Saw & Soul Template -

State the problem, research question, and the “Saw” (analytical cut/breakdown) and “Soul” (core meaning/purpose) approach.

| Dimension | Saw (2004) | Soul (2020) | |-----------|---------------|----------------| | Core theme | Survival through moral choice | Finding your spark | | Conflict | External traps / Jigsaw’s ideology | Internal identity vs. expectation | | Transformation | Physical suffering → appreciation of life | Mental shift → appreciation of small moments | | Symbolism | Reverse bear trap, puppet | Pizza slice, leaf, 22’s button | | Audience affect | Fear, disgust, catharsis | Wonder, melancholy, joy | saw & soul template

Restate soul of the argument.

Apply the “Saw” (dissection) and “Soul” (interpretation) to your data. State the problem, research question, and the “Saw”

Implications, limitations, future work.

Present your original argument, framework, or data — the heart of the paper. (APA, MLA, Chicago as needed)

(APA, MLA, Chicago as needed)