Film Question

Excellent

Paper is organized very well, there is an introduction, main body and conclusion. The text is organized in paragraphs outlining ideas and topics in a logical manner.

Proficient

Paper is organized well, there is an introduction, main body and conclusion, but a proper organization in paragraphs is missing or could be improved.

Developing

There is some evidence of organization, but the text is not organized in logical paragraphs, and the introduction and conclusion are missing or are not obvious enough.

Does not meet expectations

Little to no evidence of organization.

Excellent

Well-developed vocabulary and academic style of writing. The paper is free from grammatical, syntactical, punctuation or spelling errors. Tone and style are professional and appropriate.

Proficient

Well-developed vocabulary and academic style of writing. There are a few grammatical, syntactical, punctuation or spelling errors, none major. Tone and style are professional, but may contain an occasional example of slang or clichés.

Developing

Some use of professional vocabulary and academic style of writing is present. Paper contains a number of mechanical and syntax errors, but few are major. Paper may contain slang, clichés and generalizations. Tone and style are intermittently academic.

Does not meet expectations

Very limited use of professional vocabulary. There are word choice errors, generalizations, slang, overly informal expressions or clichés. Multiple mechanical and syntax errors, many major.

Excellent

Extensive evidence of careful critical thinking about the films and the course learnings. Conclusions are particularly thoughtful and well developed.

Proficient

Important connections between the films and the course learnings are identified. Student is able to see “the big picture” and make clear conclusions.

Developing

Some important connections between the films and the course learnings are identified. Conclusions are present but may be vague or unelaborated.

Does not meet expectations

Important connections between the films and the course learnings are NOT identified. Little or no attempt to draw conclusions or go beyond the surface level.

Excellent

Elaborated and well-used references from all course sources are present in the paper, and clearly support the student’s arguments. In-line citations are formatted correctly and all references are listed at the end of the paper.

Proficient

Multiple references from course sources are present in the paper, and support the student’s arguments, but some sources may be missing. In-line citations may be formatted incorrectly and all references are not listed at the end of the paper.

Developing

Limited references from course sources are present, or they are used in a superficial manner and lack elaboration. In-line citations are formatted incorrectly and references are not listed at the end of the paper.

Does not meet expectations

The use of references is severely lacking and does not demonstrate that the student has acquired sufficient knowledge from course readings. All in-line citations are formatted incorrectly and references are not listed at the end of the paper.