Please watch the film attached & Write a film analysis paper based on Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1951
Assignment details:
800 words minimum. This is about 3-4 pages double spaced, as per MLA or Chicago style.
Total Word count does Not include your Works Cited page, which appears at end of paper.
Write one clear thesis paragraph. Be really clear on your thesis. A thesis can be a simple question about the film for which you want to answer. You don’t have to use fancy words (or hide behind them). The thesis can be stated as simply as…”In this paper, I will be analyzing the …..” Here is a good step by step example for developing a thesis statement: https://writingcommons.org/article/formulating-a-thesis/
Research online and through the library online and find three different source types that support your topic. These will appear at the end of your paper on the Works cited page).
A newspaper article about your film (from a reputable source).
A video online (perhaps an interview with the Director or other crew member? Do not simply find the film trailer, You want something that supports your thesis.
An academic journal (research using the Library database. For academic research and writing, I suggest starting with the following three online search catalogs available at the library online.
Literature Resource Center
Pro Quest Research Library
Jstor
Why use an Academic Journal? These are peer reviewed journals.
Some examples of Academic journals focusing on Cinema are: Screen, Project MUSE, Quarterly Review of Film and Television, Film Comment.
Make sure your paper is labeled using your last name, first name, and course number.
Carefully proof read your paper.
Submit before the final closing of our final module. This assignment is posted on Canvas for you to upload your file or copy and paste into the text entry box.
Remember – If a student is found guilty of copying from another paper, this is plagiarism, and results with an F grade and reported to Dean of School.
