Evaluating Dinosaurs in Pop Culture

Evaluating Dinosaurs in Pop Culture

Objective:
Develop a critical understanding of how dinosaurs are portrayed in popular culture by examining a dinosaur-themed pop culture product of your choice. This assignment encourages you to analyze the representation of dinosaurs in media and entertainment, identifying both scientifically accurate and inaccurate portrayals.

Assignment Details:

1. Selection:
   Choose a dinosaur-themed pop culture product, such as a book, movie, TV show, or even a video game that features dinosaurs prominently. This product should be one that you are familiar with or have access to for thorough review.

2. One Page Paper

On a single page, provide the following:

Summary:
- Product Details: Start with a brief description of the product, including its title, creators, release year, and a summary of how dinosaurs are featured within it.
- Role Description: Describe the role and significance of dinosaurs in the product. Discuss how dinosaurs are integrated into the storyline or the thematic elements of the product.

Critical Analysis Paragraph:
- Accuracy Assessment: Write a paragraph critically assessing the portrayal of dinosaurs. Highlight aspects that are scientifically accurate, referencing concepts you’ve learned in class or from scientific literature.
- Inaccuracy Identification: Discuss elements that are not scientifically accurate. Explain what is wrong and how these inaccuracies could be corrected based on current scientific understanding of dinosaurs.

Submission Guidelines:

• Follow the provided format closely.
• Ensure your paper is clear, concise, and free of grammatical errors.
• Submit your paper through the CatCourses by Sunday April 28th at midnight.

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