I want to write an essay about comparing animations in different countries (the United States and Japan). First of all, there are many factors that affect a country’s art form and style, such as cultural background, wars, colonial history, national characteristics, etc. I want to focus on one of the special points to advance my content. Therefore, I chose the point of national character.
American and Japanese animation undoubtedly leads to the world animation trend. The animation works of the two countries have completely different styles, but under the wave of globalization, there is also a trend of convergence. In this essay, I want to focus on the differences between the two countries’ animations
Planning
In an essay of 1500 words
Introduction and conclusion are 10-15% 500 words (approx).
Body of the essay is 70-80% 1000 words
Simple structure
1. Introduction
2. Discussion or argument (debate), divided into sections
3. Conclusion
1. Introduction
A little basic background about the key subject area (just enough to put your essay into context).
Explanation of how I am defining any key terms.
—What is national character and what aspects of animation (characters, scenes, stories, colours, composition) are affected?
A road-map of how my essay will answer the question. What is my overall argument and how will I develop it?
A confirmation of my position
Why reference?
Demonstrates that you have critically analysed the topic
Supports the arguments you are making
Demonstrates the breadth of your research
Substantiates the theories and discussion you present
Differentiates between your own opinions and those of others
Allows the reader to see the material used, check interpretation of information and locate the sources you have used
What is a reference? 1. Books 2. Pamphlets, booklets and brochures 3. Journals, magazines and newspapers 4. Audio and visual sources 5. Visual art and graphics 6. Interviews and discussions 7. Public performances and events (including theatre, dance and music) 8. Electronic sources (websites, weblogs, online forums) 9. Government publications 10. Legal documents
Credit should be given in two places
In-text (citation):
Referred to in the body of the essay using the author’s surname, year of publication and page number
End-text (bibliography or reference list):
Listed at the end of your essay
Bibliography
A list of all the books / sources you have used, which appears at the end of every essay
Should appear on a separate page to the essay
Listed in alphabetical order of author’s surname regardless of the source
If citing multiple items by one author, list chronologically and by letter (1993a, 1993b). You will also list them in this way in your IN-text referencing (citations)