Your task is to watch one of the documentaries, likely more than once, and then craft a reaction review essay structured and focused following the help guides and examples located in the extra credit module. This is an academic paper (not too unlike your review of the Deloria book) which requires you to identify a particular angle (thesis/argument) to pursue in your writing, which then becomes the focus of your paper. Include in your review what and how the documentary touched upon, what evidences did the documentary present to support the argument, and how such points identify the intent of the film’s creator. You need to give evidence to support your analysis, you cannot rely on “I feel,” “I believe,” “I think,” or other opinion based arguments. Give me the evidence!! You must also offer evidence about aspects of the documentary you disagree with. Remember, this is a critical analysis of both the film’s positive and negative points. Also consider how the documentary compares with what you have learned this semester, to other films, or to your own personal experiences? Again, I stress, for every key point you discuss you must use examples from the documentary as evidence to support your argument. Two to three examples for each point should be sufficient. You will be evaluating the documentary in this section. Craft a conclusion that offers a summary of your position piece.
The films you may work with are:
Don’t get sick After June: American Indian Healthcare
https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/don-t-get-sick-after-june-american-indian-healthcare?vp=rose
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
Who Owns the Past? https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/rumble?vp=rose
In The Light of Reverence http://docuseek2.com/cart/product/117
There needs to be around 5-10 specific examples from the documentary used in the essay and then explained.
Attached as a file, there is a file that explains exactly how to write the reaction paper that my professor provided me with.
Category: American Indian History
This assignment aims to apply the historical thinking skills that you’ve learned throughout the class to a topic related to Native American history and contemporary issues. You will explore historical context, analyze key events and figures, and propose solutions or insights that could address challenges or shed light on significant aspects of Native American experiences. Please understand that this is an individual assignment and not a group assignment, as this would be too difficult to grade.
Assignment Details:Native American history and contemporary issues encompass a wide range of topics, from historical events to cultural representation and social justice. This assignment invites you to delve into a topic of interest within the broader theme of Native American history and contemporary issues.
1. Topic Selection: Choose a specific aspect within the realm of Native American history and contemporary issues that interests you. Examples (these are merely suggestions!):
– An analysis of a recent film or documentary that portrays Native American history or contemporary life (e.g., “Killers of the Flower Moon”).
– Examining media bias in the coverage of cases involving Native Americans, such as the disappearance and death of Cody Brings Plenty.
– Exploring the life and work of a contemporary Native American artist, activist, or leader, such as Dyani White Hawk, Rosy Simas or Raven Chacon.
2. Research and Analysis:
– Conduct research to understand the historical context and contemporary relevance of your chosen topic. Explore relevant events, figures, and cultural aspects that contribute to the broader understanding of Native American experiences.
– Analyze your chosen topic critically. Consider its significance, implications, and potential biases or gaps in representation.
– Utilize diverse sources of information, including primary documents, scholarly articles, media sources, and interviews with experts or individuals directly involved in the topic.
3. Presentation Format:
– Choose one of the following formats to creatively share your findings:
– Traditional Essay: Craft a well-structured essay that presents your research findings, analysis, and insights in a coherent and engaging manner. The essay should be 5 pages, (not including cover sheet or bibliography, numbered, double-spaced, in MLA format, using 12-point Times New Roman font. Please include your sources in a bibliography
Evaluation Criteria:
Your assignment will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
– Depth of historical analysis and understanding of the chosen topic.
– Clarity and coherence of argumentation or presentation.
– Creativity and effectiveness of the chosen presentation format in conveying your insights.
– Quality of research sources and citations, demonstrating engagement with diverse perspectives.
– Relevance and significance of insights, recommendations, or observations provided.
I will use Turnitin to grade and will refuse to grade your work if it is clearly plagirized, or ghost written through AI.
4. Content Guidelines:
– Introduction: Provide an overview of your chosen topic and its relevance to Native American history and contemporary issues.
– Historical Context: Discuss relevant historical events, cultural contexts, or social dynamics that are pertinent to your topic.
– Analysis: Critically examine key aspects of your chosen topic, considering its portrayal, impact, and implications for Native American communities.
– Insights or Recommendations: Offer insights, observations, or recommendations based on your analysis to contribute to a deeper understanding of the topic or address existing challenges or biases.
i attached the book PDF that we have been reading all semester.
Book Review for the book “Paul McKenzie-Jones, Clyde Warrior: Tradition, Community, and Red Power (OU Press)”
The sources should only come from that book since it is about that book.
Follow the guidelines provided in the handouts for structuring and writing an academic book review. Remember, this is a book review, NOT A BOOK REPORT. As presented in the handouts and examples on Canvas, you are to: 1. Follow the structure of an academic book review exemplified in the examples. Be sure to follow the format of a bibliographical reference at top, content of the review, and ending with your name. 2. Identify the main argument/agenda/thesis the author tries to put forward with the book. 3. Provide a general discussion of the book’s contents and how they fit the thesis. 4. Provide a critical assessment of the work. What were the strong and weak points? Did the book’s contents fulfil the author’s promised thesis? What possible improvements might have made the book better? 5. Finish with a conclusion that wraps up the review and places the book in the greater literature of the topic and why or why not someone ought to read it.
A bibliographic citation of the book you are reviewing should appear at the top of every review. There are several different citation styles to
choose from, but in this class you will be using the Turabian Style. Your citation will look like the following example:
Huggins, Nathan Irvin. Slave and Citizen: The Life of Frederick Douglass. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 1980
The completed review must be 3 pages in length. It must be typewritten (use a standard 12-point font) and double-spaced with one-inch margins. Do not include a cover page or a vinyl cover. Your name, the course number and date should appear (single-spaced) at the top of the report against the left-hand margin. The bibliographic citation should be single-spaced and should be located four spaces below the date. The body of the review must be double-spaced and will begin two spaces below the citation.
Do not just write general information, this needs to be very detailed and specificity about the book itself. When you offer a point of interest about the work, it needs to be followed up with evidence/detail. Let the reader know more about the work’s functionings. No repetitiveness.
I am uploading pdf’s that explain exactly what each paragraph should entail and how it should be structured, how to cite the sources, some examples of book reviews, and a link to a site that shows how to do the citations.
https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/turabian/turabian-notes-and-bibliography-citation-quick-guide.html