HUM 3110

Points possible 45 to 40 39 to 36 30 29 to 22 22 to 0 Total Comments

Analysis Exceptional analysis. Ability to

synthesize all required text

concepts with observations

from the film. All major topics

thoroughly supported by many

specific, relevant details. No

summary or only

appropriate/necessary

summary of film.

Effective analysis. Ability to

synthesize most required text

concepts with observations

from the film. All major topics

supported by relevant, specific

details. No summary or only

appropriate/necessary

summary of film.

Acceptable analysis. Ability to

synthesize few required text

concepts with observations

from the film. Most major

topics supported by relevant

details, but some lack of

specificity or relevance or some

redundancy. Excessive

summary of film in place of

analysis.

Limited analysis and major

topics lacking in specificity or

relevance. Analysis is

comprised primarily of summary

of film.

Little or no supporting detail,

lacking analysis/synthesis,

many irrelevant details, or

summary-only.

Points possible 10 to 9 8 to 7 6 to 5 4 to 3 2 to 0 Total

Introduction Exceptional thesis, introduction

of analysis and preview of

main points. Clear transition to

body of paper.

Clear thesis and adequate

introduction of analysis,

preview and transition.

Weak thesis and/or weak

introduction, preview or

transition.

Weak or missing

thesis/introduction/preview/

transition.

Thesis missing or not

identifiable, weak or missing

introduction, preview or

transition.

Conclusion Exceptional restatement of

thesis, summary of analysis

and review of main points.

Solid final statement.

Clear restatement of thesis and

adequate review, summary and

final statement.

Weak restatement of thesis

and/or weak summary, review

or final statement.

Weak or missing restatement

of thesis/review/summary.

Restatement of thesis missing

or not identifiable, weak or

missing summary, review or

final statement.

Coherent Organization Exceptionally clear transitions

and logical progression of

ideas: major points and

conclusions exceptionally

accessible.

Clear transitions and logical

progression of ideas; major

points and conclusions clear.

Major points or conclusions not

completely clear; no more than

two paragraphs contain

irrelevancies.

Many ineffective transitions,

and overall plan has a number

of irrelevancies; major points

and conclusions somewhat

muddled.

Lacks coherent overall

organization, unclear major

points and conclusions, many

paragraphs contain

irrelevancies.

Grammar/Spelling Superior use of clear, efficient

sentences with specific,

appropriate vocabulary and no

misspellings.

Clear, efficient sentences with

specific, appropriate

vocabulary; no more than one

incorrectly used/misspelled

word.

No more than one wordy or

awkward sentence; two to

three incorrectly used words,

spelling or vocabulary

problems.

Two to three wordy, unclear,

or awkward sentences or four

to five vocabulary, spelling or

usage problems.

More than three confusing or

wordy sentences/misspellings

or excessive vague and

inappropriate vocabulary or

usage.

Correct Use of

Mechanics/Punctuation

No major errors and no more

than one minor error. Correct

use of MLA documentation

style where/if necessary.

One major error or up to two

minor errors, including MLA.

One major and up to two minor

errors or two major errors or

three minor errors, including

MLA.

More than two major errors or

more than three minor errors,

including MLA.

More than two major errors and

three minor errors or paper is

simply too confusing.

Responsiveness to the

Assignment

Purpose of assignment directly

and completely accomplished

in an exceptional manner.

Purpose of assignment

accomplished in a capable

manner.

Purpose of assignment

accomplished in an acceptable

manner.

Purpose of assignment

accomplished in a minimally

acceptable manner.

Purpose of assignment is not

accomplished.

Point of view and audience Appropriate point of view and

proper attention to audience.

One instance of inappropriate

point of view or use of informal

language inappropriate for a

professional audience.

Two to three instances of

inappropriate point of view or

use of informal language

inappropriate for a professional

audience.

Three to five instances of

inappropriate point of view or

use of informal language

inappropriate for a professional

audience.

Numerous instances of

inappropriate point of view or

use of informal language

inappropriate for a professional

audience.

Overall Paper Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Does not meet minimum

requirements for course or

assignment.

TOTAL POINTS 0

PERCENTAGE 0%

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HUM 3110

Film Analysis Grading Guidelines