This document provides an example of a question, opening paragraphs, and thesis statement for a small scale research project. The question explores films about filmmaking that use self-reflexivity, specifically referencing 8 1/2, Adaptation, and Son of Rambow. The opening paragraphs discuss how political animations like Persepolis and Waltz with Bashir have become popular with wars in the East, educating people on true stories. The thesis statement indicates the project will explore the political animation genre using Persepolis, Waltz with Bashir, and Animal Farm to discover what makes them effective compared to live action films.