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Some people write the introduction first to help focus the writing ahead. Others leave it until last when they are clearer about the content.
An introduction sets the scene for the writing ahead. It does this by outlining the writing’s focus, explaining its importance and providing a map of the main points that will follow. In terms of length, introductions normally take up to 10% of your word count.
Tip
Some people write the introduction first to help focus the writing ahead. Others leave it until last when they are clearer about the content.
* Note: this is not a suggestion for structure.
What? This essay will discuss the work of Grayson Perry who has become a well-known craft artist within the last decade. The ceramist’s work often features controversial subject matter which relates to his life as a child, violent events in the world, and his experience as a transvestite man. Why? This subject has been chosen to answer the question due to an interest in ceramics and developing aspects of art that make a personal and social comment. How? Perry’s work will be analysed through specific examples chosen to represent different time periods. The intention is to gain an understanding of how an artist’s life can connect to their practice.
Conclusions also take up around 10 % of your word count. They restate your aims, summarise your findings and make a final conclusion in answer to your title. Additionally, you can sometimes consider the future of the topic in terms of research, actions or practice. Avoid introducing any new information such as extra evidence, which should feature within your main argument.
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Revisit your paragraphs; make a list of the key findings.
* Note: this is not a suggestion for structure.
What? This essay aimed to analyse the connection between Greyson Perry’s ceramics and his life. Two emerging themes included the use of Perry’s experiences as a child and as a transvestite man living within the contemporary world to make a provocative comment on innocence and violence. While working with a traditional form of art, Perry challenges the viewers’ perceptions about his chosen medium of ceramics and the functions of art within a postmodern era. So what? Overall, his symbolically charged imagery leaves the viewer wanting more knowledge about his life, and this provides a greater appreciation and understanding of his work. Now what? In terms of further research, it would be interesting to explore how Perry utilises other mediums such as textiles.
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