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Paper Instructions:
Mobile media are shifting our relationship to the notions of public and
private. They facilitate new ways of being both attentive and inattentive, of connecting and disconnecting with others. Critically discuss using academic work and relevant examples.
Overarching argument
– You will state the overall argument and the major points in your
introduction
– It will be revisited in the conclusion
– Broken into steps
– Organize the structure of the essay around your argument
– E.g. each section might address one part of your overall argument
Structure
– As you develop your argument, think about how you would
order and connect the parts of your overarching argument
– What needs to come first?
– Remember to take the time to define important terms, and that this
should be done before you start to use them
– Sections and subheadings
– Divide the essay into sections with subheadings to help organize your
argument.
– Take particular care with writing the start and end of sections so that
they transition smoothly
Introduction
– High Impact Statement/teaser
– Explanation – more soberly explain why this is important
– Thesis statement
– Outline of argument by listing major sub-points
Thesis Statement and conclusion
– Introduction, Conclusion, and 6-8 body paragraphs