The first academic response paper will be in response to the 2003 film “Shattered Glass,” starring Hayden Christensen, Peter Sarsgaard, and Chloë Sevigny.,General instructions:

This paper should begin by briefly summarizing the film and its major themes. 

Then, focus on a single aspect rather than attempting to address the entire video. Summarize at least one argument, claim, or concept that’s been presented in the film briefly, and provide your critical response or reaction elaborately. Overall, provide a strong and thoughtful analysis and clear communication of your ideas. 

You may pick ONE of the following prompts to respond to:

What newsgathering rituals, media routines, or other underlying influences on The New Republic’s staff allowed this to occur?

Why are Stephen Glass’ fabrications such a big deal? (It won’t be enough to say that he lied or made stuff up — We need you to go deeper.)

You are going to explain the film content following class lectures, readings, and experiences from your own life. The purpose is to help you process the class content and integrate this knowledge with your own experiences. Look for connections, contradictions, or confrontations between what you’re watching and our class conversations and/or your textbook. When possible, apply them to personal or current events. When providing a response, it’s usually going to be appropriate to write in the first person —we want to know what you think and feel about the assertions you’ve just viewed. 

Finally, write a conclusion summarizing and advancing your overall critical thoughts very briefly. 

The paper must be your own and all information and ideas from other authors must be adequately cited and referenced. 

Paper Format:

The paper should be between 500-600 words in length 

Times New Roman font; 12-point size; typed; double-spaced, 1-inch margins in all sides 

When necessary, use subheadings to identify different sections of your paper

Include references and citations 

Begin the reference page on a new page 

Use the American Psychological Association (APA) Style for entire paper, including—

Title page

Paper 

Citations 

References 

For more information about APA citation style, see: http://researchguides.library.syr.edu/c.php?g=258089&p=1723658

Include your first & last name, title, and page numbers in the header on every page

Make sure the paper is free of misspellings, typos, errors in grammar, punctuation, and syntax.

COM 107.004

Spring 2020

Academic paper 1: Critical response to Shattered Glass

25

Total points earned _________/ 200

Running head: [FIRST NAME LAST NAME] RESPONSE PAPER 1 1

[FIRST NAME LAST NAME] RESPONSE PAPER 1 9

[Title of the Academic Response Paper 1]

[Student’s Full Name]

Syracuse University

Word count: [000] words

[Title of the Academic Response Paper 1]

Introduction

[Start writing your response here… 500-600 words; Times New Roman font; 12-point size; typed; double-spaced, 1-inch margins. When necessary, use subheadings to identify different sections of your paper; all information and ideas from other authors MUST BE adequately cited]

References

[Begin the reference page on a new page]

COM107.004: Communications and Society

Academic Response Paper 1 Spring 2020

The first academic response paper will be in response to the 2003 film “Shattered Glass,” starring Hayden Christensen, Peter Sarsgaard, and Chloë Sevigny. You will watch this film outside of class and write a thoughtful essay between 500-600 words. This paper is due at 8 a.m. on February 3, 2020.

General instructions:

This paper should begin by briefly summarizing the film and its major themes.

Then, focus on a single aspect rather than attempting to address the entire video. Summarize at least one argument, claim, or concept that’s been presented in the film briefly, and provide your critical response or reaction elaborately. Overall, provide a strong and thoughtful analysis and clear communication of your ideas.

You may pick 
ONE
 of the following prompts to respond to:

· What newsgathering rituals, media routines, or other underlying influences on The New Republic’s staff allowed this to occur?

· Why are Stephen Glass’ fabrications such a big deal? (It won’t be enough to say that he lied or made stuff up — We need you to go deeper.)

You are going to explain the film content following class lectures, readings, and experiences from your own life. The purpose is to help you process the class content and integrate this knowledge with your own experiences. Look for connections, contradictions, or confrontations between what you’re watching and our class conversations and/or your textbook. When possible, apply them to personal or current events. When providing a response, it’s usually going to be appropriate to write in the first person —we want to know what you think and feel about the assertions you’ve just viewed.

Finally, write a conclusion summarizing and advancing your overall critical thoughts very briefly.

The paper must be your own and all information and ideas from other authors must be adequately cited and referenced.

Paper Format:

· The paper should be between 500-600 words in length 

· Times New Roman font; 12-point size; typed; double-spaced, 1-inch margins in all sides 

· When necessary, use subheadings to identify different sections of your paper

· Include references and citations

· Begin the reference page on a new page

· Use the American Psychological Association (APA) Style for entire paper, including—

· Title page

· Paper

· Citations

· References

· For more information about APA citation style, see: 

http://researchguides.library.syr.edu/c.php?g=258089&p=1723658

· Include your first & last name, title, and page numbers in the header on every page

· Make sure the paper is free of misspellings, typos, errors in grammar, punctuation, and syntax.

How to submit:

Submit your paper in MS WORD format to the relevant Turnitin assignment link on Blackboard before 8 a.m. on February 3, 2020. Please name your document by your full name. Turnitin doesn’t seem to play nicely with Safari. Please use Firefox or Chrome for the upload, and please make sure you get the email confirmation from Blackboard. If you’re having trouble with the BB, email a copy of your paper to instructors before the deadline.

Late Papers:

Deadlines are extremely important in all areas of professional communication; no extensions will be granted for any of the deadlines except for documented illness or family emergency. Technical difficulties (i.e. printer jams or computer issues) do not constitute illnesses or family emergencies, so save your work frequently and know where the nearest computer lab is located. The final grade for late papers (meaning that they were submitted after the start of class on the date they were due) will automatically drop by 15% of total points for each day they haven’t been received. After 48 hours, your grade for the assignment will be zero.

Where can I watch “Shattered Glass”

· It’s available for streaming rental via Amazon Prime, YouTube, iTunes and other video services for $3.99.

· A DVD copy is available at Bird Library (though please be considerate of your classmates).

· As of January 21, 2020, it appears to be viewable online with a Starz channel subscription.

Note: A group could also go in on it together and have a viewing party.