ART 150: THE CULTURAL USES OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Nancyʼs formula for structuring an academic research paper (2,000-2,500 words)

Art 150 • Fall 2017

introduction (250 words; about 1 paragraph) • open with an interesting statement about your topic • segue into an (obvious) thesis statement • provide a brief overview of essayʼs trajectory background information (500 words) • include relevant background/information to set up essay discussion; this could include explaining key ideas, concepts, theorists, etc. main discussion points (1000-1500 words) • have 2 or 3 key ideas

• for each KEY point: state your idea and describe it (explain it) then discuss and analyze it and refer to a specific photograph(s)

note: all your discussion points should explain your thesis statement; if it doesnʼt relate to the thesis statement, edit it out. conclusion (250 words; about 1 paragraph) • summarize the thesis statement/argument • finish with a great closing statement/thought, for example:

o future implications of your topic o your personal stake in the essay, etc.

remember: -cite your sources using footnotes -have smooth segues between sections of your essay -no subheadings in your essay