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Week 12 June 3/4 - Thesis Draft Presentation When sending emails, remember: ï‚§ What you want to communicate ï‚§What you need to know ï‚§Make a good impression by being polite & professional 5 Make it easy for the reader to: ï‚§Read ï‚§Understand, ï‚§if its important to you, to: ï‚§Respond 6 What is wrong with this email? 7 Hi! On Monday night I submitted an incomplete version of the final essay of ASIA1104, and I would like to give an explaination for that.I have been really sick since last Monday which had resulted in significant impairment of my ability to work the essay, and I am still recovering from it as of today. Attached as proof is the 2nd section of the application for a replacement exam of another course filled in my GP.
Thank you for your kind understanding.Can I have an extension for my first assignment and BTW, my cat died and I am suffering significant trauma so where do I get the right form to asks for extensions. Please get back to me ASAP because I need to Know! 8 What is wrong with this email? Count the ways! Remember, you want to be professionals so you need to think about how professional your communications & documents look Hi/Dear Gerry/Dr Groot This is REN Mosheng from your ASIA 7001 Course (Thursday 2.00PM Workshop) I just want to inform you that due to illness, I couldn’t submit the final complete version of my essay by March 39.
I have attached the relevant medical documents from my doctor as evidence. Based on this, I would like to request to able to submit the finalised version of my essay. Is this OK? Can you open the Myuni portal for me or shall I send you the final version directly? Regards, Mosheng Ren 9 Hi/Dear Gerry/Dr Groot This is REN Mosheng from your ASIA 7001 Course (Thursday 2.00PM Workshop) I just want to inform you that due to illness, I couldn’t submit the final complete version of my essay by March 39.
I have attached the relevant medical documents from my doctor as evidence. Based on this, I would like to request to able to submit the finalised version of my essay. Is this OK? Can you open the Myuni portal for me or shall I send you the final version directly? Regards, Mosheng Ren 10 Sending Files- You have only yourself to consider Academics have: ï‚§Numerous undergraduates ï‚§Post Graduates ï‚§Research ï‚§ADINISTRATION EMAILS! ï‚§Colleagues 11 Student files = Myfirstdraft.doc What we need REN_Mosheng_7001_2021_Thesis_CH1.draft_25-03.doc What I return REN_Mosheng_7001_2021_Thesis_CH1.draft_25-03.GG26-03.doc 12 Final Point After your first or second email to staff You don’t have repeat, “I am Ren Mosheng†Just hello/dear Gerry Sign off with name at the end For more information See my PPT PDF on MyUni – re University emails For more general advice 15 .
Your Assignment 2. How do you find them? 3. How many entries? 4.
What sort of sources? 5. Role of Supervisors 6. EndNote? 17 Things to Bear in Mind ï‚§What is your topic? ï‚§What is the RQ ï‚§What kinds of materials do I need/Can I find ï‚§Am I being judicious & Selective or simply using whatever comes up first?
18 First, a warning ï‚§In 2019 I had an Annotated Bibliography as a part of one of my courses ï‚§This was marked in about week 6 ï‚§But at the end of the semester, I discovered only3/140 students had done any more research ï‚§Lesson? ï‚§It should not be the end of your research! 19 Your Assignment ï‚§To review the literature on your topic ï‚§Assess the current state of understandings on your topic ï‚§Discover who the authorities on your topic are ï‚§Find the key texts (theory & research) ï‚§Look for useful examples that you can learn from ï‚§Demonstrate your depth of reading & understanding 20 Your Assignment In conjunction with your super visor, & in light of the class with Ursula, discuss the key search terms and basic texts you are assumed to have read on your topic.
Super visors can give you shortcuts to finding some of key texts & authors 21 Your Assignment ï‚§A minimum of twenty sources (20-25) from books & journals ï‚§Any other sources which may be relevant but are less academic must be extra ï‚§App words per citation – perhaps a bit more if crucial 22 Assessment will include your lists of: ï‚§Databases searched ï‚§Key words used ï‚§Some indication of number of overall results found ï‚§Eg 250 on Database X 23 ï‚§Justifications – ï‚§HOW & WHY you chose the sources you evaluated 24 Things to Bear in Mind ï‚§What is your topic? ï‚§What is the RQ ï‚§What kinds of materials do I need/Can I find ï‚§Am I being judicious & Selective or simply using whatever comes up first?
