Final Paper Prep, Extra Credit Help

For Wednesday, 4/23:

The class will be divided into paper-prep partners (PPPs).
Bring a printed sample citation for a book or journal you are using (or plan to use). Share it with your PPP and have him/her evaluate (1) its format and (2) its suitability for an academic paper. Together with your PPP, mark any corrections/comments on it. You may use online resources to find additional information. Turn it in to Dr. Butler at the end of class.
- The Chicago Manual of Style Online (on-campus access only)
- Diana Hacker's guide to creating a list of works cited according to MLA guidelines.
Explain to your PPP what your paper's topic is and what film you plan to analyze. Based on the research you've done so far (even if you're just getting started now), discuss:
1. Why you picked this topic and film.
2. If doing a genre or director, what sort of themes, narrative structures, and sound/image style you've found or are expecting to find. If doing a star, what sort of polysemy you've found or are expecting to find.
Jot down what you've learned from your PPP about his/her topic/film (no more than one paragraph). Turn it in to Dr. Butler at the end of class.

Extra Credit: Due Friday, 4/25

Detailed instructions on the extra credit are posted here.
Bring a DVD or video file to class Wednesday if you'd like help getting started with VLC Media Player.

PPPs (tentative)

                               PPP	
A.D. Schmidt                   Hunter Barcroft
Bryce Denton                   Andy Barksdale
Myranda Bennett                Leah Dunkel
Harrison Defalco               Alexandria Gilbert
Gerry Davie                    Kelsey Gossett
Michael Schroepfer             Michelle Kistler
William Cook                   Sean Taylor
Ryan Fernandez                 Myah Wilder
Ellen Schwartz                 Abbie Wilson
Haleigh Kemmerly               Dr. Butler