Instruction
1500 – 2000 word research paper on How Charlie Chaplin's time with Essanay was pivotal in his contribution to revolutionize the comedy film industry. Chaplin's time with Essanay is important because it comes from a time in which he left the Keystone company basically because he wanted more freedom in his work and his time with Essanay allowed for him to experiment and get creative with his comedy pieces which were key factors to the comedy film industries rise.
Keeping in mind that it is to be a scholarly paper, bear in mind the following guidelines:
The paper should have a controlling thesis (Exactly how did his Essanay films differ from the Sennett formula?)
Assertions of fact should be footnoted.
Assertions of opinion should be defended.
Standard MLA style
Where specific films are relevant to the discussion, those films should be viewed, where possible, rather than relying on descriptions in books or on the web.
Web sources are permitted, but should be used with caution. Evaluate the source’s credibility and credentials before relying on them. Try to balance online sources with books. ANY PAPER based entirely on web sources will be regarded as inadequately researched.
A bibliography of sources cited should be appended to the paper, using standard MLA style. Don’t forget to cite the films themselves – they are your primary sources.