25 Details for Annotations • Provide the full bibliographic citation. • Indicate the background of the author(s). • Indicate the content or scope of the text. • Outline the main argument. 26 Details for Annotations • Provide the full bibliographic citation. • Indicate the background of the author(s). • Indicate the content or scope of the text. • Outline the main argument. 27 Details for Annotations ï‚§Indicate the intended audience. ï‚§Identify the research methods if applicable. ï‚§Identify any conclusions made by the author/s. ï‚§Discuss the reliability/authority of the text. 28 Details for Annotations ï‚§Highlight any unique/helpful/special features of the text e.g. charts, graphs etc. ï‚§State the strengths and limitations of the text. ï‚§Discuss the relevance or usefulness of the text for your research. ï‚§Present your view or reaction to the text. ) In this article Trevor et al. review the influences of pay & job opportunities in respect to job performance, turnover rates & employee motivation. (3) The authors use data gained through organisational surveys of blue-chip companies in Vancouver, Canada to try to identify the main causes of employee turnover and whether it is linked to salary growth. (4) Their research focuses on assessing a range of pay structures such as pay for performance and organisational reward schemes. ) The article is useful to my research topic, as Trevor et al. suggest that there are numerous reasons for employee turnover and variances in employee motivation and performance.
HOWEVER, What we also want is an indication of the level of authority of the sources/authors (which is a relative attribute) EG. Trevor et al, have been the pioneers in this area of research and their theoretical work is now common in most writings on this topic. ) The main limitation of the article is that the survey sample was restricted to mid-level management,(7) thus the authors indicate that further, more extensive, research needs to be undertaken to develop a more in-depth understanding of employee turnover and job performance. (8) This article will not form the basis of my research but is useful supplementary information 34 In your presentation you have to show ï‚§You have a good idea ï‚§It is practical given your time constraints ï‚§You have some idea of what to do ï‚§You have already developed some knowledge on the topic 35 In your presentation you have to show ï‚§You have already developed some knowledge on the topic ï‚§You know the authorities on the topic ï‚§You are up-to-date on the topic & the “State of the Field†Ideally, you have found a Research Gap MAITCC Week 4 Slide Number 2 Announcements Key Due Dates Emails Emails Emails cont.
Emails cont. Emails cont. Emails cont. Emails Emails Emails Slide Number 14 Emails Emails Annotated Bibliographies Annotated Bibliographies Annotated Bibliographies Annotated Bibliographies Annotated Bibliographies Annotated Bibliographies Annotated Bibliography Assignment Annotated Bibliography Assignment Annotated Bibliographies Annotated Bibliographies Annotated Bibliographies Annotated Bibliographies Annotated Bibliographies Annotations Annotations Annotations Annotated Bibliographies Annotations Bibliographies & Research Presentation Bibliographies & Research Presentation Annotated Bibliographies Annotated Bibliographies References Topic: a critical discourse analysis of audience response to CCTV documentary ‘Taking a bit of china’ Explanation of my topic: watching the most viewed video (a bit of china), then classify the comments that you think are useful and valuable, using ‘critical discourse analysis’ to analyse these comments.
So, you need to search some bibliographies about ‘critical discourse analysis’ method which you may use in your essay. Our focus is on ‘critical discourse analysis’ instead of the documentary, so don’t search many bibliographies about ‘a bit of china’. Requirement: Structure: 1. A table (as shown in picture) Reminder!!! The data base cannot all come from google scholar, as most of articles from google scholar are not reliable.
You could search them in school’s library. Structure 2: introduction (no words limitation) Explain: What is your topic? To what extend do you understand this topic? Why did you choose this topic? Structure 3: 20 literature reviews for these bibliographies. (the structure of the literature reviews is in the PPT, have a look from page 30-34, and each key need to be marked number) I need 20 bibliographies in total, words for each bibliography. the bibliographies that you searched online must be cited by a lot of people (at least 100, you can see the details on google scholar) or must be written by a very famous scholar/professor, and it must an academic article/journal (English articles are better).
However, you may use some articles that you think it’s very important and useful for your essay topic, and it doesn’t need to be quoted by many people, but you have to explain the reason why this article is useful. Here’s the assignment requirements.
Paper for above instructions
Introduction
The proposed research topic revolves around a critical discourse analysis (CDA) of audience responses to the CCTV documentary “Taking a Bit of China.” This documentary presents a broad narrative about China's engagement with the global community, highlighting various socio-political dimensions. Critical discourse analysis serves as the methodological lens through which we will scrutinize the comments and reactions from the audience regarding this documentary. The focus on CDA is an intriguing and relevant choice, given its emphasis on how language reflects social power dynamics and influences public perception (Gee, 2014).
