Investigation Structure Revision Notes

Investigation Structure

Key Components

1. Introduction

• Clearly state your investigation aim.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the selected literary text.
• Avoid mere description; instead, outline the analytical framework you will use.

1. Literary and Non-Literary Material

• Choose relevant texts that connect meaningfully to your investigation aim.
• Justify your selection of non-literary material and explain its relevance.

1. Analysis

• Use appropriate linguistic and literary methods to analyze both types of texts.
• Build connections between the literary text and non-literary data, highlighting how they inform each other.

1. Secondary Reading

• Integrate ideas from secondary sources to enrich your analysis.
• Ensure that these references are contextualized within your investigation.

1. Conclusion

• Draw conclusions that directly address your investigation aim.
• Explain how your findings stem from your understanding of the literary text and the non-literary material.

1. Presentation

• Present evidence clearly, ensuring that your main argument is not overloaded with information.
• Include appendices for selected evidence and provide accurate citations and references.