Unit 5 Essay Plan (Page 1)

,Question 1: Understanding research methods and interpreting research data

1.           Introduction – an overview of your understanding of the significance of the topic -Sexualisation of women and Superhero films -Being comparable to action films based on attitudes and storylines addressed -2016 have an increased in superhero films in UK and Ireland -increase in Superhero TV shows -Sky TV: DC Superhero shows -Fandoms- their identity (cosplay)

2.           What are the Conclusions made of the article [executive summary] and what connections are there to theories (Audience) and debates (Technology positive or negative impact)? -Female Superheroes are sexualized in the movies -Comics book have declined massively in the latter part of the 20th century -Superhero TV shows have become more popular than movies -Superheroes- negative impact on young boys -Superhero fatigue- -More men go and see the movie -Cosplay consumption- U&G theory

3.           Analyse & Evaluate the research methodology used – surveys? Interviews? How suitable are the tools they chose? Are they collecting the right data to support these findings? -Secondary sources (Quotes, online research, opinions from people) -Methodology is mostly secondary research

4.           Which Qualitative AND Quantitative data is presented in the findings and how balanced is it? -Qualitative research: quotes, interviews, online websites which state opinions rather than facts- reliable -Quantitative research: stats, chars/graphs, percentages. -There are more Quantitative research than qualitative in the article

5.           How Trustworthy is the qualitative compared to the quantitative? Is it valid or reliable? Is there any bias? -Quantitative research: includes stats, charts/graphs/percentages- trustworthy as it presents the research- all valid facts and information -Qualitative research- isn’t 100% trustworthy- can be biased since its based mostly on opinions and online research- not reliable -Qualitative research could be bias as it is other people's opinions