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Closing paragraph
(1) ‘Thus’ signals to the reader that the essay is coming to a considered
conclusion based on the arguments made in the body of the essay.
(2) The first sentence reiterates the central argument about the flaws in
the auteur theory.
(3) Sentences two to six summarise the arguments against the auteur
theory. 
(4) The last sentence leaves the reader with something else to think
about: the influence of recent critical theory on our attitude to
auteurism.
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AMPLE ESSAY
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A FILM STUDIES ESSAY

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SAMPLE ESSAY 10: 
A POLITICS ESSAY
Writing essays about politics and political history clearly shares
common ground with history essays. You have to have your facts at your
fingertips and familiarise yourself with the accepted terms of the subject
area. Your close analysis has to be backed up with relevant and specific
examples that illustrate the points you are making. 
Assignment: What factors led to the landslide victory for the British
Labour Party in the 1945 election?