Sylvia Roberts Communication Librarian Fall 2016 CMNS 130 Research Sylvia Roberts Communication Librarian Fall 2016

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 Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 (Fall 2016) Fall 2013

Finding a viable topic Topics list Review course readings, notes Background sources Real life examples Your interests Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 (Fall 2016) Fall 2013

Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

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 (Fall 2016) Fall 2013

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? Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

Starting Research question How has Hollywood technology benefited the American military? What’s in it for Hollywood? Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

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Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

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 Fall 2013

Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

KEYWORDS Hollywood Movies Films Cinema Motion pictures Technology Video games Online games 3D Military Militarism Army Armed forces War Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

Sample search #2: Articles Tool: Article indexes Lists of article databases for Communication Same search terms Limit to scholarly or peer-reviewed articles – WHY? Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130

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 Fall 2013

Research consultations Ask a Librarian services In person at each library Ask Away (chat) Sylvia Roberts, CMNS librarian Email: sroberts@sfu.ca By appointment: in person (Burnaby & Vancouver), by phone or Skype Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

Goals of Research Paper Application of CMNS 130 knowledge Library research skills University level writing Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 Fall 2013

Good luck with your research!