Film Essay Guidelines - Assignment is Worth 13% of the grade

**Movies for essay assignment can be found on the last page of the syllabus. There are also 5 free movies to choose from. The links for these are on the bottom of the page. Some of them are R rated and contain elements that some people may find offensive. If you don't want to watch something like that, choose something on the list that is not R rated. The films can be found in many places - Netflix, Amazon Prime, Youtube, Apple+ etc...

The paper should be written as follows:

1. (Beginning) Brief synopsis of the film.
2. (Middle body) This section should focus on how it relates to psychology. Describe how elements of the movie relate to psychology and what you found interesting. This could be in relation to psychological disorders (depression, anxiety, anger etc..), drug and alcohol abuse, sexuality (abuse, relations, molestation), gambling addiction, personal development, family interactions, relationships, classical and operant conditioning, social learning theory, neuropsychology, social psychology, stress etc...
3. (Ending) Your own personal thoughts on the film. How do you relate or not relate to the protagonist or other characters in regard to their thoughts feelings and interactions? Do you relate to the overall themes and concepts of the film? Do you disagree? Did you like the film? Why or why not? Any other thoughts on the film?

Where did you view the film from? (Netflix, youtube, DVD, Amazon Prime, library, etc...)

4. The grading will be pass or fail.

5. It should be typed in 12 font, double spaced and a minimum of 700 words.

6. Use proper grammar and spelling.

7. The paper should be written entirely in your own words. Do not use citations.

8. Do not use slang. You should write in a professional manner.

9. Do not plagiarize. Using AI can also be considered plagiarism. (See syllabus for penalty for academic dishonesty)

THE MOVIE YOU WILL BE WRITING ABOUT IS (RAGING BULL 1980)

PLEASE DO NOT USE AN AI TECHNOLOGY.