This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of Analysis paper is a .doc, .docx, or.pdf document and content is accessible. | | 0.0 pts Full Marks Analysis paper is submitted in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format and content is accessible: | -1.0 pts Automatic 0 for assignment 1.) Analysis paper is NOT submitted in .doc, .doc.x, or .pdf format; AND/OR 2.) The analysis paper content is inaccessible: Failure to meet these basic criteria will result in an automatic “0” for the assignment |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis paper contains content that is solely the student’s original work and not from a previous assignment. Any brief quotations or concepts from outside sources are properly attributed. | | 0.0 pts Full Marks Analysis paper contains content that is solely the student’s original work and not from a previous assignment. Any brief quotations or concepts from outside sources are properly attributed. | -1.0 pts Automatic 0 for assignment 1.) Analysis paper contains content that is NOT solely the student’s original work; AND/OR 2.) Analysis paper contains content from a previous assignment; AND/OR 3.) Any brief quotations or concepts from outside sources are NOT properly attributed: Submitting work that is plagiarized will result in an automatic “0” for the assignment (among other possible penalties). |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction Basic RequirementsThe identification of the following criteria included in introduction: 1. name of the film 2. its director 3. the year it was made | | 3.0 pts Full Marks All three criteria of the name of the film, its director, and the year it was made present. | 2.0 pts 2 out of 3 Two of the three criteria of the name of the film, its director, and the year it was made present. | 1.0 pts 1 out of 3 One of the following three criteria present: the name of the film, its director, and the year it was made | 0.0 pts No Marks None of the required items are mentioned. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall IntroductionThe introductory paragraph is one succinct paragraph that sets up a single pivotal sequence for readers by explaining context (i.e. a very brief overview of the film, where the selected sequence occurs in the movie, and why the scene is so impactful) and essential characters who are in the sequence. | | 10.0 to >9.0 pts Excellent Introduction meets all requirements. | 9.0 to >8.0 pts Good There are minor issues present with the introduction paragraph. | 8.0 to >7.0 pts Fair The introduction makes an attempt at completing the criteria but comes up short in a few categories. | 7.0 to >6.0 pts Needs improvement The introduction needs to refocus and to be refined for the second paper. | 6.0 to >0.0 pts Poor The introduction needs major refinement. | 0.0 pts No Marks Extremely inadequate or missing introduction. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis StatementThe thesis statement is underlined and creates a successful argument which helps guide the paper. | | 10.0 to >9.0 pts Excellent Excellent thesis statement provided. | 9.0 to >8.0 pts Good Minor issues present with the thesis statement. | 8.0 to >7.0 pts Fair A few issues present with the thesis statement. | 7.0 to >6.0 pts Needs improvement Thesis statement needs major revision but there was an attempted argument made. | 6.0 to >0.0 pts Inadequate Inadequate argument presented or other major issue with the thesis. | 0.0 pts No Marks No thesis statement present |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBrief summary of sequence providedA brief summary paragraph that provides an overview of the action of the sequence that provides important background information relevant to the analysis. Introductory paragraph is followed by a brief summary paragraph describing the action of the sequence, providing important details that are relevant to the analysis. Context of the scene in relation to the rest of the film is interpreted. (No more than one paragraph.) | | 10.0 to >9.0 pts Excellent Brief summary meets all requirements. It is also succinct. | 9.0 to >8.0 pts Good There are minor issues present with the summary paragraph. | 8.0 to >7.0 pts Fair The summary paragraph makes an attempt at completing the criteria but comes up short in a few categories. | 7.0 to >6.0 pts Needs Improvement The summary paragraph needs to be retooled and refined. | 6.0 to >0.0 pts Poor The summary paragraph needs major refinement. | 0.0 pts No Marks Extremely inadequate or missing summary paragraph. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic Sentence for Analysis Item #1Strong topic sentence present | | 3.0 to >2.5 pts Excellent strong topic sentence present | 2.5 to >2.0 pts Good Topic sentence is good, but can have minor adjustments. | 2.0 to >1.5 pts Fair Topic sentence needs minor adjusments | 1.5 to >0.0 pts Poor Topic sentence needs major refinement | 0.0 pts No Marks No topic sentence present. