In this assignment, you will identify and critique the use of science in a popular science fiction film or novel. The critique will comment on whether the science is correct or incorrect, using references to popular books on the subject, the Kaku text, or other popular science readings focused on analyzing Hollywood science. You can also use your instructor as a knowledgeable resource to determine if your choice of science fiction work will help you complete the assignment. Any science fiction work may be used except for The Naked Sun by Asimov.

Assignment Guidelines

The paper should be approximately 600 words in length, so you should narrow your focus to one or two instances of science being used correctly or incorrectly in the work. Make sure you address the following in your review:
1. Provide brief context:
Identify and describe a scene in the film or a passage in the text where the
science concept you identify becomes an important plot device.

2. Provide background: Identify what we know about the scientific concept today. Explain this concept as if you are describing the phenomena to a neighbor.

3. Evaluate the use of science: How does the work take liberty with bending science or use correct science in the situation to move the plot along?

Moreover, make sure to:
 Write using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
 Construct and organize ideas into paragraphs.
 Use correct citations for all sources used in your analysis according to a style guide (MLA or APA), and reference these citations at the end of the paper.
o One of these sources should be the film/text itself, one should be a primary source used to explain the science concept, and at least one additional source should be used, which may include a credible article found on the Internet about the science in the film or novel.