Middle East Videography

Middle East Annotated Videography An annotated videography is a list of videos, followed by a very brief (3-4 sentences or about 100 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph (the annotation) about the video. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited (tell me why you selected the videos you did!).

In this course, you've seen some of the videos selected in the Content area. The videos were chosen for specific reasons. They illustrate things to help you to understand the culture and the music better.

This assignment is an opportunity for you to locate and share some videos which you believe are especially illustrative of something very specific.

The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited (tell me why you selected the videos you did!).

The videos from this assignment can tie into your final Connections Assignment.

——————————————————- EXAMPLE 1. Author or originator: Michael Skinner. Title: “Mbuti Pygmies of the Rainforest” [URL: http://youtu.be/-X5cD6jd914:] Date Published [Aug 28, 2017] Date Accessed [June 22, 2020]. Older documentary about the Forest People with valuable footage of the forest people and their hunting and gathering practices. Unable to know exact filming date but worthy of more study.

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A) Begin with a Title and a few sentances about your Topic B) Cite 10-12 videos. C) Focus your efforts on one very clearly defined subject (for example, oud

players from Iraq). FOCUS ON ONE VERY, VERY, VERY SPECIFIC CULTURAL AREA/THING IN THE MIDDLE EAST!

D) Your annotation should be very brief and explain what is useful and unique about this particular clip. Out of the millions of clips available, why have you chosen it? What does it clearly illustrate? Why does this matter? DO NOT COPY THE DESCRIPTION ALREADY IN THE VIDEO DESCRIPTION. YOU MUST CREATE YOUR OWN.

E) Video must not be one which is already in the Course Content Areas. F) Make sure the URL link is active. G) Include the date it was posted and the date you accessed it.

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FORMAT: 12 point font Author or originator. Description or title of video clip. [URL: http://address/filename] Date of publication. Include the date it was posted to the internet and also include the date you visited the url (month, day, year). [NOTE: this is the day YOU accessed it] Followed by your brief annotation.

——————————————————- REMEMBER! FOCUS ON ONE VERY SPECIFIC CULTURAL AREA!

THIS IS HOW YOU GAIN INSIGHT AND EXPERTISE!

Please do: Be very, very, very specific in your selection on one very, very, very narrow topic. Become an expert on this one little thing. It is important.

Please don't: If you are thinking of mostly western sounding pop artist of a European or American bent, than I would say it defeats the point of the assignment. Please don't do it. You will loose lots of points or possibly have to redo the assignment.

Please don't: chose a broad topic (for example: "female vocalists of the Middle East is FAR TOO BROAD) you will loose lots of points.

REQUIREMENTS and GRADING CRITERIA Be certain to follow assignment guidelines. You will be graded on the quality of the videos you select, your annotations and your ability to incorporate ideas and concepts you’ve learned in the readings and class discussion/lecture. Make sure to keep your writing focused and communicate your ideas clearly and effectively. Writing essentials like spelling, grammar, organization and style are of utmost importance. No late papers or plagiarism will be accepted. Due date and points noted in syllabus.

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GRADING CRITERIA

Letter Grade

Points Typical Characteristics

A 88-95 Outstanding writing! Exceptional prose. Through research and understanding of topic shown by clear expression of uncommon contextual insight. Solid 3D Reporting. Free of mechanical errors.

B 78-87 Good work! Clearly aboe average. Free of serious mechanical errors. Accurately reports issues/events in appropriate, meaningful context. Thoughts clearly expressed. Needs only minor editing.

C 68-77 Fulfills the assignment but lacks contextual insight and/or clarity. Work largely sound and accurate, but may be missing important detail and perspective. Only simple grammar or spelling errors. Needs revision.

D 58-67 Has fundamental, often multiple problems. Missing important information, lacking details. Marred by multiple (or serious) errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation. Expression often ambiguious, unclear. Failure to follow guidelines.

F below 57 Unacceptable work. Typically marred by multiple errors in mechanics and thought content. Often contains factual errors. Failure to follow guidelines.

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