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis Paragraph #1Analysis of this paragraph in the paper explains what the filmmakers were trying to achieve with the storytelling of the sequence and which tool of cinema and/or aspect of mise-en-scene (i.e. cinematography, script, sound and music, lighting, sets and setting, etc.) were used to enhance the film narrative. | | 10.0 to >9.0 pts Excellent Analysis paragraph examined sequence from a formal perspective, including tools used by the director to elicit a response from the audience were identified and interpreted in an academic manner | 9.0 to >8.0 pts Good Analysis paper examined sequence from a formal perspective, including tools used by the director to elicit a response from the audience were identified and interpreted in an academic manner however a few improvements could be made. | 8.0 to >7.0 pts Fair Analysis paragraph focused almost exclusively on the film or sequence narrative; AND/OR 2.) Analysis paper gave a superficial analysis briefly mentioning some formal cinematic tools, but not enough for a critical academic analysis: | 7.0 to >6.0 pts Needs improvement Analysis paragraph focused almost exclusively on the film or sequence narrative; AND/OR 2.) Analysis paper gave a superficial analysis briefly mentioning some formal cinematic tools, but not enough for a critical academic analysis and other issues present | 6.0 to >0.0 pts Poor Analysis paper focused exclusively on the film narrative and did not really examine the film critically from an audio-visual perspective. In other words, nothing more than a lengthy summary of the film or film sequence: | 0.0 pts No Marks Completely off topic or not present |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic Sentence for Analysis Item #2Strong topic sentence present | | 3.0 to >2.5 pts Full Marks strong topic sentence present | 2.5 to >1.5 pts Good Topic sentence is good, but can have minor adjustments. | 1.5 to >1.0 pts Fair Topic sentence needs minor adjusments | 1.0 to >0.0 pts Poor Topic sentence needs major refinement. | 0.0 pts No Marks No topic sentence present. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis Paragraph #2Analysis of this paragraph in the paper explains what the filmmakers were trying to achieve with the storytelling of the sequence and which tool of cinema and/or aspect of mise-en-scene (i.e. cinematography, script, sound and music, lighting, sets and setting, etc.) were used to enhance the film narrative. | | 10.0 to >9.0 pts Excellent Analysis paragraph examined sequence from a formal perspective, including tools used by the director to elicit a response from the audience were identified and interpreted in an academic manner | 9.0 to >8.0 pts Good Analysis paper examined sequence from a formal perspective, including tools used by the director to elicit a response from the audience were identified and interpreted in an academic manner however a few improvements could be made. | 8.0 to >7.0 pts Fair Analysis paragraph focused almost exclusively on the film or sequence narrative; AND/OR 2.) Analysis paper gave a superficial analysis briefly mentioning some formal cinematic tools, but not enough for a critical academic analysis: | 7.0 to >6.0 pts Needs improvement Analysis paragraph focused almost exclusively on the film or sequence narrative; AND/OR 2.) Analysis paper gave a superficial analysis briefly mentioning some formal cinematic tools, but not enough for a critical academic analysis and other issues present | 6.0 to >0.0 pts Poor Analysis paper focused exclusively on the film narrative and did not really examine the film critically from an audio-visual perspective. In other words, nothing more than a lengthy summary of the film or film sequence: | 0.0 pts No Marks Completely off topic or not present |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic Sentence for Analysis Item #3Strong topic sentence present | | 3.0 to >2.5 pts Excellent strong topic sentence present | 2.5 to >1.5 pts Good Topic sentence is good, but can have minor adjustments. | 1.5 to >1.0 pts Fair Topic sentence needs minor adjusments | 1.0 to >0.0 pts Poor Topic sentence needs major refinement. | 0.0 pts No Marks No topic sentence present. