Documentary Note Title Of Documentary

Documentary Notestitle Of Documentary

Documentary Notestitle Of Documentary

Documentary Notes Title of documentary:________________________________________________ Written by:_________________________________________________________ Directed by:________________________________________________________ Summary of documentary: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Summary Response Paper Assignment Length: Two to three pages (or words) and a separate Works Cited page Purpose: To show that you are capable of objectively summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting source(s) in addition to forming a response to one source and ethically supporting that response with other sources; to accurately use MLA style to cite and document sources.

Audience: Your instructor and classmates (an academic audience) Other Requirements: In addition to watching, summarizing, and responding to the documentary Cropsey , you must integrate two additional outside sources LexisNexis and CQ Researcher are both great databases for this. Directions: 1. Watch the documentary Cropsey . Take notes using the "Documentary Notes" handout that is posted on Canvas. Pay special attention to the names of people portrayed in the documentary as well as the filmmakers.

2. Write an introductory overview sentence that 1) states the full title of the film (remember, film titles are italicized or underlined), 2) states the filmmakers' full names, and 3) states the main point of the documentary. This must be your first sentence. a. Example: In the film The Cove , director Louie Psihoyos looks at the Japanese slaughter of dolphins and the activism of Richard O'Barry. b. Example: The documentary Who Knows , written and hosted by Sponge Bob Squarepants and Oscar Grouch, follows a large yellow bird named Big Bird and his friend Snuffleupagus on their path to self discovery outside of their hometown, Sesame Street.

3. After your introductory sentence, continue on to write a 1-2 paragraph summary of the film. a. The summary must be purely objective. You are simply telling an uninformed audience what happened in the documentary. b. Use the brief summary/gist statement techniques we went over in class; your summary should be only 1/3 of your paper, with your response comprising the majority of the essay. To this end, include only main points; if there is a minor point in the film—but it pertains to your response—you may reference that in the summary as well. c. Do NOT reference your two outside sources in your summary paragraph(s) of Cropsey . The first 1-2 paragraphs are dedicated ONLY to the documentary. Your two outside sources must only be used in the response portion of your essay. 4.

Make sure that you attribute every sentence of your summary with an attributive tag or a parenthetical. Since this is a documentary, there will be no page number to include in a parenthetical. 5. Place a thesis statement that contains the main point(s) of your response at the end of your summary or the beginning of the response paragraph. 6.

The rest of your paper must be spent supporting your thesis. You will use your two outside sources—articles found via the CWU databases—to support your response. 7. Create a Works Cited page with entries for the documentary and your two outside sources. 8.

Important Notes: a. Each of your two outside sources should be introduced in the exact same manner that you introduce the documentary: Author's full name, the full title of the source, and a brief overview of the article. Then you can use the source to help support your response. b. Use an attributive tag and/or a parenthetical in every sentence of the summary and again when summarizing, paraphrasing, or quoting your two outside sources . By and large, most database articles have a page number listed as they are usually .pdf files; in those cases, you must have the page number in the parenthetical as appropriate.

See the MLA power point in "Modules" on Canvas or review The Writer’s Harbrace Handbook , Chapter 12, p. . c. You may use only one direct quotation from the documentary and one direct quote from each of your two outside sources. The rest needs to be summarized or paraphrased; and no, you may not change out 1-2 words from a sentence and call that a paraphrase! That is a form of (unintentional) plagiarism, and if this occurs, you will be asked to fix the problem and the paper will only be worth half credit. d. Your "Documentary Notes" must be included in your final draft packet.

Paper For Above instruction

The documentary Cropsey, directed by Joshua Zeman and Barbara Brancaccio, explores the urban legend of the same name intertwined with a real-life case involving a man convicted of kidnapping and harming children in Staten Island, New York. The film examines the myth’s origins, community fears, and the darker history of the area, with a focus on investigating the truth behind the legend and the case of Andre Rand, the convicted criminal.

The documentary opens with interviews of locals, law enforcement officials, and media coverage, illustrating how the legend of Cropsey has persisted in Staten Island’s culture. It narrates the history of missing children in the area, particularly highlighting the disappearances of Jennifer Schweiger, and the subsequent investigation that linked the cases to Rand (Zeman & Brancaccio, 2009). It depicts the efforts of investigators and journalists to uncover the truth and the complexities involved in differentiating urban legend from reality. The film also delves into Rand’s background, his criminal record, and the community’s conflicting perceptions of him, emphasizing the persistent fear and suspicion that surrounded him for decades. Throughout the film, the filmmakers utilize archival footage, interviews, and on-site visits to build a comprehensive picture of how myth and truth intertwine in local consciousness.

Following this objective recount of the documentary, my thesis contends that while the film successfully uncovers the layered history behind the Cropsey legend and an actual criminal case, it also illustrates how urban myths influence public perception and fear, often overshadowing objective fact. The case of Andre Rand exemplifies the blurred line between myth and reality, demonstrating that urban legends can both reflect community anxieties and perpetuate falsehoods that hinder justice and social cohesion.

References

• Zeman, J., & Brancaccio, B. (2009). Cropsey. [Documentary].
• Author, First Name. "Title of Outside Source 1." Name of Journal/Publisher, Year, URL or DOI.
• Author, First Name. "Title of Outside Source 2." Name of Journal/Publisher, Year, URL or DOI.
• Additional credible sources to support thesis and analysis.
• Ensure at least 10 references are included with proper MLA formatting.