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Video Argument Rubric

Video Argument Rubric - 100 Points Total

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

Introduction

5 to >4 pts

Excellent

The introduction is motivating, and hooks the viewer from the beginning.

4 to >2 pts

Satisfactory

The introduction is clear and coherent and evokes moderate interest/response from the viewer.

2 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

The introduction does not orient the viewer to what will follow.

5 pts

Presentation of Evidence

10 to >6 pts

Excellent

Complete evidence for one side or complete evidence for both sides

6 to >3 pts

Satisfactory

Incomplete evidence for both sides

3 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

No evidence or insufficient evidence from only one side

10 pts

Documentation

5 to >4 pts

Excellent

All elements from other sources are accurately documented.

4 to >2 pts

Satisfactory

Most of the elements taken from other sources are documented; however, some documentation may be inaccurate or missing.

2 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

There is no documentation.

5 pts

Core Argument

Feasibility & Creativity of Solution

Review of the Subject Material

10 to >6 pts

Excellent

Compelling Argument; New, Creative Solution; Complete Review

6 to >3 pts

Satisfactory

Basic Argument/Good Argument Conventional Solution Basic Review/Good Review

3 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

No argument/Weak argument; No solution/Unrealistic solution; No review/Weak Review

10 pts

Subject Content

30 to >21 pts

Excellent

Subject knowledge is evident throughout the video. All information is clear, appropriate, and correct.

21 to >10 pts

Satisfactory

Subject knowledge is evident in much of the video. Most information is clear, appropriate, and correct.

10 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Subject knowledge is not evident. Information is confusing, incorrect, or flawed.

30 pts

Video Content & Organization

10 to >6 pts

Excellent

Video includes a clear statement of purpose. Events and messages are presented in a logical order, with relevant information that supports the video’s main ideas.

6 to >3 pts

Satisfactory

Information is connected to a theme. Details are logical and information is relevant throughout most of the video.

3 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

The video lacks a central theme, clear point of view, and logical sequence of information. Much of the information is irrelevant to the overall message.

10 pts

Conclusion

5 to >4 pts

Excellent

Excellent conclusion. Revisits all sides of the argument.

4 to >2 pts

Satisfactory

Satisfactory conclusion. Partially revisits all sides of the argument.

2 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

No conclusion or minimal conclusion that revisits one side of the argument.

5 pts

Mechanics

5 to >4 pts

Excellent

The text and/or audio have no errors in grammar, spelling, or formatting.

4 to >2 pts

Satisfactory

The text and/or audio have 1-2 errors in grammar, spelling, or formatting.

2 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

The text and/or audio have 4 or more errors in grammar, spelling, or formatting.

5 pts

Production

20 to >16 pts

Excellent

Video is of excellent quality and is edited. Transitions added enhance the quality of the video and transitions used do not detract from the video. There is ample evidence of visual rhetoric/graphics throughout the presentation.

16 to >11 pts

Satisfactory

Video is edited. A variety of transitions are used and most transitions help tell the story. Most of video has good pacing and timing. Graphics are used appropriately.

11 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Video is of poor quality and is unedited. There are no transitions added or transitions are used so frequently that they detract from the video. There are no graphics.

20 pts

Total Points: 100