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CMNS 130 Research

CMNS 130 Research. Sylvia Roberts Communication LIbrarian Fall 2013. Goals of CMNS 130 Research Paper. Allows you to demonstrate competencies in: Application of CMNS knowledge Library r esearch skills University level writing. Finding a viable topic. Topics list

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CMNS 130 Research

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  1. CMNS 130 Research Sylvia RobertsCommunication LIbrarianFall 2013

  2. Goals of CMNS 130 Research Paper Allows you to demonstrate competencies in: • Application of CMNS knowledge • Library research skills • University level writing Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130

  3. Finding a viable topic • Topics list • Review course readings, notes • Background sources • Real life examples • Your interests 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” 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 Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130

  6. Starting Research question How has Hollywood technology benefited the American military? What’s in it for Hollywood? Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130

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  10. 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? Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130

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  16. KEYWORDS • Hollywood • Movies • Films • Cinema • Motion pictures • Military • Militarism • Army • Armed forces • War Technology Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130

  17. Sample search #2: Articles • Tool: Article indexes • Lists of article databases for Communication • Same search: militar* and Hollywood • Limit to scholarly or peer-reviewed articles – WHY? 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 EBSCOhost How can you tell? 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 Library9:30-10:30, 12:30-1:30 onOctober 31and November 7 • By appointment sroberts@sfu.ca Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130

  23. Goals of Research Paper Demonstrate competencies: • Application of CMNS 130 knowledge • Library research skills • University level writing Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130

  24. Good luck with your research! Sylvia Roberts Liaison Librarian for CMNS sroberts@sfu.ca

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