ENG2D

DOCUMENTARY PROJECT RESEARCH (LOGOS)

Key information to have before beginning:

Format chosen (documentary, TedTalk, rant or “art piece) –

 

Issue chosen –

 

Working thesis –

 

LOGOS is literally, logic; “ … apparent proof, provided by words of the speech itself”

• use a variety of evidence such as facts, statistics, etc …

• must use credible sources for evidence

• must not manipulate evidence to suit argument

• see previous method (ethos) on honesty and integrity

With this in mind, what outside research/information do you need in order to provide “weight” to your project (facts, stats, etc …)?

 

And how/where can you find appropriate archival/stock/news footage to use in your documentary film?

Sources of Information

• Please use a variety of sources.

• A minimum of THREE current credible sources is required.

• If using websites, evaluate the authority and reliability of the website carefully before using them as sources.

• Non-profit organizations, government websites and educational websites tend to be more reliable.

• Look for .edu or .gov or .org

• Use your critical judgment!

Suggested Print Resources

Search the PETHS library catalogue to find books about your topic.

Suggested Electronic Sources

Gale Cengage Learning Infotrac 

Provides access to articles in magazines, journals and newspapers.

No password needed when accessing at school.  Please ask for password at front desk to access from home.

 

Curio.ca

Provides access to news segments, mostly Canadian.

No password needed when accessing at school.  Please ask for password at front desk to access from home.

 

Your Research Notes

• Write in point form in your own words.

• Use MLA style for your embedded references and your Works Cited list.

• Include an embedded reference for each point:

• Note the source (Author & page #) of each piece of information

• If the author is not available, please write ("article title")

Works Cited

• Please use MLA style, 8th edition.

• List your sources alphabetically.

• Use a hanging indent.

• Double space your citations.

• Use Citationmachine or see MLA Citation Guide by Seneca Libraries for help with formatting.