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HIST 1000: Global Culture in History

Professor: Dr. Keisha Brown

Grading Rubric for Film Response Papers

The film response papers is meant for students to express their initial reaction to a film and/or assigned readings. Additionally, the response papers are a good starting place for discussing the films as well as a space to raise questions or generate ideas that may be used in a later essay or project for the course. Unlike a formal essay, the response papers do not have to have an introduction, thesis, or conclusion. However, because the response papers are graded, there are some elements that response paper must have.

Response papers:

-Should be at least 400 words (which is just about a page).

-Are NOT summaries of film plots. While you should demonstrate that you have seen the film, the response papers should not be just a summary of the film storyline. You can (and should) refer to specific scenes to make your point.

-Should integrate the films AND the assigned readings. Be sure to demonstrate that you have completed the assigned readings and can connect the readings to the films. For the readings, be sure to address specifics in the readings. Can also express whether or not you agree or disagree with the author’s ideas or what about the readings made an impression on you.

-Should include your initial reaction to the film. What were you impressions as you were watching the film? What did you think after watching the film? How did film make you feel? What sensations did the film evoke? Why? In addressing these and other questions, avoid vague words such as interesting or fascinating.

-Should also include what notions of self and/or society that are reflected within the film.

Scoring (out of a possible 100 points):

90-100: A (includes reaction, connection to an assigned reading, summary of detail relevant to reaction, and perhaps compares film to one previously screened for class).

83-89: B/B+ (missing one of the above elements, but on a minor level)

80-82: B-(missing one or two key elements)

70-79: C/C+ (missing more than two key elements)

60-69: D (missing most key components of a response paper)

59 and Below: F (does not meet the requirements and expectations of the assignment)

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