Completion of the Media Character Critique assignment answer the 4 element questions.

Criteria

Excellent

Good

Average

Poor

Element 1 & 2

Character, context, and backstory covered comprehensively (history, risk factors, precipitating and contributory factors articulated) with good support from text.

Context and backstory are outlined, but missing some critical elements. Support from text is evident.

Context and backstory are not outlined effectively; no use of supporting academic / scientific resources.

Context and backstory poorly outlined, loosely attached to factors. No support.

Element 3: DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria

Very clear that readings were understood and incorporated well into response. ALL DSM-V criteria accounted for (outlined with rationale for observation, or identified as an element needing more information / observation).

Readings were understood and/or incorporated into response, however missing critical elements necessary to complete diagnosis (e.g. criterion missing)

Postings have questionable relationship to the reading material. Diagnostic criteria are loosely identified, many missing.

Not evident that the readings were understood and/or not incorporated into discussion.

Element 4

Comprehensive screening and outline of character depiction. Presents rationale as to whether or not the depiction fuels stigma or negative stereotypes.

Screening present, but missing depth OR information regarding student rationale.

Screening present, but missing depth AND rationale is not explicit.

Screening is difficult to ascertain; observations and rationale are not connected to element (stigma).

Maximum Points

10

7

4

2