Stage 1 - Pre-Writing

Analysing the topic

•Identify the topic, focus, instruction

–Topic: Broad topic to be investigated

–Focus: The specific aspect of the topic to be investigated

–Instruction: How you should approach your discussion

Examples:

–Discuss

–Analyse

–Agree/Disagree

–Compare/contrast

Stage 1 - Pre-Writing

Analysing the topic

•Discuss some of the negative effects of the increasing sponsorship in sport

Identify the topic, focus, and instruction

Stage 1 - Pre-Writing

–Topic

–Discuss some of the negative effects of the increasing sponsorship in sport

Stage 1 - Pre-Writing

–Focus

–Discuss some of the negative effects of the increasing sponsorship in sport

Stage 1 - Pre-Writing

–Instruction

–Discuss some of the negative effects of the increasing sponsorship in sport

Stage 1 - Pre-Writing

Research and planning

•Check the assessment criteria carefully

•Brainstorm

•Research WIDELY

–Familiarise yourself with ‘Search Summons’ and databases on the Library page

•Go to a library info session

–E.g. “Top library tips in under 30 mins”

–Use library services and ask for help if you’re struggling

Stage 1 - Pre-Writing

Research and planning

•Be careful with internet research!

•How valid is the source?

•Is it referenced / peer reviewed / part of a trustworthy + reliable source?

•Don’t use Wikipedia, blogs, personal webpages or forums for references!

Stage 1 - Pre-Writing

Research and planning

•Map out your ideas

•Don’t try to keep everything in your head

•Put it on paper

•Don’t start your essay until you know where you’re going