1. CMNS 130 RESEARCH CMNS 130 RESEARCH SYLVIA ROBERTS COMMUNICATION LIBRARIAN FALL 2013

2. GOALS OF CMNS 130 RESEARCH PAPER Allows you to demonstrate competencies in:  Application of CMNS knowledge  Library research skills  University level writing Fall 2013 SYLVIA ROBERTS - CMNS 130

3.  Topics list  Review course readings, notes  Background sources  Real life examples  Your interests FINDING A VIABLE TOPIC Fall 2013 SYLVIA ROBERTS - CMNS 130

4. 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” Fall 2013 SYLVIA ROBERTS - CMNS 130

5. 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?  Returning Fire: Hacking War Game Culture Returning Fire: Hacking War Game Culture Fall 2013 SYLVIA ROBERTS - CMNS 130

6. STARTING RESEARCH QUESTION How has Hollywood technology benefited the American military? What’s in it for Hollywood? Fall 2013 SYLVIA ROBERTS - CMNS 130

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10. SAMPLE SEARCH #1: BOOKS Tool: SFU Library catalogueSFU 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? Fall 2013 SYLVIA ROBERTS - CMNS 130

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16. Hollywood Movies Films Cinema Motion pictures Military Militarism Army Armed forces War KEYWORDS Fall 2013 SYLVIA ROBERTS - CMNS 130 Technology

17. SAMPLE SEARCH #2: ARTICLES Tool: Article indexes  Lists of article databases for Communicationarticle databases for Communication  Same search: militar* and Hollywood  Limit to scholarly or peer-reviewed articles – WHY? Fall 2013 SYLVIA ROBERTS - CMNS 130

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21. 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), 45-65. Retrieved from EBSCOhostFrom America's Army to Call of Duty: Doing Battle with the Military Entertainment Complex How can you tell? Fall 2013 SYLVIA ROBERTS - CMNS 130

22. RESEARCH CONSULTATIONS  Ask a Librarian services  In person at each library  Ask Away (chat)  Sylvia’s office hours: Room 5003, Bennett Library 9:30-10:30, 12:30-1:30 on October 31 and November 7  By appointment sroberts@sfu.casroberts@sfu.ca Fall 2013 SYLVIA ROBERTS - CMNS 130

23. Demonstrate competencies: Application of CMNS 130 knowledge Library research skills  University level writing GOALS OF RESEARCH PAPER Fall 2013 SYLVIA ROBERTS - CMNS 130

24. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR RESEARCH! SYLVIA ROBERTS LIAISON LIBRARIAN FOR CMNS SROBERTS@SFU.CA