As an emerging field, critical discourse analysis invites multidisciplinary exploration and fosters an understanding of how discourse shapes interactions among social groups (Van Dijk, 1997). I chose this topic to gain insights into the ways in which media representations can inform and alter public attitudes and to assess the significance of audience discourse in constructing narratives around national identity, culture, and geopolitical dynamics. The utility of CDA in analyzing these comments provides an opportunity to uncover the intricate relationships between language, power, and ideology, particularly concerning documentaries that serve as tools for societal engagement.
Annotated Bibliographies
The following bibliography compiles 20 key texts relevant to critical discourse analysis that will support my research. Each entry includes bibliographic citations, background information on the authors, the scope of the works, main arguments, intended audience, research methods, and their relevance to my research on the documentary and audience response.
1. Gee, J. P. (2014). How to Do Discourse Analysis: A Toolkit. Routledge.
- Author Background: James Paul Gee is a prominent linguist and education researcher well-known for his work on discourse analysis.
- Content & Argument: This book offers a step-by-step approach to understanding discourse analysis and its practical applications across various contexts.
- Intended Audience: Academics and students interested in linguistics and education.
- Research Methods: Qualitative analysis of discourse case studies.
- Usefulness: This text provides foundational knowledge and practical tools for conducting CDA, serving as an essential resource for understanding audience responses in my research.
2. Van Dijk, T. A. (1997). Discourse as Structure and Process. SAGE Publications.
- Author Background: Teun A. van Dijk is a leading figure in discourse studies and has published extensively on discourse analysis and its social implications.
- Content & Argument: The book examines the structures of discourse and their impacts on social cognition and social practices.
- Intended Audience: Researchers and scholars in linguistics and social sciences.
- Research Methods: The book synthesizes case studies and theoretical discourse frameworks.
- Usefulness: It provides a comprehensive theoretical backdrop for analyzing how audience discourse reflects societal structures, crucial for my analysis of the documentary’s reception.
3. Foucault, M. (2003). The Archaeology of Knowledge. Routledge.
- Author Background: Michel Foucault was a French philosopher known for his thoughts on power relations and discourse.
- Content & Argument: This work explores how knowledge and discourse shape historical narratives and societal structures.
- Intended Audience: Scholars in the fields of philosophy, sociology, and cultural studies.
- Research Methods: Analyzes historical texts and discourses through a philosophical lens.
- Usefulness: Foucault's exploration of discourse will inform my analysis of how the audience's comments reveal underlying societal values and power dynamics.
4. Fairclough, N. (2010). Critical Discourse Analysis: The Critical Study of Language. Routledge.
- Author Background: Norman Fairclough has extensively contributed to discourse analysis and its critical applications in society and media.
- Content & Argument: The book emphasizes the relationship between language and social change, exploring how discourse impacts perceptions and power relations.
- Intended Audience: Linguists, media analysts, and social scientists.
- Research Methods: Qualitative CDA with examples primarily from media texts.
- Usefulness: Fairclough's framework will guide my analysis of how comments reflect and construct social realities in response to the documentary.
5. Wodak, R., & Meyer, M. (2015). Methods for Critical Discourse Analysis. SAGE Publications.
- Author Background: Ruth Wodak is an influential figure in discourse studies, focusing on the intersection of discourse and social injustice.
- Content & Argument: This book presents various methods and theoretical frameworks for conducting critical discourse analysis.
- Intended Audience: Researchers across linguistics, political science, and sociology.
- Research Methods: A blend of qualitative and quantitative approaches in CDA.
- Usefulness: It will help structure my methodology to systematically examine audience discourse in reaction to the documentary.
6. Bacchi, C. (2009). Analysing Policy: What's the Problem Represented to Be? Pearson Australia.
- Author Background: Carol Bacchi is a recognized scholar in policy analysis and discourse.
- Content & Argument: Bacchi argues for understanding policy discourse as a means of representation, urging critical examination of how problems are framed.
- Intended Audience: Policy analysts and scholars interested in critical theory.
- Research Methods: Case study analysis of policy documents.
- Usefulness: This work offers critical insight into how audience comments can reflect societal framing, relevant for the documentary's critical analysis.
