Outline for the Second Term Paper

1.      Introduction

a.      Introduce the law of inertia

b.      Why it’s broken so often in films

c.      Thesis: the law of inertia is broken in Looney Tunes (Road Runner), The Incredibles (Dash) and Pokemon (Team Rocket)

BODY PARAGRAPHS

2.      Looney Tunes

a.      Road Runner’s ability to stop/turn on a dime

b.      Stopping that abruptly at his speeds should be impossible

c.      Changing course that quickly should break his body

d.      All these obstacles and weapon should have hit him

3.      The Incredibles (Dash)

a.      His speed not enough to stay above water

b.      His impacts should kill him

c.      His legs would get destroyed at such speeds

4.      Pokemon’s Team Rocket

a.      “Blasting off again” should never happen again and again

b.      That much height/distance is impossible

c.      Any explosion would keep them near the ground/ kill them

5.      Conclusion

a.      Restate thesis and points

b.      Ending thoughts, why these make the animations more enjoyable

c.      Finale!