essay

5 pts

Meets length requirement

0 pts

Does not meet length requirement

20 pts

Submission addresses all of the following elements: photograph/video of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two.

17 pts

Submission addresses most of the following elements: photograph/video of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two.

15 pts

Submission addresses some of the following elements: photograph/video of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two.

12 pts

Submission addresses few of the following elements: photograph/video of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two.

0 pts

No effort

25 pts

The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides detailed background information that conveys strong understanding of the work.

21.25 pts

The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides a significant background information that conveys an understanding of the work.

18.75 pts

The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides a some background information but additional details are needed to convey an understanding of the work.

15 pts

The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides little background information, or the information is unclear, suggesting little understanding of the work.

0 pts

No effort

25 pts

The analysis of the original artwork provides detailed background information that conveys a very well thought-out approach to the creation.

21.25 pts

The analysis of the original artwork provides significant background information that conveys well thought-out approach to the creation, but some details could be added for additional insight into the creation.

18.75 pts

The analysis of the original artwork provides some background information, but additional details could be added for clarity and insight into the creation.

15 pts

The analysis of the original artwork provides little background information, or the information is unclear.

0 pts

No effort

40 pts

The analysis clearly articulates a connection between the two works, showing a strong understanding of theme and medium (and formal elements for photography).

34 pts

The analysis articulates a connection between the two works but could include additional details for support of points or to make analysis clearer.

30 pts

The analysis demonstrates some connection between the two works, but examination could be refined and more in depth to address both all aspects (theme and medium -- and formal elements for photography).

24 pts

Analysis of the learning is limited or unclear, lacking details and support.

0 pts

No effort

5 pts

Paper includes reference to a scholarly source within the essay and properly integrates the source.

2.5 pts

Paper includes reference to a scholarly source within the essay but does not properly integrate the source.

0 pts

Paper does not make reference to a scholarly source provided within the essay.

10 pts

The writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.

8.5 pts

The writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas.

7.5 pts

The writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas.

6 pts

The writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.

0 pts

No effort

10 pts

The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.

8.5 pts

The writing contains a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.

7.5 pts

The writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.

6 pts

The writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.

0 pts

No effort

5 pts

Paper is formatted to include all 7 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.

4.25 pts

Paper is formatted to include 6 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.

3.75 pts

Paper is formatted to include 5 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.

3 pts

Paper is formatted to include 4 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.

0 pts

Paper is formatted to include 3 or fewer of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.

5 pts

All references include complete bibliographic information for sources and are properly formatted using APA style.

4.25 pts

Most references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style.

3.75 pts

Some of the references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style.

3 pts

Few of the references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style.

0 pts

There is no reference page.