DC 123: 16-17
- A very large ship is benefited very much by a very small helm in the time of a storm
- Cheerfully do all that lie in our power
- Take the path of least resistance in order to survive the storm
Introduction is the small helm; this sets the scene
Question drives the introduction
If you get the right question, everything will flow
Patterning and foreshadowing = flow, support (evidence), confidence
The research question is the last note of your introduction
It should build, it should work & clearly conclude with the question that you're asking
What makes bad movies bad?
- too predictable
- too trite
- didn't end "right"
- no climax
- no novelty
- too repetitive
- unmet expectations
What makes good movies good?
- well-written
- dialogue
- delivery (acting)
- timing / pacing
- classic
- timelessness
- danger / tension
- resolution
- passion
How does this relate to writing a grant or dissertation?
- believable
- pertinent, important, relevant
- timing and pacing
- urgency
- placement of tension (people are dying)
- passion (metered? bridled?)
Funnel Technique
- open up by "hanging on the cliff" - set the hook and keep the tension
- start general and taper down - direction downward - to the central question
- discussion of global issues down toward the local issue
- what about leading out with the chorus?
- keep people turning pages with the momentum
- too much tension without some pause/resolve doesn't keep people either
"The most needy kids don't learn to read."
Why don't they read? I want to know!
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