GUIDELINES FOR FILM REACTION ESSAY #2 “American Drug War” For this assignment you are to prepare a written summary 4-6 pages in length (double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins) identifying themes, concepts, and issues from course readings and lectures that are represented in the documentary film, “American Drug War.” The purpose of this assignment is to allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of course material using events depicted in the film. This assignment is worth 75 points. Students should address the following questions in this writing assignment. Do not number your answers; instead, be sure that each question is answered sufficiently in a free-flowing essay format. 1. What are the primary themes surrounding the War on Drugs identified in the film? How does the film depict the effects of the War on Drugs on individuals or groups in society? Give specific examples. 2. How do the themes of the film relate to the material we have covered in class? What connections can you draw between the events depicted in the film and the course readings, lectures, or discussions? Give specific examples. 3. What is your overall reaction to the film? Did you learn something new? Were you surprised by anything? What criticisms of the film do you have? Please describe. Tips for Writing Your Essay Papers should use the “roadmap" approach: (1) tell me what you are going to say, (2) say it, then (3) tell me what you just said. To assist with content organization, all papers must include the following subject headings: of this essay Introduction –preceding the introductory paragraph This paragraph must include your thesis statement! (E.g., “The purpose is to....") Primary Themes Addressed in Film –preceding the discussion of Question 1 Relating Film to Course Material –preceding the discussion of Question 2 Overall Reaction to Film –preceding the discussion of Question 3 Conclusion –preceding the concluding paragraph This paragraph must include a restatement of your thesis statement! Before submitting your assignment, check that you have: ✓ Developed a clear thesis statement that is included in the first paragraph and restated in the concluding paragraph ✓ Used the subject headings identified above ✓ Included your name ✓ Included page numbers ✓ Answered all questions fully
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