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CMNS 130 Research
Sylvia Roberts Communication Librarian Fall 2016

2. Goals of CMNS 130 Research Paper
Allows you to demonstrate competencies in:
Application of CMNS knowledge
Library research skills
University level writing
CMNS based competencies:
Think critically about a key CMNS issue
Explore some major CMNS research tools and sources
Expand knowledge of CMNS terminology, approaches and theories
RESEARCH based competencies:
Select an appropriate, viable essay topic
Create a search strategy and execute it
Evaluate research findings
Recognize scholarly sources of information
Provide properly cited references
WRITING competencies :
Strong introduction and conclusion
Organized discussion
Integrate scholarly sources as evidence for your points
Write clearly and coherently
Use good grammar, correct spelling
Student Learning Commons Workshops, one-on-one consultations, self-help sources
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3. Finding a viable topic Topics list Review course readings, notes
Background sources
Real life examples
Your interests
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5. TOPIC LIST #4
“ Examine some aspect of the relationship between Hollywood and the US Military. This can be historical, an overview, or a particular case which illustrates this relationship. Explain whether or not we should be worried about the military’s relationship with the entertainment industry.”
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6. Brainstorm Potential Research QUESTIONS
How have Hollywood films been used as propaganda to create support for war? Case study?
How were Arabs depicted in Hollywood films made during the Iraq war(s) and what was the effect on society?
How has Hollywood technology benefited the American military?
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7. Starting Research question
How has Hollywood technology benefited the American military? What’s in it for Hollywood?
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12. Sample search #1: Books Tool: SFU Library catalogue
Keyword search for:
militar*
and
Hollywood
Scan results
Choose an item that looks useful
What leads does this give you to do a better search?
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18. KEYWORDS Hollywood Movies Films Cinema Motion pictures Technology
Video games
Online games 3D
Military
Militarism
Army
Armed forces
War
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19. Sample search #2: Articles
Tool: Article indexes
Lists of article databases for Communication
Same search terms
Limit to scholarly or peer-reviewed articles – WHY?
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24. Is this an academic source?
Andersen, R., & Kurti, M. (2009). From America's Army to Call of Duty: Doing Battle with the Military Entertainment Complex. Democratic Communiqué, 23(1), Retrieved from EBSCOhost How can you tell?
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25. Research consultations
Ask a Librarian services
In person at each library
Ask Away (chat)
Sylvia Roberts, CMNS librarian
By appointment: in person (Burnaby & Vancouver), by phone or Skype
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26. Goals of Research Paper
Application of CMNS 130 knowledge
Library research skills
University level writing
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27. Good luck with your research!