essay
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abstract_format_rough_draft_instructions.docxAbstract format
Director, Film Title, Year
A few sentences about why you chose the particular film.
A few sentences detailing what you intend to argue.
A list of at least three sources (one historical and two critical or vice versa)
1. The final draft will need to be 3-5 pages long.
2. Please use correct spelling, punctuation, paginate, etc.—goes without saying, but...
3. Be sure in your rough draft to explicitly state your thesis/argument in the first paragraph.
4. Your arguments are not assertions or speculations, but rather based on evidence. This evidence is found first in the film, and secondarily in the source material, and critical and historical texts that you have located.
5. Watch the movie and read the texts that you have chosen to consult—again this goes without saying, but...
6. I want to see multiple (5-7) citations in this paper (APA is fine), which means after quoting or alluding to a specific text you indicate where its from with a parenthetical containing the author’s name and the page number (Kolchin, 47). For this specific assignment, when citing the movie itself, no citation is needed.
7. Don't be lazy, be thoughtful, put in the time, and be proud of your work.
8. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this project.
