Analyzing Cultural Changes through the Eyes of Television over Time: Sociological Study Basic Instructions: 1000 Word Minimum MLA Format Typed – Doubled spaced – Normal Font STEP 1 = Watch one full episodes of one TV show from THREE (3) different generations. Generation 1 = (50’s, 60’s) Generation 2 = (70’s, 80’s, 90’s) Generation 3 = (2000 - Present) STEP 2 = Take notes while watching the shows. Report on the following: 1. Parent/child roles and/or gender/sex roles portrayed in the shows 2. Language: Cursing, tone, ‘innocent’ or ‘adult’ conversations, and innuendos 3. Sexual content: Nudity, partial nudity, general sexual content, shows of affection. 4. Violence: How graphic? 5. Miscellaneous: Include anything else that in pertinent · Taking detailed notes will lead to a more complete, well written paper. Writing the paper: Several steps Paragraph 1 INTRODUCTORY Paragraph: This is where you should write your thesis sentence, which should be UNDERLINED. The body of your paper should support your thesis sentence. Paragraphs 2 –? (No maximum - ALWAYS change paragraphs when changing thoughts.) The BODY: This is where you report on your shows’ content, including specific details on each particular show. Last Paragraph:Conclusion This concluding sentence should summarize your paper and BACK UP your thesis sentence. There should be no new topics or any new details discussed here. IMPORTANT: Grammar, sentence structure, capitalization and spelling ALL count! IMPORTANT NOTE: Being a Gordon Rule class, ALL students MUST be able to demonstrate competent college level writing. If a student passes all aspects of the course content, but does NOT satisfy the Gordon Rule writing skills component, they will not pass the course. GRADING RUBRIC:50 Total Points 20 Points = Satisfying the Gordon Rule Format 20 Points = General content 10 points = Grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc… .