The first projected research topic was to explore why movies change major plot points when adapting a book into cinematic form. However, this topic may be too general for a research paper. So I have been thinking of ways to narrow my focus and the topic has now become: Why are books turned into movies? I feel that this is a more specific question to answer, and it will allow a better flow of information, as opposed to my previous idea, which would probably result in a relatively disorganized paper. I think this new question will be easier on the reader and will be easier to prove (so to speak). And after answering why books are turned into movies, I can explore what makes a director want to change plot points if I feel it is still relevant and appropriate (because that is still a question I am personally interested in answering). In addition to this, I might even ask a third question: Why do people prefer movies? Either way, I feel I've chosen a pretty strong topic and look forward to getting started.
Materials will mos likely include a lot of articles. I might even skip the articles and make more use of viewer/reader reviews as a way of averaging public opinions. I plan to personally ask others of their opinions (not exactly in interview format) and I definitely plan to use auto-ethnography, as I've noticed that I share a lot of opinions as others on the subject of book vs. movie. Other materials will include any surveys and studies I can find.
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