ATS2535 Storytelling in film and television
Essay Marking Rubric
Student Name:
Marker:
Grasp of task and focus Grade Mark (20)
Information presented bears little or no relation to the question. N 0-9.9
Aware of the question but irrelevant or superfluous is included. P 10-11.9
Aware of the question and offers a clear response; may occasionally offer irrelevant or
superfluous information. C 12-13.9
Signals to readers a clear understanding of the question and offers clear lines of
argument; rarely offers information that does not advance the lines of the argument;
addresses all aspects of the question.
D 14-15.9
Clear and effective response to the question; no superfluous information; addresses all
aspects of the question. HD 16-20
Argument Grade Mark (25)
Little or no structure. Moves randomly from point to point, or is off topic. F 0-12.4
Confusing or unclear organization; lacks a firm understanding of how paragraphs may be
used to structure arguments; makes little use of introduction or conclusion to signal
response to the question and the structure of the information.
P 12.5-14.9
Generally clear organization although occasionally information or points seem out of
place; shows some understanding of how paragraphs may be used to structure
arguments; shows some understanding of how an introduction and conclusion may be
used to introduce ideas and the structure of discussion.
C 15-17.4
Clear and logical structure or proposition announced in the introduction and conclusion
and followed through in the main body of the essay. Effective use of paragraphs to
support announced structure or proposition.
D 17.5-19.9
Clear, engaging and logical structure or proposition announced in the introduction and
reflected on in the conclusion; excellent use of paragraphs to support proposition;
structure reflects creative understanding of how writing may be used effectively to
address a task.
HD 20-25
Quality of research Grade Mark (25)
Response demonstrates little or no research/reading F 0-12.4
Some research/reading on the topic evident but sources inappropriate or irrelevant P 12.5-14.9
Limited research/reading on the topic is evident. C 15-17.4
Demonstrates research/reading of relevant sources that are well utilized. D 17.5-19.9
Research/reading of a variety of relevant sources is evident. HD 20-25
Critical use of screen texts (Films and TV) Grade Mark (20)
Little understanding or demonstration of how screen texts function as objects of analysis. F 0-9.9
Screen texts are appraised uncritically and only sometimes in support of the argument. P 10-11.9
Screen texts are used to support the response but at times are taken at face value rather
than as texts or evidence. C 12-13.9
Screen texts are analysed competently and often effectively support the overall argument. D 14-15.9
Screen texts are analysed confidently and employed convincingly as evidence to support
the proposition. HD 16-20
Expression Grade Mark (5)
Little grasp of grammar fundamentals; frequent spelling errors; consistent lack of clarity. F 0-2.49
Expression may be convoluted or unclear at times; multiple grammar and spelling errors. P 2.5-2.9
Language mainly fluent and engaging; occasional grammar and spelling errors. C 3-3.49
Displays, at times, how to present ideas in a concise, assessable and engaging manner;
grammar and spelling errors rare. D 3.5-3.9
Understands clearly how to present ideas in a concise, assessable and engaging manner;
grammar and spelling accurate. HD 4-5
References Grade Mark (5)
Referencing is absent, incomplete or inadequate. F 0-2.49
Referencing attempted but multiple errors present. P 2.5-2.9
Writer makes a good attempt at referencing; some errors present. C 3-3.49
Referencing is mainly accurate. Understands that references are needed for quotes as
well as paraphrased sentences. D 3.5-3.9
Referencing is consistently accurate. Understands that references are needed for quotes
as well as paraphrased sentences. HD 4-5
Overall Grade and Mark
General Comments: