Hi, I need to do my research paper using this book - Crawford. M (2017) Transformation: Women gender and psychology. You can choose any core concept between chapter 7 to 10 in this book. Choose the c
Research Paper Psych 399
Due April 7
Choose a film/TV show that exemplifies a core concept we have discussed in class. Although you want to center your paper on a core concept, you will need to make connection to several concepts/terms we have learned in order to create a robust and in-depth discussion.
Requirements:
*5-7 Page Paper (plus title page and reference page)
*4-6 peer reviewed references (not your textbooks)
*APA required format for paper format, citations, references, title page
*NO Abstract required.
Content – 35 Points
Over view of media or issue you are addressing) – 10 Points
Introduce the media you are analyzing. You need to provide a succinct summary of the media, and then a focused introduction of the themes and major ideas present in the media that you are analyzing.
Make sure to include the year the film was made, genre, and the country it was made in.
Remember to include the behind the camera aspect of the film (who is directing it? Who wrote it? Who is in key creative positions?)
Analysis – 10 points
This is when you connect your analysis of your media with your understanding of the course content. This should include:
-theories, concepts and applicable research that has been done on both your specific media (always check to see if others have already written about your media!) and/or in the other media.
-theories and major ideas present in your textbooks, our class discussion, class presentations, and/or film we watched in class This Changes Everything.
Application – 20
*First person writing can be used (e.g. ‘I statements’ should be used rather than ‘the writer’ when referring to yourself).
This is when you demonstrate an in-depth understanding of why analyzing this theme/major idea in media through a feminist lens matters! Include:
the strength and weaknesses of using a feminist lens (Why/How is it helpful? Why is it problematic?)
critical thought of how the major idea/theme you are analyzing influences the individual/societal beliefs/cultural scaffolding
how the influence of the major idea/theme either contributes/challenges the continuum of oppression against women
Writing Skills – 5 Points
Organization of Ideas, Academic Tone & Writing Style - Points
Includes Introduction & Conclusion
Ideas are clearly articulated and logically presented
There is a “flow” to the paper
Vocabulary is clear and appropriate
Writing style is interesting to the reader
Language Mechanics & APA 7 Format - 5 Points
Correct Spelling, Capitalization and Punctuation
Grammatical Sentence Structure
Paper is formatted in APA 7 (*no abstract needed)
Citations and References consistently used and in APA 7
Title page & Reference page in APA 7
Total – 50 Points (Weighting – 25% of Final Grade)