7. Meyer, M. (2009). Critical Discourse Analysis: Theoretical and Methodological Innovations. Springer.
- Author Background: Michel Meyer has contributed to discourse theory and its methodologies.
- Content & Argument: This book focuses on innovative approaches within CDA and their applicability in analyzing modern discourse.
- Intended Audience: Social scientists and linguists.
- Research Methods: Empirical analysis and theoretical case studies.
- Usefulness: It enriches my understanding of new methodological tools for analyzing discourse patterns.
8. Johnstone, B. (2008). Discourse Analysis. Wiley-Blackwell.
- Author Background: Barbara Johnstone is a significant scholar in discourse analysis and sociolinguistics.
- Content & Argument: This comprehensive overview addresses various aspects of discourse analysis, including its social context and implications.
- Intended Audience: Students and researchers in linguistics and communication studies.
- Research Methods: Qualitative discourse analysis with examples from speech and text.
- Usefulness: The text explores factors influencing audience discourse, aiding my analysis of viewer comments on the documentary.
9. Hodge, R., & Kress, G. (1993). Social Semiotics. Cambridge University Press.
- Author Background: Robert Hodge and Gunther Kress are known for their work in semiotics and discourse analysis.
- Content & Argument: The book elucidates the relationship between social practices and semiotic resources used in communication.
- Intended Audience: Scholars in communication and cultural studies.
- Research Methods: Semiotic analysis of media texts.
- Usefulness: It informs my analysis of how semiotics plays a role in framing audience responses to media discourse.
10. Kress, G., & van Leeuwen, T. (2006). Reading Images: The Grammar of Visual Design. Routledge.
- Author Background: Gunther Kress and Theo van Leeuwen are noted for their contributions to visual semiotics and discourse analysis.
- Content & Argument: The authors explore how visual images communicate meaning and how these meanings are affected by discourse.
- Intended Audience: Media analysts, educators, and researchers in visual culture.
- Research Methods: Qualitative analysis of visual data.
- Usefulness: This text aids in examining how visual narratives in the documentary influence audience interpretations and responses.
11. Silverstein, M. (2005). Humour in Social Life: A Sociolinguistic Approach. In J. Holmes & M. Meyerhoff (Eds.), The Handbook of Language and Gender. Wiley-Blackwell.
- Author Background: Michael Silverstein is renowned for his contributions to linguistic anthropology and sociolinguistics.
- Content & Argument: This chapter discusses language's social functions, particularly humor in social interactions, emphasizing power dynamics.
- Intended Audience: Linguists and sociologists.
- Research Methods: Ethnographic studies and discourse analysis.
- Usefulness: Provides insight into interpreting humor in audience discourse, aiding in the comprehensive analysis of responses.
12. Potter, J., & Wetherell, M. (1987). Discourse and Social Psychology: Beyond Attitudes and Behaviour. SAGE Publications.
- Author Background: Jonathan Potter and Margaret Wetherell are pioneers in discourse psychology.
- Content & Argument: This work emphasizes the role of discourse in constructing social reality and shaping psychological understanding.
- Intended Audience: Psychologists and researchers in social sciences.
- Research Methods: Analysis of narrative accounts and discourse patterns.
- Usefulness: It supports my analysis of how audience responses reflect and construct social views around the documentary.
13. Billig, M. (1996). Talking of the Royal Family. Routledge.
- Author Background: Michael Billig is known for his works in social psychology and discourse analysis.
- Content & Argument: Examines discourse surrounding the British monarchy and how public narratives influence identity.
- Intended Audience: Social psychologists and cultural studies researchers.
- Research Methods: Discourse analysis of media representations and public comments.
- Usefulness: Illustrates how public sentiment towards authority narratives, like the documentary, is shaped through discourse.
14. Koller, V. (2009). Fashioning the Feminine: Women’s Magazines, Consumer Culture, and the Feminine Ideal. Palgrave Macmillan.
- Author Background: Veronika Koller specializes in critical discourse analysis in fashion and gender studies.
- Content & Argument: The work examines how women’s magazines construct feminine identity through targeted discourses and representations.
- Intended Audience: Gender studies scholars and cultural analysts.
- Research Methods: Qualitative analysis of magazine discourse.
- Usefulness: Provides insight into constructing gendered narratives, relevant for understanding audience interpretations of identity in the documentary.
15. Tapp, A., & Wibberley, C. (2011). Discourse Analysis: A Creative Approach. ED-Press.
- Author Background: Andrew Tapp and Charlotte Wibberley focus on creative approaches to discourse research.