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis Paragraph #3Analysis of this paragraph in the paper explains what the filmmakers were trying to achieve with the storytelling of the sequence and which tool of cinema and/or aspect of mise-en-scene (i.e. cinematography, script, sound and music, lighting, sets and setting, etc.) were used to enhance the film narrative. | | 10.0 to >9.0 pts Excellent Analysis paragraph examined sequence from a formal perspective, including tools used by the director to elicit a response from the audience were identified and interpreted in an academic manner | 9.0 to >8.0 pts Good Analysis paper examined sequence from a formal perspective, including tools used by the director to elicit a response from the audience were identified and interpreted in an academic manner however a few improvements could be made. | 8.0 to >7.0 pts Fair Analysis paragraph focused almost exclusively on the film or sequence narrative; AND/OR 2.) Analysis paper gave a superficial analysis briefly mentioning some formal cinematic tools, but not enough for a critical academic analysis: | 7.0 to >6.0 pts Needs improvement Analysis paragraph focused almost exclusively on the film or sequence narrative; AND/OR 2.) Analysis paper gave a superficial analysis briefly mentioning some formal cinematic tools, but not enough for a critical academic analysis and other issues present. | 6.0 to >0.0 pts Poor Analysis paper focused exclusively on the film narrative and did not really examine the film critically from an audio-visual perspective. In other words, nothing more than a lengthy summary of the film or film sequence: | 0.0 pts No Marks Completely off topic or not present |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall ConclusionAnalysis paper has a satisfying concluding paragraph that paraphrases the thesis statement, summarizes the main points of the analysis without being repetitive, and offers a clear conclusion to the paper. | | 10.0 to >9.0 pts Excellent Introduction meets all requirements. | 9.0 to >8.0 pts Good There are minor issues present with the concluding paragraph. | 8.0 to >7.0 pts Fair The conclusion makes an attempt at completing the criteria but comes up short in a few categories. | 7.0 to >6.0 pts Needs improvement The conclusion makes an attempt at completing the criteria but comes up short in many categories. | 6.0 to >0.0 pts Poor The conclusion needs major refinement. | 0.0 pts No Marks Extremely inadequate or missing concluding paragraph. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA FormattingAnalysis paper displays consistent compliance with accepted MLA paper formatting, including proper margins, heading, and title, double-spaced text, italicized titles of works, and citation of any sources. | | 5.0 to >4.0 pts Excellent Analysis paper is fully compliant with accepted MLA paper formatting | 4.0 to >2.0 pts Some issues present Analysis paper is inconsistently compliant with accepted MLA paper formatting | 2.0 to >0.0 pts Poor Analysis paper is poorly compliant with accepted MLA paper formatting | 0.0 pts No Marks Analysis paper is NOT compliant with accepted MLA paper formatting: |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of PaperAnalysis paper writing style is clear and free of spelling and grammatical errors. Effort displayed is high. No obvious issues such as long quotations or off topic ideas. | | 10.0 to >9.0 pts Excellent Analysis paper writing style is clear and free of spelling and grammatical errors. There is obvious care and attention to detail given to the assignment. | 9.0 to >8.0 pts Good Analysis paper writing style is mostly clear and relatively free of spelling and grammatical errors. Almost every part seems well thought out with care. | 8.0 to >7.0 pts Fair Analysis paper writing style is moderately clear, with a moderate degree of spelling and grammatical errors. Parts seem rushed or not thought through. | 7.0 to >6.0 pts Needs Improvement Analysis paper writing style is problematic, with spelling and grammatical errors present. Parts appear rushed or not thought through. | 6.0 to >0.0 pts Poor Analysis paper writing style is problematic, with severe spelling and grammatical errors. Many parts appear rushed or not thought through. | 0.0 pts No Marks Analysis paper writing style is EXTREMELY problematic, with severe spelling and grammatical errors; not acceptable for college-level writing: |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWord count is included in the heading or at the end of the analysis paper and is accurate. | | 3.0 pts Full Marks Word count is included in the heading or at the end of the paper and is accurate | 0.0 pts No Marks 1.) Word count is NOT listed in the heading or at the end of the paper; AND/OR 2.) Word count is decidedly inaccurate: Submitting work with a greatly inaccurate word count will result in an automatic “0” for the assignment. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWord count (1,250 words minimum)Word count (1,250 words) for analysis paper is met or exceeded | | 0.0 to >-1.0 pts Full Marks Word count is 1,250 words or more | -1.0 to >0 pts Penalized Word count is less than 1,250 words: ONE POINT is deducted for every 50 words under the minimum word count (up to a zero on the assignment). |
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Total Points: 100.0 |