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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 (Fall 2015)

3. Finding a viable topic  Topics list  Review course readings, notes  Background sources  Real life examples  Your interests Fall 2013 Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 (Fall 2015)

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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.” Fall 2013 Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130 (Fall 2015)

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? Fall 2013 Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130

7. 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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12. 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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18. KEYWORDS  Hollywood  Movies  Films  Cinema  Motion pictures  Technology  Video games  Online games  3D  Military  Militarism  Army  Armed forces  War Fall 2013 Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130

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

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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), 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

25. 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

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

27. Good luck with your research!