palestinian cinema

criteria

4 points

3 points

2 points

1 points

Content and Focus

Clear and well-focused topic/ thesis. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by examples and detailed information

Clear and well-focused topic/ thesis. Main ideas are clear, but are not well supported by examples and detailed information

The main topic/thesis is somewhat clear, but has inconsistent focus. There is need for supporting materials

The main topic/thesis lacks clarity and focus. Insufficient supporting materials

Organization

Strong introduction (stating the main topic) and conclusion. Consistent and coherent. Logical presentation and clear transitions.

Clear introduction and conclusion. The paper demonstrates some consistency and logical transitions.

The introduction and the conclusion are presented, but not clear. The transitions are sometimes hard to follow.

Unable to identify introduction and conclusion. Lack of consistency and logical structure.

Language and mechanics

The paper is written in formal English and has few, if any, spelling and grammar errors. It consists of elaborate and strong sentence structure.

The paper is written in the student’s own words.

Most of the paper is written in formal English and has 3-4 spelling and grammar errors. It shows a decent sentence structure. Majority of the paper written in student’s own words.

Some use of formal English and has more than 5-6

spelling and grammar errors.

Some parts of the paper are written in students’ own words

Frequent use of informal English. More than 6 spelling and grammar errors.

Majority of the paper is plagiarized.

Use of evidence

The use of 4 or more cited sources. All researched information is documented.

Consistent use of citation system (MLA, APA, or Chicago style).

The use of 3 cited sources. Most researched information is documented.

Somehow consistent use of citation system (MLA, APA, or Chicago style.

The use of 2 cited sources. Only few researched information is documented.

Inconsistent use of citation system (MLA, APA, or Chicago style.

The use of 1 or no sources. No researched information is documented. Failure to use any citation system guidelines.

Accuracy of facts

All facts presented in the paper are accurate and related to the thesis/main topic

Almost all facts presented in the paper are accurate and sometimes related to the thesis/main topic

Most facts presented in the paper are accurate.

The paper has several factual errors that hinder the creation of a cohesive paper.