Determine and research the topic through at least one scholarly article on the original work, one on the adaptation, and one on each film (one from class, the other one of your own choosing, for at least 4 scholarly sources minimum total). Catchy title indicates topic, captures interest with an opening hook; thesis compares /contrasts a literary source and an adapted film in intro, significant connections, differences between film and source, and clarifies connection to title

Use at least three critical approaches as you discuss the differences between the two genres, so genre will have to be one of your approaches. Feel free to have four approaches, if it helps you explore your subject.

(Typed, 1000 words, about 2 pp. single-spaced minimum, does not include works cited, or title on these two pages; no separate title page or bibliography page

Determine and research the topic through at least one scholarly article on the original work, one on the adaptation, and one on each film (one from class, the other one of your own choosing, for at least 4 scholarly sources minimum total). Catchy title indicates topic, captures interest with an opening hook; thesis compares /contrasts a literary source and an adapted film in intro, significant connections, differences between film and source, and clarifies connection to title

5 Clear use of 3 approaches in intro and body to analyze a real world topic or aspect of the film and how it’s adapted and why it’s different

Visual details or sound details (quote dialog) from literary source

– Visual details from your film pick

Sound details from your film pick

Details of how your film scene differs from depiction in the literary source

Balanced discussion & knowledge of topic discussed

Quoted scholar on the film adaptation (not director or commentary on DVD)

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