INTRO TO THE EXAM + THE TOPIC AREAS

THE CRITICAL RESEARCH EXAM

· 7 broad topics to choose from

· Each student selects a focus of study within their chosen topic area

· 2 hour paper, 2 compulsory questions

· Each question worth 45 marks

· 4 A4 sides of research data can be taken into the exam

Same questions every year:

Question 1 – analysis of, and reflection upon research methods
Question 2 – analysis of research findings

The topics are:
o Advertising
o Children and the Media
o Community Radio
o Crime and the Media
o Television Drama
o Women and Film
o World Cinema