So these are the exact instructions they gave us. I also uploaded all my notes (I hope you understand my handwriting) so that you can find any concept you like and compare it with a video.

In a short paper, (about four pages, plus a “works cited” page), you will illustrate two course concepts using two different clips from television shows or movies (clips must not be longer than three minutes; they must be from television shows or movies).

Some of the material we’ve covered in class involves “big” concepts with multiple components. Focus on one component (e.g., the relationship frame from the Communication Theory of Identity).

The purpose of this assignment is for you to learn more about class concepts that interested you.

To that end, you will cite four scholarly sources (two for each concept; scholarly sources are books or academic journal articles) that help you expand your knowledge about the concepts you’ve chosen. You may use your textbook, but it will not count as one of your four required sources. You will cite your sources in APA style.

This is how your paper should be organized:

1) Explanation of concept #1 (two to three paragraphs)
Explain terminology from the concept, discuss what the concept attempts to explain or predict, elucidate how the concept is useful in analyzing interpersonal relationships
Cite source #1
Cite source #2
2)Brief overview of the clip you have selected (one paragraph)
Context in which clip occurs
Introduction of characters involved in clip
3) Connection of concept to clip (two to three paragraphs)
How does the clip you’ve selected illustrate the concept you’ve selected? Be specific. Make connections to what you presented in Roman Numeral I.
Use terminology from the concept
Provide a link to the clip (no longer than three minutes)
4) Explanation of concept #2 (two to three paragraphs)
Explain terminology from the concept, discuss what the concept attempts to explain or predict, elucidate how the concept is useful in analyzing interpersonal relationships
Cite source #3
Cite source #4
5) Brief overview of the clip you have selected (one paragraph)
Context in which clip occurs
Introduction of characters involved in clip
6) Connection of concept to clip (two to three paragraphs)
How does the clip you’ve selected illustrate the concept you’ve selected? H
Use terminology from the concept
Provide a link to the clip (no longer than three minutes)

Works cited page in APA style

Use Times New Roman for your font. 12-point size. Standard (one inch) margins. Double-spaced. You do not need a cover page.

Q: Where do I find clips?

A: YouTube is a great place to start. If you have the skills and technology, you may also make clips of your own (e.g., from DVDs). NOTE: clips must be from television shows or movies.

Q: Where do I find scholarly sources?

A: A good resource is the “Communications and Mass Media Complete” database, which can be found on our library’s website: (http://library.northeastern.edu/research/resources/a-to-z-index#C). Scroll to find it.

Another is “Academic Search Premier,” which is also on our library’s website: (http://library.northeastern.edu/research/resources/a-to-z-index#A). Scroll to find it.

Yet another is Google Scholar (http://library.northeastern.edu/research/resources/a-to-z-index#G) Scroll to find it.

Books about relational communication and interpersonal communication are available at Snell Library (mostly on the third floor).

Q: How will you assess this assignment?

A: I will be evaluating the degree to which the explanations of your concepts are complete and correct; the degree to which you use your scholarly sources effectively; the degree to which you explain your clips; and the degree to which you correctly, comprehensively, and convincingly connect your concepts to your clips. As is standard procedure, I will also be looking for clear and effective writing, correct citations, and a correct works cited page.