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How toResearch
forEssays
Figure 1, Survival(c2008)
(Yr 1 Photography)
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An Essay is the Discussion of What Has BeenWritten on a Topic
Introduction & analysis of
referenced evidencefrom published sources,
in order to form answers
to essay questions
Figure 3.An Essay Is. (c2012)
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Evidence isInformationyou introduce, interpret & analyse in youressay to explain/demonstrate application of theory:
mainly
Text (example?)
but if relevant, also
Visual (example?)
Figure 4. Evidence. (c2012)
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Finding Evidence/Information: The research process
1. Analyse the brief/essay question
2. Identify key-words from the brief
3. Use key-words (& related lecture words/terms) to search library catalogue
4. Identify relevant published sources: books
5. Read about what has been written on topic
6. Identify the focus of your essay
7. Choose relevant evidence/information inwhich to quote & discuss to form answer
Figure 5. Finding Evidence. (c2011)
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Note-taking from Text-based SourcesWhen Researching:
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Figure 6, Reading and Note-taking. (c2011)
n Read to get an understanding of whatis being said
n Identify and note key usefulinformation in the form ofquotations
or paraphrases
nNote full details of where theinformation came from so you are able
to reference it correctly
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Plagiarism is Stealing!!!
it is when someone
attempts to use informationor images in their work
without referencing the
sources fully and correctly.
It should be very clear what
information is book andwhat is your discussion of it.
Figure 7. Plagiarism is Stealing. (date unknown)
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Referencing Quotations &Paraphrases
1.Source details in brackets after information used in essay. E.g.:
always indicate where a quotation starts and ends using quotation marks,
paraphrases do not have quotation marks round them (Jones, 1999: 124)
2.With full details at the end of essay on a page headed Bibliography. E.g.:
Bibliography
Jones, P. (1999). How to Reference. UK: Palgrave Publishers
Stevens, J.C. (2011).Authors in Alphabetical Order. Oxford: Uni Press
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Referencing Information from a Book
Example of what should be immediately
after quotation or paraphrase
Example of what shouldbe in Bibliography*
*Explanation of whatshould be in Bibliography
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Referencing Image:in the essay & Illustration List)
Figure 8. Praying Hands (c1508)
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If referencing photos you have taken
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*Explanation of whatshould be in the List of
Illustrations
Example of what should be written underthe image in your essay/text
Example of an image in your essay/text
Example of what should be in the List ofIllustrations*
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Quotations and Images Should NOTjustappear in your essay from nowhere.
Figure 9.Appear From Nowhere. (c2011)
It must be:
introduced, analysedand its relevance toyour discussionmade very clear
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It was the art work of younger children which firstattracted the attention of educators more than ahundred years ago. This focus on children's art workconvinced them that there were better ways ofteaching art to children than simply teaching themskills.John Ruskin, art critic and author, in his bookElements of Drawingcondemned formal art lessonsfor children,he states I do not think it advisableto engage a child in any but voluntary practiceof artit should be allowed to scrawl at its ownfree will (Ruskin, 1907:18).What Ruskin appearsto be saying is that children should be allowed toplay with art as opposed to being taught arttechniques.This notion could allow children todevelop their own unique style and confidence if the
child is able to express themselves in this way.However, for some children who are less able, forexample, may be visually impaired, without anintroduction to materials and some basicintervention, the child may miss the sameexperience.
Introduction & Analysis of a Quotation & Paragraph Structure
1. Explanation of paragraphfocus
2. Introduction of quotation3. Explanation of what
author was discussingwhen quote was removed
4. Quote 5. (reference)6. Interpretation of what
author is saying
7.Analysis & conclusionsdrawn from the quotation
8. Conclude point ofparagraph & lead ontofocus of next point
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It was the art work of younger children which first
attracted the attention of educators more than ahundred years ago. This focus on children's art workconvinced them that there were better ways ofteaching art to children than simply teaching themskills.John Ruskin, art critic and author, in his bookElements of Drawingcondemned formal art lessons
for children,he statedthathe felt children shouldonly be allowed to engage in the practicing of artif and when they felt inclined (Ruskin, 1907:18).What Ruskin appears to be saying is that childrenshould be allowed to play with art as opposed tobeing taught art techniques.This notion could allowchildren to develop their own unique style and
confidence if the child is able to express themselvesin this way. However, for some children who are lessable, for example, may be visually impaired, withoutan introduction to materials and some basicintervention, the child may miss the same experience.
