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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
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)
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2013
Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130
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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
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2013
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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2013
Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130
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2013
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Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130
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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?
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Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130
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Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130
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2013
Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130
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2013
Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130
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2013
Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130
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2013
KEYWORDS
Hollywood
Military
Movies
Militarism
Films
Army
Cinema
Armed
Motion
War
pictures
forces
Technology
Video
games
Online
games
3D
Sylvia Roberts - CMNS 130
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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?
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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
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2013
Research consultations
Ask
a Librarian services
In
person at each library
Ask
Away (chat)
Sylvia
Roberts, CMNS librarian
Email:
[email protected]
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!