Thursday 13th March 2025
| Question number | What went well? | What could be improved? | What am I going to do to improve? |
| 1 | Included theorist Judith Butler and gender performativity and linked to Figure 1 | Include Levi-Strauss theory of structuralism Define deconstruction and cultural codes correctly | Revise relevant theorists |
| 2 | Included David Hesmondalgh’s ideas | Include Livingstone and Lunt regulation theory and link to question | Rewatch The Killing and No Offence Revise relevant theorists |
| 3 | Included Clay Shirky and Jonathon Haidt good use of key terminology | No conclusion and did not evaluate theories | Practice structure for 25 markers Learn to effectively evaluate a theory |
| 4 | Justified arguments on whether producers of magazine companies should target specialised audiences Included Laura Mullvey’s theory on The Male Gaze Included David Hesmondalgh’s ideas on risk | No conclusion Too much waffle and not enough facts / stats | Be more time efficient for 25 markers and include conclusions and evaluations |
- Secured target grade – grade C – 48/84
- My personal target grade – B – 51/84
- To achieve a higher grade, work on structure for 25 markers and always leave time to write a conclusion to ensure my argument is clear. Also, be clear on what theorists should be mentioned and include them at the beginning of my answer, evaluate theorists and stay relevant and consistent throughout essays