TV Show FRIENDS

My topic is the t.v show “Friends”

Create an outline for your Media Analysis Project. Your outline should show the key points you will bring up in the paper. You will want to start to integrate your research in support for your key points. You can use the example outline below as a guide.

  • Introduction
    • Opening to capture interest
    • Transition sentence that leads to thesis – Even though this paper is an analysis using a specific approach, your paper should have a thesis. This thesis should frame the way you choose to approach the six perspectives.

      Example Thesis: “Reaction to a barely functional cartoon family is as varied as the life experiences and attitudes of the viewers who watch it. If you are a fan of animated films, the cartoon may be appealing because it reminds you of your childhood. If you grew up in a similar home, you may laugh about like situations involving your family. If you enjoy watching the symbols of popular culture being nudged off their pedestals, you will appreciate the humor of the program. But if you think cartoon characters should be reserved for children and their concerns, you probably will be offended at the many adult themes and jokes expressed during the half-hour”.

      – From Visual Communication Images with Messages 4th edition, Paul Martin Lester, p. 203

  • Body 
    • Personal Perspective
      • Personal reflection on the topic
    • Historical Perspective
      • Key point supported by research
      • Key point supported by research
    • Technical Perspective
      • Key point supported by research
      • Key point supported by research
    • Ethical Perspective
      • Key point supported by research
      • Key point supported by research
    • Cultural Perspective
      • Key point supported by research
      • Key point supported by research
    • Critical Perspective
      • Key point supported by research
      • Key point supported by research
  • Conclusion
    • Wrap up essay by summarizing or restating your thesis.