History Of Animation: Disney Movies
Choose an independent animator whose work speaks to you. Prepare research on the animator’s work that includes critical analysis of at least two of their films, contextual information on the time period of their film, biographical information, and visual samples of their work.
Need to include in your essay references and citations from a minimum of two scholarly secondary sources (such as articles in academic journals or academic books) on the film and/or topic you have selected.
Film reviews and non-academic on-line sources may be included if necessary, but only in addition to the two (or more) scholarly secondary sources.
Length: 6-8 pages
Paper: Use 8.5 by 11 inch paper
Margins: Use 1 inch margins all around.
Spacing: Your essay should be double-spaced throughout, including blocked quotations, notes, and the works cited page.
Your paper does not need a title page. At the top of the first page at the left-hand margin, type your name, your instructor’s name, the course name and number, and the date – all on separate, double-spaced lines. Then double-space again and center the title above your text. Doublespace again before beginning your text. The title should be neither underlined nor written in caps. Capitalize only the first, last, and principal words of the title.
Page numbers: your last name and the page number should appear in the top right hand corner throughout the document.
All requirements for the formatting of quotations and references can be found in the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers – available from the reference section in the library. You can also consult the following online source: Purdue Online Writing Lab
Works Cited: every essay must include a Works Cited page, which will include all texts cited in the essay (including primary texts such as films). Refer to the MLA Guide or the above website for proper Works Cited format.
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