Main body of text: 3-4 clear points that help you make you thesis statement
Clear conclusion in which you sum up central argument, justify why you have made it, outline why it is important for global media and communications
At start of essay
Framed and situated in the literature
Reading & Research
Make sure you move beyond each week’s set texts – this will help you build on the arguments we have explored in class
Aim is for you to develop your own critical analysis that build on but importantly goes beyond points discussed in class
At a minimum consult with the recommended readings – you also get marks for showing you have conducted your own research and reading to generate you own literature review into relevant scholarship (i.e. work in global media and communications)
Argument
As above, aim for critical rather than descriptive points – contextual, specific, and justified arguments, rather than vague or descriptive claims
You must use academic evidence to support your claims
Including empirical material is good, but must be supported by academic evidence – case studies should not replace the engagement with the relevant academic texts and theories
Case studies should be used in a way that allows you to apply your argument to the ‘real’ world – they should not replace your engagement with the literature
Anticipate adversaries – engage critically with your own argument
Language
Avoid informal language (e.g. “don’t” always should be “do not”, “it’s” always should be “it is” etc.).
Referencing
All quotes (direct or paraphrased) need a page number
Make sure the style you select is consistent
Any web materials (from news media for eg) need date you last accessed them
Journal articles need article title, author name, year of publication, name of journal, volume and issue number, and article page numbers
Any books need author name(s), year of publication, book title, place of publication, publisher
Additional Notes:
– Do not make the essay a summary of your notes. Focus on the theoretical argument, drawing on notes to fill out the substance of the essay.
– Avoid a colloquial or casual style and adopt an academic style of writing. An academic style will aim for accuracy, logic and analysis. An exciting presentation of what you believe to be the case rather than what the literature supports will not compensate for the absence of accuracy, logic and analysis.
– Include an introductory paragraph indicating how you will interpret the essay question, why this is an important or significant issue, and how the essay will provide an answer. Define key concepts as you use them and refer back to the question so that the essay is focused.
– It is generally helpful to provide some detailed examples of the issues discussed. Case studies are sometimes appropriate, but these should be carefully justified and not dominate the essay. Consider alternative arguments or contradictory evidence that may raise problems for your argument and indicate how you might resolve these issues.
– A methodological focus may be included: eg, what empirical difficulties are involved in addressing the question or operationalising concepts? Or a historical focus: how has the problem changed over time or how have people previously attempted to address the question? Decide what your focus is and do not attempt to include all possible approaches.
– Include a concluding section in which you reflect upon the arguments and issues discussed in the body of the essay and link these back to the essay question. This conclusion may also refer forward to future developments in research and in society.
Please make this outline as detailed and organized as possible. Please include potential thesis statement with a 5-8 paragraph organization (Introduction, 3 main points with 2 paragraphs per point, and Conclusion). Please make sure that the thesis statement previews the main points of the paper and how the question itself will be answered. This is imperative. Thank you!!
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