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Plot Summary/Critical Analysis paper



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Sun Oct 05, 2008 8:46 pm
Flemzo says...



So for my IS 101 class, we had to watch the movie "Crash" (excellent movie, everyone should see it), then write a paper on it, which consists of a plot summary and a critical analysis of the movie. Having the movie fresh in my mind, I know what I want to say about it; however, I always have trouble starting my papers, because I don't know how to grab someone's attention.

I know that as soon as I start the paper, everything else will just fall into place. How should I go about my introduction?

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Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:06 pm
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What are you analysing? What aspects are the most relevant? Start off with an introductory sentence, but never use 'I' in relation to 'I am going to show you in this fabulous essay...' Don't do that.

For example, for my media coursework I started off with...

"A film trailer is a medium used to introduce a film..."

I doubt that helped, but I tried :)
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Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:05 pm
Caligula's Launderette says...



I always write the hook to my paper last, because I am pretty rubbish at them. My advice is to find some quote, fact, or interesting tidbit and use that is your hook.

Here's a breakdown of an introduction paragraph if that helps any.

> Hook
> General Information
> Thesis & Plan of Development

Perhaps, after you write the rest of the essay, the hook might come to you.

Good luck.
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