Assignment

Write a short paper at least three double-spaced pages of text (Times New Roman, font size 12) and you must consult a minimum of two academically credible sources. Your bibliography and citations may be in APA or MLA or chicago format. The short paper must include a cover page with your name, course number and course title, instructor's name, and date. You must also include a bibliography at the end of your paper. While composing your paper, use proper English. Do not use abbreviations, contractions, passive voice, or first/ second person (I, you, we, our, etc). Before submitting your paper, check your grammar and use spell check. Remember, the way you talk is not the way you write a paper.

Topic for film idea: Native American life after Europeans arrived (Create a creative name for your film that is centered around this idea)

Welcome to Hollywood. You are a fledging movie writer and you are about to "pitch" your idea for a historical film. Tell the movie executive (me) about your idea. You must pick a subject that we have covered in this class and describe the best way to adapt it into a screenplay. Why is this movie important? When is the movie taking place? Who would play each part and why?

You must use at least two citations from academic journals, articles, newspapers and/or books .

Here is what I will be looking for...

• Did you use your sources, our class material and the readings to understand the subject matter and propose your film? This separates you from any other schmo off the street, it gives you credibility and I will be looking for specific understanding of the historical content. This is how you set the film up and propose suitable ideas for the film's layout and actors, etc.