Research Essay of two film(Buster Keaton & Edward F. Cline: Cops (1922)&Buster Keaton Sherlock Jr. (192Ll))
Paper details:

1500 words plus bibliography. Written feedback on essays outlining areas of strength and areas

needing improvement as relevant; marking rubric completed and attached; general feedback on course
submissions posted on the Learning Management System.

The essay provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the relevant historical and theoretical
literature on

Hollywood film. to develop your research skills and practice your critical analysis skills by engaging with
scholarly literature related to the essay question you are answering. The task is intended to orient you

toward understanding the broader themes of the course by focusing on specific events or occurrences.

You will thus be expected to demonstrate the understanding of the relevant historical. social and political
contexts of the research topic on which you have chosen to focus. The essay enables you to develop the
historical. analytical and critical skills necessary for independent research in the future.

Capacity to develop a clear and original argument that is well supported by scholarly references and

examples from films.

Demonstration of close viewing of relevant films through a detailed analysis and interpretation of film
sequences. paying close attention to film as a specific medium.

Evidence of a creative, clear. and thoughtful engagement with the issues. ideas, and material offered by the course.
Ability to identify and effectively apply relevant concepts and themes.

Demonstration of knowledge of a substantial amount of critical scholarship related to the topic.

Presentation of the assignment in a coherent and intelligible manner.

Consistent and accurate use of scholarly referencing of sources.