list of research (07/10/08)

List of research needed and why:


Primary sources:
Questionnaires- why?- This will cover specific points that we would like to address ourselves, and provides opportunity to get needed details.
Interviews- why?- This is even better than an interview, although a lot of people may not have time for one, an interview allows us to get specific and detailed answers about the research in question.
Internet message boards- why?- This is handy if we, ourselves, don’t have a lot of time, as we can just post a specific question on the internet and get world-wide opinion. Some, however, never get answered, or the public won’t take it seriously and will therefore post silly comments.
Own textual analysis- why?- This can include ‘note style’ and makes it easy to read if it needs going over, as its our own opinion and analysis of everything.

Secondary sources:
Printed publication- why?- Especially if it comes from a well know source, this information is extremely reliable…especially on film sites such as IMDB or from specific film/director sites, i.e. shanemeadows.com.
Biographical information (numbers,percentages ect)- why?- If the question has specific facts and figures to it, than biographical information is essential, and it HAS to be accurate.
Institutional details- why?- If the question is dealing with a specific film and its locating…i.e. The Green Mile and where it was filmed-prison- and then information about the set and whether it was in a studio or an actual prison.
Audience related- why?- Essential for the audiences point of view of the film; they’re thoughts and opinions.