In order to earn a grade of C or higher, you must have
correct MLA format (I will keep in mind that CANVAS will change your format!)
10 or more professional critics quoted in the paper. Use a signal phrase to introduce each quote.
a Works Cited listing those 10 critics plus the film (that’s 11 items required on the Works Cited)
do not use YOU
use present tense
do not use "I think," "I believe," or "I feel." You may use I (I noticed…I like…)
no contractions
italics for film titles, magazines, newspapers
MLA format, 1,500 words minimum, including a correctly formatted Works Cited. (Papers that are too short will not earn passing grades. Papers that do not have the minimum TEN critics will not earn passing grades.Those ten critics must be listed on the correctly formatted Works Cited along with the film. You must also cite (quote) each critic in your paper.
You must submit the paper here o according to the directions above.
NOTE: I know that you will try your best to make the format look correct; I also know that CANVAS may alter your format when you post the paper, so I will grade accordingly.
Please do these two things:
add a note: "Canvas changed my format."
try to adjust your paper when you submit it. For example, center the words Works Cited and indent the second line of each item listed on your Works Cited
suggestion: look at the sample student papers (attached)
This paper is similar to the previous paper. But it is longer, and you are required to use ten or more critical reviews this time.
The Work Cited will list the film you are reviewing. Use EasyBib to help with this. Select ALL 59 OPTIONS; select FILM.
You must also list the reviews that you will quote and discuss in your paper. Go to EasyBib. Select all 59 OPTIONS. ; select REVIEWS.
Here is the link for EasyBib:
http://www.easybib.com/
SOURCES:
You need to use ten or more sources in this paper. The sources should be the reviews of professional film critics from major newspapers and magazines. You may use additional sources such as interviews with the director , a producer, or the actors.
Look under RESOURCES for a library resource guide to finding film reviews. MetaCritc and IMDB.com list reviews of the film.
ASSIGNMENT
FILM Review Paper
–Italicize film titles
Discuss films in present tense
–Add a title of your own to your paper (do not use the title of the film as your title)
–Must include remarks from eight or more professional critics (Do not cite blogs or critics with only one name). Cite critics from major newspapers and magazines.
–review "writing about Lit." in syllabus
Note: papers that do not meet these minimum standards will not be eligible for a grade.
SUBJECT:
Compose a critical review of the film Chef, directed by Jon Favreau . Your paper is to be a combination of your opinion and the opinions of professional film critics. However, your opinion should dominate the paper. No more than 10% of the paper should be quoted material.
Check imdb.com (Links to an external site.) for information on the film such as the director’s name or the year of release. Look under the film’s title.
http://www.imdb.com/ (Links to an external site.)
FILM CRITICS: You need to add quotes from ten or more critics in this paper and list each review on your Works Cited, along with the film. You may quote each critic multiple times, but each critic must be quoted at least once in the paper. Always use a SIGNAL PHRASE to introduce the quote.
For example: Peter Travers says, " ."
or Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times says the performance is " ."
