Films and Documentaries as Modes of A Communication

1. Length: 12 – 15 paragraphs, 1,000 – 1,500 words, This is approximately 5 – 7 pages or more in length 2. A cover page with RUNNING HEAD 3. 1-page annotated bibliography in APA format 4. Four (4) academic resources – minimum requirements: 1 book, 2 Academic Journal Articles and 1 periodical (newspapers/trade journal are the only.com internet resources permitted). I. Introduction A. Attention getting question, alarming statistic, or dramatic statement B. Establishing your topic’s relevance to this class’ daily lives. C. Overview of the topic and your Thesis Statement (Why this topic is important here and now, today?) D. How does this topic relate to or impact the field of Communication? E. Preview of main points you will cover in the paper II. Main Body A. Main Point #1 1. Your original thoughts and findings on the topic 2. Support Data, Examples or Evidence B. C. COMM 108 – McNelis Spring 2018 Research Paper Outline Additional Points from your perspective 1. Support, Example or Evidence 2. Support, Example or Evidence Main Opposing viewpoint to yours 1. Support, Example or Evidence 2. Support, Example or Evidence Your final findings and thoughts on the subject 1. Support, Example or Evidence 2. Support, Example or Evidence D. III. Conclusion A. Transitional Sentence wrapping things up B. Summary of thesis and findings C. Thoughts on how this data could be used in the real world in practical terms D. Concluding Statement ON A SEPARATE FINAL PAGE IV. Annotated Reference List in A.P.A. Format on Separate Page A. List and describe each academic resource consulted. B. In the descriptions, relate the strengths and weaknesses of the resource and elaborate on how it helped you learn more about your topic. Mention where the data was used in your paper.