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MovieReviewwithrubric.rtfMovie Review Introduction to Sociology 1 301
W hen you select a movie to review, make sure that it affords you the opportunity to illustrate the value of the sociological perspective.
Format
Your review should have a title page specifying the title of the movie you are reviewing, your name, the name of your instructor and class, your student ID number, and the date you are submitting the review. The title page should be followed by the body of the review double-spaced pages using a 12-point font. If you cite any sources, the full citations should appear in a separate References section at the end.
Story, Dialogue, Action!
Movies tell stories, and so should your review. Dialogue and action bring stories to life, and you can increase your readers’ interest by quoting revealing snippets of dialogue and describing the action that takes place during important scenes. These narrative elements are especially effective when used in the introductory paragraphs because they help to engage the reader. Remember, though, that your job is not to tell the whole story of the movie but to focus on aspects of sociological relevance. Don’t let the movie’s narrative control you; use the movie to tell your sociological story.
Argument
The main body of your review – all but the introductory and concluding paragraphs – should develop your sociological argument. This is where you tell the reader about the sociological significance of the movie, roughly two-thirds of the review should be devoted to this purpose.
Summary
A summary paragraph should concisely state your main conclusion and leave the reader with something to think about after he or she finishes reading the review. You may provoke the reader by asking a telling question, identifying an intriguing paradox or mentioning an unresolved issue.
Keep it Real
Your review should be grammatical and you should always use correct spelling and punctuation. But beyond these obvious requirements, remember that it always pays to write in a straightforward way. Don’t use flowery prose. Employ sociological terms sparingly. Remember that a sentence is the shortest distance between two points. Avoid the passive voice (“John saw the car,” not “The car was seen by John”). Don’t use big words when small words will do as well. Use the spell-check and grammar-check features of your word processing program. Read and re-read your review. Then read it again. You can always improve it.
Grading Criteria
Below Average (3)
Average (5)
Good (8)
Excellent (10)
Overall Organization
The essay is unclear with no organization.
Writing has minimal organization.
Writing follows a logical organization, but sometimes drifts.
Writing is clear, logical, and very organized.
Understanding of theory / concepts
Major mistakes evident regarding theory or in definition of concepts
Gist of theory correct, but some mistakes made.
Concepts and theory are correct, but only text book definitions and no elaboration.
Concepts are clearly defined, linked where appropriate, and illustrated with examples
Sociological cultural concepts
The essay has 2 or less sociological/ cultural concepts
The essay has 3 sociological/ cultural concepts
The essay has 4 sociological/ cultural concepts
The essay has 5 or more sociological/ cultural concepts
Theoretical analysis
The essay fails to address any of the sociological theories.
An analysis of the movie based on 1 of the sociological theories (structural functionalism, social conflict, symbolic interaction)
An analysis of the movie based on 2 of the sociological theories (structural functionalism, social conflict, symbolic interaction)
An analysis of the movie based on all 3 of the sociological theories (structural functionalism, social conflict, symbolic interaction)
Reference Page
The movie review has less than 3 references.
The movie review has 3 reference
The movie review has 4 references
The movie review has 5 or more references.
Grammar and Punctuation
The essay has so many basic grammar errors and punctuation errors that the essay cannot be readily understood.
The essay has many basic grammar and punctuation errors but the meaning is somewhat clear.
The essay has few major errors. There may be multiple minor errors as long as they do not interfere with understanding.
The essay has no major grammatical and punctuation errors and very few minor errors. Any minor errors do not interfere with the understanding of the essay.
Word Count
Below 600
600-799
800-999
1000-1800
Movie Review Rubrics
- Double spaced 12pt font + 5
- Reference page +5
MLA OR ASA + 10
