This document provides an outline for structuring an essay on the historical representations of youth in media. It includes suggested paragraphs on introducing the topic, discussing historical stereotypes of youth subcultures over decades, analyzing two case studies through applying relevant media theories, and concluding with a summary and predictions for future representations of youth informed by historical references and changing media landscapes.

1. G325: SECTION A
ESSAY
LO: To restructure your essay plan to ensure
a valid response is arrived at in the time
allocated

2. Introduction
What will your essay be based
on:
•Explain the question
•The case studies
•Emphasise you will reference
theory / theorists

3. Introduction
PASTE IN YOUR
INTRODUCTION

4. P1: Historical Discussion
Discuss the historical representations of
youth:
• Emphasise negative stereotypes since the
construction of youth (post 1950’s)
• Refer to three examples over the decades
with use of the key words ‘subculture’ and
‘stereotypes’
• Keep your discussion simple and
straightforward

5. P1: Historical Discussion
PASTE IN YOUR
HISTORICAL DISCUSSION

6. P2: Case Study 1
With reference to the essay question discuss your case
study applying theory to specific examples.
• Overview of case study
• Introduce theorist
• Apply theory to example/s from the text
• Introduce second theorist
• Apply to example/s from the text
Improve your Mark
• Does your case study link to any relevant examples in
other areas of the media?

7. P2: Case Study 1
PASTE IN YOUR
PARAGRAPH 2 (Case Study 1)

8. P3: Case Study 2
With reference to the essay question discuss your case
study applying theory to specific examples.
• Overview of case study
• Introduce theorist
• Apply theory to example/s from the text
• Introduce second theorist
• Apply to example/s from the text
Improve your Mark
• Does your case study link to any relevant examples in
other areas of the media?

9. P3: Case Study 2
PASTE IN YOUR
PARAGRAPH 3 (Case Study 2)

10. Conclusion and Future Predictions
Conclude the main points raised in the essay and make
predictions about the continuing representations of youth:
• Summarise main points
• Attempt to draw in Uses and Gratifications / Culticvation
theory
• What do you think the future representations of youth will
be?
• What has informed your viewpoint?
Some points to consider: Youth’s loss of identity /
Impact of the internet and Social Networking /
Historical references / Media’s reliance on
steretypes / Changing political climate

11. Conclusion and Future Predictions
PASTE IN YOUR
CONCLUSION / FUTIRE
PREDICTIONS