1. FM3 – Small Scale Research Project
Questions, Opening Paragraphs and Thesis Statements
Example:
Question:
“An exploration of films about film making with specific reference to the use of self-
reflexivity in ‘8 ½ Adaptation and Son of Rambow”
Opening Paragraphs and Thesis Statement:
Political animations have been extremely popular at this crucial time. With an
increasing amount of extremist actions, tied in with the wars in the East, such
animations as Persopolis and Waltz with Bashir have emerged – revealing
educating masses of various people on their true stories, painting a larger picture.
Political Animations. Why are they effective? Why choose an animation over live
action? I will be using Persepolis, Waltz with Bashir and Animal Farm to explore
this genre and discover what really makes them successful