Live stage productions, such as musicals, plays, ballet and opera convey both a story and a range of emotions by using a number of different media. Discuss your chosen element of communication theory in the context of a production of your choice.

Live stage productions, such as musicals, plays, ballet and opera convey both a story and a range of emotions by using a number of different media. Discuss your chosen element of communication theory in the context of a production of your choice. Write an essay of 1600 words using one of the titles shown. Please note that diagrams, quotes, appendices and tables do not constitute part of the word allocation. This essay is worth 40% of the marks available for the module. Marking Criteria 15% Presentation and style 15% Conforming with instructions 25% Content and knowledge 25% Thinking, analysis and conclusion 10% Methodology 10% Practical and interpersonal skills Understand the question/title They are 3 things to look at -topic/content words or phrases,these tell you the main subject of the assignment -limiting/focus words,these tell you what aspects of the topic to write about direction words,these tell you what to do Think critically as you read and research relate what you read directly to the essay question which aspects of your research are relevant?in what way? what do they indicate? how will it help you to adress the question? Evaluate the source itself,e.g -is the argument clear and consistent? -is the evidence underpinning and convincing? Compare views,e..g -points of agreement/debate between scholars Relate everything to the question As you write ,keep in mind the fundamental rule of essay writing:Answer the Question Discuss-probably the most common word to appear in essays titles and usually requiring analysis and evaluation of evidence as well as weghing up arguments and drawing conclusions. Use signpost(linking )words to create flow within paragraphs,e.g -in addition to these arguments,it is worth considering... -furthermore,x has pointed out that... -similarly,more recent research by z.... One paragraph per theme/topic/aspect of topic -Topic sentence:make the first sentence of each paragraph the key one:it should signpost the content and main argument of the paragraph -Supporting sentences:these utilise evidence to support the argument -Concluding statement:how does the evidence support your point?/reflect critically on the point. Make clear points Again,Think critically:what is the difference between descriptive and analytical writing?Use analytical writing ,e.g adress the question,explores in a critical way the key fact,evaluate strenghts and weaknesses of the argument and the evidence presented REFERENCE YOU SOURCES,use references to support your thougts Rephrase ideas rather than substitude words USE QUOTATION MARKS WHERE APPROPIATE Check punctuation and grammar when you review USE CLEAR ,SIMPLE AND FORMAL LANGUAGE Be concise ,avoid using unnecessary words Avoid using contractions e.g -cannot:not can't,was not:not wasn't Avoid informal,conversational or inappropiate language or colloquialisms, e.g -the respose to the idea was really great -the response to the idea was positive. USE REFERNCES IN ORDER,REFERENCE YOUR DIRECT QUOTATIONS. Have a clear ,well developed and sustained argument. Standard academic presentation is required, including: ? Concise and appropriate business language ? Fully referenced using the Harvard system which includes a single alphabetical order bibliography containing all sources used for each piece of work ? Unless advised otherwise, all work should be typed and space 1? ? Please note that all submitted work must use the Times New Roman font, regular style and font size 12. STYLE Keep to an academic essay style,write in the third person BIBLIOGRAPHY Harvard Convention Direct quote(surname,year,page) Indirect quote Surname(year) Bibliography Surname,initial.(year)title publisher Introduction sets the scene/present a map for reader,tries to capture the readers interest and ussualy starts with the title or a part of it Body This is the main section of the essay where you will discuss in more depth the issues raised by the question the structure of this section should follow that signposted in the introduction Each major theme or issue should be explored in a logical sequence Make sure: -you adress the question -you cover all the important points -the points you make are clear -you avoid narrative writing Your arguments should be supported by appropiate use of primary sources(letters documents) and secondary sources(books and articles by academics) They should also engage ,where appropiate,with relevant areas of debate in your field Conclusion Essay need to have a clear ending Summarise the main points of your arguments Make it clear In the conclusion you don't add anything new never just summarise what you already said in the essay and should be reasonably substantial -a good paragraph ,rather than two or three sentences. Sorry if they are too many things but you have usefull tips in there to make my essay the best. -