Modes of Documentary - The expository mode.

The expository mode: This mode focuses on issues in an argumentative frame using a traditional narrative structure, mediated with a narrator who directly addresses the audience. There is a direct and constant relationship between the narration and images or film footage which in concession are in support of the argument of the film. The narrator may also appear as a 'character' for example, in many of David Attenborough's films documenting many issues that affect the planet and it's inhabitants. This helps to show that the issue is important and it does involve the viewer, it also evokes a bigger reaction. It is used to question content that the viewer may be aware of but unsure of what the causes are, in which rhetorical questions are used and later possible answers could be given to build up an understanding of an issue. The purpose of the footage is to strengthen the narrative that is being spoken, so that when a view is given there is evidence to back it up and make it more valid.

This documentary type is used quite frequently, and other media forms such as film features, news stories, and television programs rely on it as a way of transferring information. It is easy to create however can lead to a biased view, although with the footage as evidence this wouldn't be as likely.
Personally I think this mode is most effective for a more serious documentary as you can research your topic or hypothesese and illustrate your findings in a clear and precise way, and then further evaluate and interpretate the information that has previously been found to what it is like now.

Research notes.

Are schools really preparing students for the 'real' world?

 These websites show that there is a trend not only in this country but throughout other parts of the world. Schools are becoming ill prepared for the advances in technology and students become ill prepared for the rise in expectations that come with the move from secondary education to college and sixth form level, and then to university level. In order for students to be equipped with the necessary skills to advance through further education then these skills need to be taught from a younger age and intergrated into other subjects.

The gaurdian: Secondary schools are not adequately preparing students for higher education

This article says "In the past few years there has been extensive debate on "dumbing down" in British secondary-school education. By this it is meant that standards are falling, examinations are universally easier and all students achieve better results". However if you compare viewpoints of students now and their parents, then in most cases the parents may not understand the work their children have been given as the intensity and difficulty of work has increased. So because of this I would argue that this statement is false and would argue that expectations are rising and therefore the standard of work must then have to increase to keep up with this demand. In order to prove my point, I will create a questionnaire and hand it to pupils and their parents. In this time I can ask whether they feel prepared for university and work, and their parents views on whether they feel satisfied with the not the grades their children were getting but the skills that school should be teacher to prepare their children for later on in life.

Are Business Schools Preparing Students for the Real World

In this abstract it notes that Hospitality Programs are failing to meet industry needs for skilled and competent employees. The question that they started with was "Are Business Schools Preparing Students for the real world? The case of 'Hospitality Revenue Managers". They use evidence from the field and start with an answer in which they go on to use relevant information and reasoning to specify certain points that are of 'slow response' and to where improvements can be made. It follows up this information with a mapped out future of what this can result in if it carries on, and how it will effect the individual and the economy.

http://www.teachingexpertise.com/articles/schools-prepare-students-for-work-423

The title of this article is 'Schools have a long way to go to prepare students for work' Now the title has caught the attention of the reader, the first paragraph goes on to say which group of people it is most likely to affect. Reports from key researchers is used for example Ofsted, this makes this information stand out, as it has been found from an official source rather than from a secondary and less reliable source. The article is broken down into paragraphs so it is easier to read and understand why that information has been put there, it also helps to highlight individual problems as the headings are a guide to the next pieces of information. Towards the end of the article, it starts to point out what other schools are doing to make sure that help prepare students for work, which helps to point out what other schools can do in order to help in any way they can for their students.

 4thought TV

The documentaries shown here are five minutes long and show a person talking about a topic, popular or not, that is significant to them. They express their view and the views of others as not to show a biased view, and they give evidence to back up the points they are making. It uses mainly rhetoric content in order to get the viewer thinking about their view on the issue as well as look at the other points of view. Information from the papers and on the internet is used to either argue for or against this chosen topic, but alternative arguments are used so that the documentary doesn't become biased. It usually ends with a question which is left deliberately unanswered so that when it has finished, the viewer can continue to think of possible answers and understand that other people can and do have different views to them, and to accept that not everyone is going to agree with what you believe in.

documentry notes

Concrete Circus
Showing a different side to sport and talent in younger people in a way that connects with younger generations.

Forgotten places, ordinary people, sports has now become a popular topic.

Telling of story that helps connect so people have an insight into where it all started, he strayed from social conventions to pursue his dream that in the end he achieved. Showed great determination and put up with injuries. Showing that it is challenging and tough, and that they have to stick to deadlines, it's not all about fun and you have to put effort in and practise.

Personal achievements, sacrifices and views of others around them and how it has affected them and what they think about it.

Publicised certain equipment so became instantly more popular. Made with simple shots that show clearly what is happening and reinforce what is being said, also close up shots of relevant people who are giving their opinion. Shots of people working are used to show how simple it is to do but the lengths they will go to achieve their vision.
Names and occupations are given to make what is being said stand out.
This is not just their dream but they do it for others as well, they don't have many other options for work so they have to get recognition for what they do.
It shows the journey, even filming from point of view shots out the plane window.