Movie research paper

Specifications: The writing workshop (parts I and II) is due Friday, July 10, via online submission to Blackboard by 11:59 p.m. This writing lab is worth 5% of the final grade.

Part I: To help in the writing process, you will draft the introduction of the film/TV research paper. The introduction should introduce the topic and focus of the paper and, most importantly, provide a thesis statement that makes a definable, arguable claim about a film or TV show. The estimated time for completion of this discussion response is 4-6 hours.

Keep in mind an effective introduction: (1) hooks and orients a reader; (2) presents a question or problem that the essay will address; (3) establishes why the question or problem is interesting and warrants investigation; and (4) clearly and directly states a thesis statement. Keep in mind also that an effective thesis cannot be answered with a simple “yes” or “no.” A thesis is not a topic; nor is it a fact; nor is it an opinion. An effective thesis should: (1) tell what you plan to argue; (2) make a definable, arguable claim; and (3) be as clear and specific as possible.

Part II: Respond to at least one other student’s writing workshop. Please note the fact that you cannot view a peer’s response until you post your discussion response. Failure to follow the specifications will substantially decrease your grade.

The goal of the peer review is for you to read a classmate’s work carefully and to assess the quality of their work. Below is the rubric that will increase sensitivity to the standards of performance for the film/TV research paper. The objective is to be better at distinguishing subtle but significant differences between achievement that is accomplished and achievement that is exemplary and achievement that is emerging or nascent. Equally important is to provide you with insights as to the strengths and limitations of your film/TV research paper before its final submission on Tuesday, August 4.