This week, we had a feedback-focused session. I spoke with Nigel about the topic I had initially chosen for my critical report, which was about animation in general and its influence on our lives and the meanings behind it.
During our discussion, he pointed out that my topic was too broad. While the subject itself is interesting, approaching animation as a whole could easily lead to unfocused writing and surface-level observations. He advised me to narrow the topic down and choose a more specific angle, so I wouldn’t get lost in overly general or repetitive arguments.
This feedback helped me realize the importance of precision in academic research. A more focused research question will allow me to go deeper, be more critical, and build a clearer argument instead of trying to cover everything at once. After this conversation, I started thinking more carefully about which aspect of animation truly interests me and how I can frame it in a way that is both manageable and meaningful for a critical essay.