Section B Essay Overview

1. Section B
Collective Identity Response
LO: To highlight the structure of the collective identity essay.

2. Introduction
Introduce the topic /
purpose of the essay

3. The Media / Mediation /
Stereotyping
Highlight the power of
the media
What is mediation?
How do stereotypes
relate to your
discussion?

4. Historical Reference
Discuss representations of
youth over time
Refer to 3 examples
explaining the stereotypes
Refer to a relevant event
for each

5. Case Study 1
Introduce case study 1
Apply theory (if possible
apply 2)
Closing statement

6. Real Life Events 1
Relate a news story to your
case study to support your
argument
Ensure you know the
source and reference it
properly

7. Case Study 2
Introduce case study 1
Apply theory (if possible
apply 2)
Closing statement

8. Real Life Events 2
Relate a news story to your
case study to support your
argument
Ensure you know the
source and reference it
properly

9. Conclusion
Highlight media’s dependence
on negative stereotypes
Comment on predictions of what
the future representations of
youth are (consider loss of
identity/impact on internet being
the focus of the media)
Are there signs of any hope?