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作 者：加加留学
Please write a 2-3 page paper reviewing a movie that features at least one major character who experiences a mental disorder. Watch the film at least twice. Use double-spaced formatting and APA style. The following questions should help you structure your reaction paper. You will gain 1 point for every statement that I can answer with a “yes.” This should be in your own words; do not use film/movie/video websites for your information. Be sure your paper is well organized, flows in a logical manner, displays knowledge of the concepts discussed, and is grammatically correct.  See grading rubric below.
 
Content (7pts)
·         Does the paper have a central idea that can be expressed in one or two simple sentences?
·         Did the writer provide the title of the film and named the main character?
·         Did the writer describe three unhealthy behaviors portrayed in the film?
·         Does the writer accurately analyze and discuss the assigned movie?
·         Does the writer provide a description of mental disorder portrayed in the film?
·         Does the writer discuss the depth of the problem and complexities portrayed in the movie? (i.e. the writer needs to discuss the possible causes of the disorder)?
·         Does the writer provide a description of best treatments for this mental disorder?
 
Organization (5pts)
·         Does the paper have an introduction that gives the reader a sense of the paper’s focus?
·         Does the paper have a conclusion that summarizes the argument or offers some final perspective on the topic?
·         Is the paper ordered in a way that is logical and easy to follow? (I.e. Does the paper flow smoothly, using clear and logical transitions between paragraphs?)
·         Does each paragraph contain a central idea?
·         Are sources clearly stated/cited, and is information from those sources well integrated into the flow of the paper?
 
Grammar and Writing Style (3pts)
·         Is the paper relatively free from grammatical or spelling errors?
·         Is the writing style clear?
·         Are sentences cohesive?
 
 
Total Possible Score: 15 points
 
Ideas of Films featuring mentally healthy/unhealthy people
 

Movies featuring people  with a mental disorder

A Beautiful Mind

American Psycho

As Good as it Gets

The Aviator

Copycat

The Deer Hunter

Donnie Darko

Girl Interrupted

I am Sam

Identity

Matchstick Men

Me, Myself & Irene

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Ordinary People

Rain Man

Shutter Island

The Soloist

Sybil

Hidden Figures

Lion