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Essay2Evaluation-Gbangbolor2.docxEssay 2: Film Review Evaluation: Branice Gbangbolor
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1) Labeling the assignment: The labels required are all on the paper. There is a creative title.
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2) Introduction: General information about the film is integrated into the introduction. There is a clear thesis at the end of the introduction that states the name of the film and the writer’s opinion of the film.
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3) Summary of film: The summary includes enough information to help even those who have not seen the film understand the major theme of the film, but it does not give away vital information. It is brief and to the point.
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4) The critical portion: The opinion of the reviewer is clear and coherent. The reader can clearly assess what the writer thinks of the film through the 3-4 aspects of the film reviewed. Critical statements and evaluative words/phrases/statements are provided throughout.
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5) Incorporation of sources: The writer incorporates statements from 3 credible reviews in the critical portion of their essay. Each quote is connected to the paper through a strong use of the Five Step Procedure. The quotes used are evaluative/opinionated. Correct MLA format is used. The writer has at least 3 in-text citations.
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6) Organization/Coherence: Organized in a way that makes it easy for the reader to follow. Each Critical Portion paragraph has an evaluative topic sentence and focuses on one topic. There are clear support points in each body paragraph followed by examples. The examples are then clearly evaluated. Transitions between ideas used within the paragraphs are present. Provides strong, evaluative wrap up sentences at the end of each body paragraph.
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7) Supporting examples/Development: Statements made by the writer throughout the paper are supported with an adequate number of illustrations and examples from the film. Each example is provided to support an evaluative statement. Once the example is offered, the writer makes it clear what the audience will think of this example by offering evaluative statements. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
8) Grammar: The paper is free of run-ons, fragments and other awkward wording. It is clear that the writer proofread the paper. The writer does NOT talk to the reader directly by using second person or “You” statements. The writer avoids using “I” statements throughout the essay. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9) MLA works cited page: The works cited page is in correct MLA format. All 3 film reviews are cited as online film reviews, and the film reviewed is cited.
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10) Conclusion: The writer wraps it up in a clear and concise manner. All points from the essay are reviewed in the conclusion with evaluative statements to remind of the writer’s opinion of the film. No new information is offered. The reader is left to ponder the events that he/she has just read about (Clincher).
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Grade: 0/100-Branice, I did go through your essay and make comments to help you in fulfilling the requirements of the essay. Unfortunately, at this point, your essay does not fit the assignment presented on the Essay 2-Film review assignment sheet. We can meet and talk about how you can make this fit, but I want to also encourage you to revisit the sample essays as well as the assignment sheet.