Introduction & Analysis of a Paraphrase& Paragraph Structure
1. Explanation ofparagraph focus2. Introduce paraphrase3. Explain context of
paraphrase
4. Paraphrase5. (reference)6. Interpret7. Analyse & draw
conclusions
8. Conclude point ofparagraph & lead ontofocus of next paragraph
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Chanels eye for construction meant that she
was able to manipulate most fabrics into acomplimentary silhouette. Figure 1 shows
Chanels maxi-dress created in 2012, made
predominantly from jersey and lace.What this
image shows is a full-length evening gown,
which hugs the figure around the waist, butflares out towards the feet. The front part of the
bodice is fitted, with a low scooping neck at the
back. The sleeves are capped and made from
lace.(NOTE: here you will give your analysis of
this image in relation to the topic of your
paragraph mentioned in your opening sentence/
s) (NOTE: here is where you conclude the point
of this paragraph and lead onto the point of the
next)
Introduction & Analysis of an Image & Paragraph Structure
1. Explanation ofparagraph focus
2. Introduce image(mention the figurenumber of the image)and its relevance
3. Describe the relevantparts of image that weare seeing/looking at
4. Analyse & drawconclusions
5. Conclude point ofparagraph & lead ontofocus of next paragraph
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Research is Not.
Writing what you know on a topic
Taking information from lectures/handouts
Trawling the internet, google or wikipedia
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Essay Writing is Not.
Copying information from books/articlesexactly as written without saying who/where the information has come from -referencing
Copying ideas from books/articles in yourown words without saying who/where theinformation has come from - referencing
Writing a biographical or historical account
relating to the question
Piecing together referenced informationbut not introducing and analysing it
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Using the terms you have identified read what
has been written to scope area & gainunderstanding:
- Look in Critical theory section of library
- 770.1 Critical theory relating to photography:e.g. Photography Reader (general books maycontain essays on topic),
e.g. Perception and Imaging (specific books
relating to topic)
Identify what the focus of your essay will be: e.g.examples of work and theories to apply
Choose quotations and images.
So what can you do at thisstage?
Figure 10, Reading and Note-taking. (c2011)
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Keep ALL guides,hand-outs and notes
on:
how to research, write
and reference essays
in ONE file.
You will need them forEVERY assignment Figure 11. Recording Information, (date unknown)
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List of IllustrationsFig.1:Saelinger , D. (c2008) Survival. [photograph]. Found at:
http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/2008/08/everyday-survival/laurence-gonzales-text (Accessed: 3.09.12)
Fig.2:Fittal, A.(c2011) Tracey. [photograph]. In possession of: the author: UK
Fig.3:Photographer unknown. (c2012)An essay is. [photograph]. Found at: http://jackolibrary.blogspot.co.uk/ (Accessed: 3.9.12)
Fig.4: Alton Police Department (c2012) Evidence. [photograph]. Found at: http://www.altonpolice.com/content.cfm?pageID=43 (Accessed: 3.9.12)
Fig.5:Ritchie, G. (2011) Finding Evidence.[film still]. Found at: http://fandangogroovers.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/sherlock-holmes/ (Accessed:3.9.12)
Fig. 6: Photographer Unknown. (c2011) Reading And Note-taking. [photograph]. Found at:
http://myfrenchcountryhome.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/reading-out-loud.html (Accessed: 03.09.12)
Fig.7:Photographer unknown. (date unknown) Plagiarism is Stealing.[photograph]. Found at:http://unsuckdcmetro.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/pickpocket-metro.html (Accessed: 3.9.12)
Fig.8:Durer, A.(c1508) Praying Hands. [brush drawing on paper]. Found at: http://chawedrosin.wordpress.com/2008/08/05albrecht-durer/ (Accessed:
20.09.09)Fig.9:Stacie (2011)Appear From Nowhere. [photograph]. Found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stacieandthebartonboys/5445399107/ Accessed:
3.9.12)
Fig.10:Photographer Unknown. (c2011) Reading And Note-taking. [photograph]. Found at:http://myfrenchcountryhome.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/reading-out-loud.html (Accessed: 03.09.12)
Fig.11:Photographer unknown (unknown date) Recording Information.[photograph]. Found at:http://persisperindu.blogspot.co.uk/2010/08/effective-note-taking.html (Accessed: 3.9.12)
Fig.12:(Fittal, A.(c2011) Tracey. [photograph]. In possession of: the author: UK
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