Watch the Movie Juno
Class readings:
1) The Means of Reproduction: Sex, Power, and the future of the World by Michelle Goldberg
2) Pregnancy and power: A short history of Reproductive Politics in American By Rickie Solinger
Your final paper should be 3 page thesis-driven analysis. Your paper should be structured in the following way:
1. A specific argument about reproductive rights supported via components of the film.
For example: if you were writing about The Cider House Rules, you could argue “Males, given that they cannot give birth, should not be the sole decision makers in matters of reproduction, not only at the personal level, but also in relation to legislation.” To support this argument, you could focus on the character of Homer, citing how he is anti-choice until he is personally affected by the issue
Your paper should consist entirely of analysis (NOT summary) and should be driven by a concise thesis. While you may want to include specific quotes, most of the paper should be in your own words. You should reference key ideas/arguments from the film as well as the course. It is not necessary to include a works cited or bibliography if you are using course readings. If you use any outside readings, please document these at the end of your paper
Papers should be two to three pages, double-spaced, written in MLA style, and typed in an easily readable 10 to 12 point font.
Important Reminders:
? A thesis is an ARGUMENT, not a topic or focus. To test if you have a strong thesis, consider how/if someone could argue against your thesis
? Film titles and book titles go in italics, article titles go in quotation marks
? Paragraphs should be organized around one topic/argument
? Quotes should be fully integrated and explicated (avoid dropping quotations)
REMINDER: DONT SUMMERIZE THE MOVIE
Here is a check list to follow to make sure you have everything:
WMST 300 Grading Rubric Film Analysis 2
The thesis statement draft is worth 5 points. In order to receive full points, it must be turned in by the deadline and exhibit the following
1. rigorous academic effort and editing
2. familiarity with the chosen film/course concepts
Each of the four areas below will be graded out of 5 points for a possible total of 20.
Thesis
The paper includes a strong, specific, and concise thesis that either contains an education based-argument about the film OR an argument about a specific aspect of educational practices, institution, curriculum, or pedagogical theories.
Analysis and Support
Each body paragraph makes a new claim which supports the thesis and draws on course concepts/the film in order to do so.
The analysis is specific and the support is both detailed and effective.
Both the analysis and the support demonstrate thorough familiarity with course concepts/readings
Organization:
The paper is well organized with each paragraph leading into the next. The paper uses appropriate transitions and signal phrases throughout. The paper avoids repetition, extraneous content, and is coherent in its entirety.
Each paragraph and sentence exhibits clarity and careful editing.
Mechanics:
The paper is free of errors in grammar, syntax, mechanics, and citation. Quotes are introduced and explicated, sources are properly cited, and sentences vary in their complexity and format. The paper is 2 to 3 pages in length without “padding,” “white space maneuvering,” or over-use of quotations.
To consider:
Is the thesis clearly stated?
Is the thesis narrow and specific enough to be adequately supported in a 2 to 3 page paper? To consider:
Is the point/claim of each paragraph clear? Does each paragraph support the thesis? Is there enough analysis/detail in each paragraph? To consider:
Does the paper flow well with one paragraph leading logically to the next? Overall, does the paper use clear, concise language? Are there areas that seem muddled or where the reader is likely to get lost? Are there points of repetition that can be cut or areas that need further development? To do:
Edit, edit, and edit some more. Print the paper out and read it slowly, marking up changes with a pen. Edit. Print out the paper and read it backwards, from the last paragraph to the first, marking up changes with a pen. Edit. Print the paper and read it aloud. Listen for repetition, lack of clarity, and “jolts” that require the addition of a transition. Edit. Before submitting, edit a final time, weeding out any remaining sentence/word level errors.
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