Comprehensive Evaluation of Shot Components: Criteria for Identification, Analysis, and Terminology Application

Specification  of  shot   components

You  accurately  identify   and  classify  all   components  of  each  shot   in  the  sequence.

You  accurately  identify   and  describe  at  least  75%   of  all  components  of  the   shots  in  the  sequence.

You  accurately  identify   and  describe  at  least  50%   of  all  components  of  the   shots  in  the  sequence.

You  accurately  identify   and  describe  at  least  25%   of  all  components  of  the   shots  in  the  sequence.

You  accurately  identify   and  classify  less  than  25%   of  all  components  of  the   shots  in  the  sequence.

Analysis  Section  (20  possible  points)     5  points   4  points   3  points   2  points   1  point   Depth,  integrity,  and   thoroughness  of  analysis

Paper  satisfies  length   requirements  (3-­‐4  pages).   You  demonstrate  a  very   strong  capacity  to  formulate   clear  assertions,  and  you  use   carefully  chosen  and   relevant  examples  to   support  these  assertions.     You  cover  your  topic   thoroughly  and  in   exceptional  detail.

Paper  satisfies  length   requirements  (3-­‐4  pages).     You  formulate  clear   assertions.    Most  of  your   examples  are  carefully   chosen.    Most  of  your   examples  support  your   assertions.    You  cover   your  topic  most  of  the   required  aspects  of  the   assignment.

Paper  satisfies  length   requirements  (3-­‐4  pages).     Your  assertions  are   defensible,  but  not  always   clearly  formulated.    You   use  some  relevant   examples  to  support  your   assertions,  but  your  use  of   these  is  not  consistent.     You  cover  many  of  the   aspects  of  the  required   assignment.

Paper  is  less  than  3  pages.     Your  assertions  are   defensible,  but  they  are   usually  unclearly   formulated.    You  use  an   insufficient  number  of   relevant  examples  to   support  your  assertions.     You  cover  some  but  not   all  of  the  required  aspects   of  the  assignment.

Paper  is  less  than  3  pages.     Your  assertions  are   largely  unclear.    You  do   not  use  relevant  examples   to  support  your   assertions.    You  rely  upon   generalizations,  and  you   do  not  cover  all  required   aspects  of  the  assignment.

Use  of  film  terminology   You  use  film  terminology   precisely  and  with  facility.     You  demonstrate  a  thorough   understanding  of  this   terminology.

You  use  film  terminology   effectively  overall.    You   demonstrate  an   understanding  of  most  of   this  terminology.

Your  use  of  film   terminology  is  imprecise.     You  do  not  demonstrate  a   consistent  ability  to  apply   this  terminology.

Your  use  of  film   terminology  does  not   usually  correspond   directly  with  the  actual   meaning  of  these  terms.

Your  do  not  use  film   terminology  to  identify   and  articulate  concepts   covered  in  the  course.

Organization  of  argument   Your  argument  is   exceptionally  well   structured.    Your   introduction  includes  a  clear   and  directive  thesis   statement.    Your  body   paragraphs  are  coherent  and   structured  around  clear   topic  sentences.    The  body   paragraphs  demonstrate  the   validity  of  the  thesis.    The   conclusion  paragraph   synthesizes  your  argument   effectively.

Your  argument  is  well   structured  overall.    Your   introduction  includes  an   effective  thesis  statement,   but  it  could  clearer  or   more  directive.    Most   body  paragraphs  are   coherent  and  structured   around  clear  topic   sentences.    The  body   paragraphs  demonstrate   the  validity  of  the  thesis.     The  conclusion  paragraph   synthesizes  your   argument  effectively.

The  presentation  of  your   argument  evidences  some   structural  problems.     Your  thesis  statement  is   insufficiently  clear  or   directive.  Some  of  your   body  paragraphs  are  not   coherently  structured   around  topic  sentences.     Body  paragraphs  do  not   consistently  demonstrate   the  validity  of  the  thesis.     The  conclusion  paragraph   does  not  synthesize  your   argument  effectively.

The  presentation  of  your   argument  evidences   considerable  structural   problems.    Your  thesis   statement  provides  no  or   little  direction  for  the   reader,  and  it  is  unclearly   formulated.      Your  body   paragraphs  are  not   coherently  structured.     The  body  paragraphs  do   not  validate  the  thesis.       The  conclusion  paragraph   includes  little  synthesis  of   your  argument.

Your  argument  is  poorly   structured.    You  do  not   include  a  thesis   statement.    Your  body   paragraphs  do  not  relate   to  a  central  idea  or   argument.    The   conclusion  paragraph   includes  no  synthesis  of   your  argument.

Style,  mechanics,  and   proofreading

Your  paper  features   elegantly  structured   sentences  and  sentence   transitions.    There  are  no   grammatical,  syntax,  or   punctuation  issues.    You   have  proofread  your  paper   carefully  to  catch   typographical  errors.

Your  sentences  and   sentence  transitions  are   engaging.    There  are   minimal  issues  with   grammar  or  syntax.    You   have  proofread  effectively   overall.

Your  writing  evidences   some  problems,  with   grammar,  syntax,  and/or   punctuation,  and  these   occasionally  distract  from   your  ability  to  convey   meaning  effectively.    You   have  some  proofreading   errors.

Your  writing  evidences   pronounced  issues  with   grammar,  syntax,  or   punctuation,  and  these   frequently  distract  from   your  ability  to  convey   meaning  effectively.     There  are  several  and   repeated  proofreading   errors.

Your  sentence  structure  is   not  logically  organized.     There  are  severe  issues   with  grammar,  syntax,  or   punctuation,  and  these   errors  severely   compromise  your  ability   to  convey  meaning   effectively.