Word Processing Unit: Film Franchise Research

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What is the first action required in Task 2?

  • Print the spreadsheet
  • Create charts for the data
  • Integrate charts into the report
  • Obtain data on sales volumes (correct)

What should the name of the spreadsheet file be?

  • salesdata.xlsx
  • boxoffice_report.pdf
  • yournamesales.xls (correct)
  • franchise_sales.csv

What type of visuals should be included in the description of characters section?

  • Only text descriptions of characters
  • Images of characters with at least one cropped or enhanced (correct)
  • Images of characters with no additional descriptions
  • Characters with background stories only

How many types of charts are required to be created in Task 2?

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What is required in the financial and box office success section of the report?

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Which section is NOT specified in the report production tasks?

<p>Discussion of character development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements is NOT included in the report checklist?

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How many entries are suggested for the index of the report?

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How many words should the background information section contain?

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What additional elements are required in the background information section?

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What must the report contain regarding its presentation features?

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What is an important aspect to note when obtaining data for the sales volumes?

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What should the final output of Task 2 include?

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What is the primary goal of Task 1 in this unit?

<p>To conduct research on a chosen film franchise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many documented searches are required to complete Task 1?

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What type of information should the first search focus on?

<p>Background information on the franchise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a requirement for completing Task 1?

<p>Providing a summary of a specific film (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be included as a part of the search documentation?

<p>Screenshots of all search results (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to indicate the chosen search engines?

<p>To justify their effectiveness in filtering results (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of search should be performed as the second search?

<p>An image or multimedia search for the franchise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT mentioned as part of the required information to research?

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Flashcards

Financial and Box Office Success of a Franchise

The financial performance and audience reception of a movie franchise, often measured by box office revenue and critical acclaim.

Table of Contents

A list of all the major topics covered in a report, along with their corresponding page numbers.

Bibliography

A list of all the sources used in a report, displayed in a consistent format.

Index

A comprehensive alphabetical listing of key words and concepts used in a report, along with their corresponding page numbers.

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Introduction

A section in a report that provides context and background information about the topic being discussed.

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Internet Research

The process of finding specific information on the internet using search engines.

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Search Engine

A website or tool that allows you to search for information online.

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Search Planning

A structured approach to finding information online, considering factors like efficiency, cost, and accuracy.

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Multimedia Search

Collecting images, videos, and audio files related to a specific topic.

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Background Research

Finding and organizing background information about a specific topic, like a film franchise.

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Search Filtering

A feature on many search engines allowing you to filter results by specific criteria like date or source.

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Franchise Success Research

Finding and analyzing information to understand the popularity and success of a film franchise.

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Search Costs

The financial cost associated with performing internet searches, if applicable.

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Search Time

The amount of time allocated to each internet search, measured in units like minutes or hours.

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Spreadsheet

A collection of data organized into rows and columns, often used for data analysis and presentation.

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Chart

A visual representation of data, typically used to display trends, patterns, and comparisons.

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Sales Volume

The total revenue generated by a film, including domestic (within the country of origin) and international (worldwide) box office receipts.

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Franchise

A series of films that share a common theme, characters, or setting, often released sequentially.

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Themes of a Franchise

The storyline, overarching ideas, and key elements that run throughout the films in a franchise. For example, action, adventure, sci-fi.

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Production Timeline

The chronological order in which the films in a franchise were produced and released, detailing the development process.

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Study Notes

Word Processing Unit: Task 1

  • Research a chosen film franchise using internet search engines (e.g., Google, Bing).
  • The report must inform viewers about the franchise's success and attributes.
  • Initial research should cover general information: origin of the idea (e.g., book), development timeline, key themes.
  • Plan searches, considering efficiency, cost, filtering, and outcome.
  • Conduct at least three documented searches using at least two search engines for each.
  • For each search, include a screenshot of the search results. One search should be for background information and another should be for images/multimedia.
  • Fill out a search planning checklist.
  • Additional searches may be needed, including www.imdb.com for information about the specific franchise.
  • Additional research might include sales information about the films and the franchise.
  • Include printouts of screenshots and completed checklist with the assignment.

Word Processing Unit: Task 2

  • Collect data on domestic and worldwide box office sales for the chosen franchise from the specified films.
  • Record any referenced websites in your bibliography.
  • Input this data into a spreadsheet titled yournamesales.xls.
  • Print out the spreadsheet with the data.
  • Create two types of charts (e.g., bar graphs, line graphs).
  • Print the charts.
  • Include the charts in the report within section 4.

Word Processing Unit: Task 3

  • Create a report containing the following sections:
    • Introduction (200-400 words): Aims of the task, reasons for selecting the franchise.
    • Background (200-400 words): History of the franchise, themes, production timeline. Include at least two images or graphics from picture handling software that illustrate the text.
    • Selected Characters (100-300 words): Photos of characters with descriptions, including special effects (if applicable). Include at least one cropped or enhanced image using picture handling software.
    • Financial and Box Office Success (100-400 words): Include at least one table created in the word processing software to show financial and box office data.

General Report Requirements

  • Use a word-processing package to produce a table of contents.
  • Include a header and footer with appropriate headings and page numbers.
  • Create a bibliography in the report.
  • Create an index of 15+ entries (use character and film names).
  • The report should have a title page generated from the word-processing software.
  • Submit the report to your assessor.
  • A completed checklist of report components and their inclusion in the report should be submitted along with the report.

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