Coursework - introductions and analysis

Reinvigorateds,

getting back to your coursework now it has been marked (or, taking it seriously if you missed the deadline), work hard and ask me specific questions during the tutorials I will be doing.

Ensure your introduction follows the right structure. The introduction in hard copy first draft is due on Tuesday and the completed folder is due Tue 21st Feb.

Introductions:

• why you chose the theory area and data - what makes this an interesting and useful investigation? (remember to be academic not rampantly enthusiastic)
• a summary of what you know about that theory area including a range of theories and how they connect/contrast
• what you have focussed in on from all of those and why
• therefore what your hypothesis is
• how you will test it (which features of language will you quantify/explore?) and why

There is a clear flow here that is essential for getting good marks in AO1 (the structure and flow of your investigation and the clarity and precision). Really think about the reader's needs - what do I need to know so I can understand your thinking and good decisions?