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Y13 baseline assessment learner response

1) Type up your feedback in   full  (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). WWW: You've got the basis of a good response in each question so now it is about learning the CSPs in detail and developing exam technique. EBI: Revise CSPs so you have more specific examples from the products.       - Add clarity to your points and avoid repetition.       -Focus ruthlessly on the question every time- how useful, how successful etc. 2) Focusing on the BBC  Newsbeat  question, write three ways it helps to fulfil the BBC's mission statement that you  didn't  include in your original assessment answer. Use the mark scheme for ideas. INFORM: Includes politics, economics , crime, sport and entertainment. EDUCATE: Harassment of women which serves to educate both male and female listeners ENTERTAIN: sport or entertainment content which helps to fulfil the remit to entertain. 3) Question two asked you how  useful  media effects theories are in

Taylor Swift: Audience and Industries

Audience Background and audience wider reading Read  this Guardian feature on stan accounts and fandom . Answer the following questions: 1) What examples of fandom and celebrities are provided in the article? Stan accounts are like roving reporters in that they comment on the action live and as it happens, Stans often have an emotional connection to stars and the themes they represent.  2) Why did Taylor Swift run into trouble with her fanbase?  Presale for Taylor Swift’s tour turned into a battle royale for fans locked out of Ticketmaster’s system 3) Do stan accounts reflect Clay Shirky's ideas regarding the 'end of audience'? How?  Stan accounts, dedicated to fandoms and celebrities, Fans create and share content and engage this shows the active role rather than just consuming media. Read  this Conversation feature on the economics of Taylor Swift fandom . Answer the following questions:  1) What do Taylor Swift fans spend their money on?  Taylor Swift fans are known for