FILM ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT: ERIN BROCKOVICH

GUIDELINES:
Discuss the following in your brief paper (not to exceed three double spaced typed pages). The three pages do not include cover sheet, abstract, or reference pages (see APA for the format for setting up your cover page and reference page/s). Use the areas listed below as headings or topics of each paragraph you write.

Perform a film analysis on “Erin Brockovich” using the format 1-5 below.

1. Discuss survey research.
2. What method was used by the characters in the film to gather data?
3. How was a needs assessment conducted by the researcher in the film?
4. How was the needs assessment used to obtain information about the prevalence, distribution, and interrelations of variables within the affected population?
5. Discuss ethical implications about the researcher’s actions.

GRADING RUBRIC FOR FILM ANALYSIS PAPER –NUR 625
SECTION
Abstract 5
Introduction: Include a discussion of survey research. 15
Identify method used by the characters in the film to gather data. 20
Identify how the researcher in the film conducted a needs assessment. 20
How was the needs assessment used to obtain information about the prevalence, distribution, and interrelations of variables within the affected population? 20
Discuss ethical implications about the researcher’s actions. 15
Format:
Precise APA style and professional writing 5