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Week 8: Final Research Paper Instructions
Survey of Film: The Movies
The Final Research Paper
In the course
Survey of Film: The Movies
, students must complete an original research paper with a minimum of 1000 words. The paper must adhere to the scholarly conventions and documentation standards of APA or MLA guidelines.
Choose one of the following options for your final research paper:
Option 1: The Influence of Orson Welles’
Citizen Kane
(1941) on Films Covered in the Course
Genre: Drama
Prompt:
Orson Welles’
Citizen Kane
(1941) is widely regarded as a landmark in filmmaking, influencing generations of films through its groundbreaking cinematography, narrative structure, and editing. Analyze how
Citizen Kane
has impacted the films discussed in the course, including:
Ridley Scott’s
Alien
(1979)
Alfred Hitchcock’s
Rear Window
(1954)
Francis Ford Coppola’s
The Cotton Club
(1982)
Bill Duke’s
Hoodlum
(1997)
Barry Jenkins’
Moonlight
(2016)
Discuss its influence in areas such as cinematography, editing, lighting, narrative, sound, and overall innovation.
Option 2: The Influence of Orson Welles’
Citizen Kane
(1941) on Joel Coen’s
The Tragedy of Macbeth
(2021)
Genre: Drama
Prompt:
Analyze the stylistic similarities between Orson Welles’
Citizen Kane
and Joel Coen’s
The Tragedy of Macbeth
(2021). Explore Coen’s cinematic techniques in areas such as cinematography, editing, color, sound, narrative, and theatrical presentation.
Note:
The Tragedy of Macbeth
is available on Apple TV+. Students may use free trial subscriptions for access.
Formatting Requirements
The research paper should follow these guidelines:
Introduction and Structure:
Include an introduction with a thesis statement, supporting paragraphs with evidence, and a strong conclusion.
Paragraph Structure:
Each paragraph must contain:
A clear topic sentence
Scene analysis to support your claim
References to secondary sources
Commentary linking the material to your thesis
Formatting:
Margins: One inch on all sides
Heading: Aligned to the left, including:
Full name
Course title
Instructor’s name
Date
Title: Centered beneath the heading
Header: Right-aligned with your last name and page number
Indent all paragraphs
No extra spacing between paragraphs
References: Begin on a new page
Week 7: Rough Draft Submission
Students must submit a rough draft of their research paper by Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM.
The rough draft will be evaluated on:
Introduction, thesis, supporting paragraphs, and conclusion
Critical analysis and lens of examination
Correct use of in-text citations and references (APA/MLA format)
Grammar, punctuation, and tone
Plagiarism compliance
Adherence to formatting guidelines
Final Submission Instructions:
Use the same document submitted for the rough draft.
Address all comments and resolve all feedback provided in the rough draft evaluation.
Delete all comments before final submission.
Ensure the paper meets all requirements outlined in the grading rubric.
Attachments:
10697888_1_Week-7-The-Rough-Draft–ENG290-.docx
10697888_2_Week-8-The-Final-Research-Paper.docx