- Content & Argument: This book discusses innovative methods for analyzing discourse and engaging audiences creatively.
- Intended Audience: Researchers and educators interested in innovative discourse methodologies.
- Research Methods: Case study analysis and creative approaches to discourse.
- Usefulness: It introduces creative analytical techniques, encouraging a nuanced examination of audience comments.
16. Jones, R. H. (2012). Discourse Analysis: A Resource Book for Students. Routledge.
- Author Background: Rod Gardner Jones is an established author in discourse analysis methodologies.
- Content & Argument: This resource provides practical guidance on conducting discourse analysis.
- Intended Audience: Undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Research Methods: Various qualitative analytical frameworks.
- Usefulness: Serves as a practical guide for implementing my CDA of audience responses.
17. Edwards, D., & Potter, J. (1992). Discursive Psychology. SAGE Publications.
- Author Background: Derek Edwards and Jonathan Potter are key figures in the field of discursive psychology.
- Content & Argument: They explore how discourse constructs social action and interactional meanings.
- Intended Audience: Social psychologists and discourse analysts.
- Research Methods: Empirical analysis of conversational data.
- Usefulness: Useful for analyzing conversational comments and their implications in the audience responses to the documentary.
18. Sacks, H. (1992). Lectures on Conversation, Volume 1. Blackwell.
- Author Background: Harvey Sacks is known for founding conversation analysis and its implications in social discourse.
- Content & Argument: The lectures cover the mechanics of conversation structures and their use in understanding social interaction.
- Intended Audience: Researchers in sociolinguistics and conversation analysis.
- Research Methods: Transcriptions and detailed analysis of spoken discourse.
- Usefulness: This work provides a foundational basis for analyzing how spoken and written comments operate in social contexts, particularly relevant for my analysis.
19. Wodak, R., & Boukala, S. (2015). Critical Discourse Analysis: History and Future. In J. Flowerdew (Ed.), Discourse in Context: Contemporary Applied Linguistics. Routledge.
- Author Background: Contributors include Ruth Wodak, a significant figure in CDA, and Sofia Boukala.
- Content & Argument: They overview the history of CDA and its significance in contemporary linguistic research.
- Intended Audience: Linguists and applied linguists.
- Research Methods: Historical case studies and discourse theoretical frameworks.
- Usefulness: Highlights the evolution of CDA, encouraging a broader analysis of audience discourse over time and its implications.
20. Hammersley, M. (2008). Reading Ethnographic Research: A Critical Guide. London: Sage.
- Author Background: Martyn Hammersley specializes in research methodologies and their critical evaluation.
- Content & Argument: Critically reviews ethnographic methods and their interpretations in research.
- Intended Audience: Methodology researchers and social scientists.
- Research Methods: Analysis of ethnographic practices and interpretative frameworks.
- Usefulness: Offers a critical perspective on interactions in research contexts that could parallel audience engagement in the documentary.
Conclusion
This annotated bibliography provides a strong foundation for analyzing audience responses to the documentary “Taking a Bit of China” through critical discourse analysis. Each source illustrates the breadth of theoretical and practical insights into language use, media influence, and social discourses. Utilizing these references will enrich my research and enhance the analytical depth of audience comments, revealing the complex interplay of language, power, and societal narratives.
References
1. Gee, J. P. (2014). How to Do Discourse Analysis: A Toolkit. Routledge.
2. Van Dijk, T. A. (1997). Discourse as Structure and Process. SAGE Publications.
3. Foucault, M. (2003). The Archaeology of Knowledge. Routledge.
4. Fairclough, N. (2010). Critical Discourse Analysis: The Critical Study of Language. Routledge.
5. Wodak, R., & Meyer, M. (2015). Methods for Critical Discourse Analysis. SAGE Publications.
6. Johnstone, B. (2008). Discourse Analysis. Wiley-Blackwell.
7. Hodge, R., & Kress, G. (1993). Social Semiotics. Cambridge University Press.
8. Kress, G., & van Leeuwen, T. (2006). Reading Images: The Grammar of Visual Design. Routledge.
9. Silverstein, M. (2005). Humour in Social Life: A Sociolinguistic Approach. In J. Holmes & M. Meyerhoff (Eds.), The Handbook of Language and Gender. Wiley-Blackwell.
10. Potter, J., & Wetherell, M. (1987). Discourse and Social Psychology: Beyond Attitudes and Behaviour. SAGE Publications.