(Unit 4) Updated Essay Plan

 24/10/23
(Unit 4) Updated Essay Plan.


Title
  • Something along the lines of 'The World of Cassette Tapes' or 'The Rise and Fall of Cassettes'.

Introduction - 100 words
  • Basic overview of what I'll be discussing.
  • Sets the tone for the essay.
  • Very simple description of what cassettes are.

The First Compact Cassette - 300 words
  • Talk about the inventors.
  • What was the first compact cassette?
  • What about other types of cassettes?

The Walkman - 300 words
  • What was the walkman?
  • What effect did it have on cassettes?
  • Why was it perceived by some as negative and what is the walk effect?

CDs Versus Compact Cassettes - 300 words
  • When did CDs come along and who made them?
  • Why did they overtake cassettes so easily?
  • Talk about how this effected the cassettes market.

The Revival of Cassettes - 300 words
  • Why are cassettes coming back in the present day?
  • Talk about how modern artists are selling cassettes, encouraging the craze.
  • Will this 'revival' continue?

Conclusion - 200 words
  • Give my opinion on cassettes and what I've learnt.
  • Subtly recap on the topics I've discussed.
  • Give a final closing sentence on cassettes overall.

Harvard Reference List
  • Write all my references out using Harvard referencing and don't forget to cite them in text throughout.