Black Media Studies
MDSC23
Individual Vlog Response Paper
10% of the final grade


Dr. Joseanne Cudjoe
Joseanne.cudjoe@utoronto.ca

Due Date: 11.59 pm on the SAME day you presented.

Submission: Upload to Quercus

File type: Word Document
1.5 pages SINGLE space
12-point Times New Roman


NOTE: The first line of a paragraph MUST be indented. A paragraph should consist of 6
– 8 SENTENCES. Do NOT include additional spaces between the paragraphs.
You MUST use in-text citations when containing words that are not your
own.


Each student will write a 1.5 SINGLE spaced response paper on the SAME article they responded to for
their vlog.

The assignment’s goal is to present your own well-developed response to the arguments being made by
the author(s) of the reading you presented.

Although you presented as a group, this paper is an INDIVIDUAL response.
Group members should NOT work together or submit the same paper.







Do NOT INCLUDE SUBHEADINGS.
In other words, do NOT include the words Introduction, summary, etc.




















Write your paper in paragraph form. See below





















Your paper MUST include


An introduction
The introduction should include a topic sentence and an outline of your paper.
If a reader only reads your introduction, they should have a very clear sense of what your paper will
contain.


A summary of the author(s) main arguments
Tip: You are NOT expected to summarize the entire reading. You should identify the key arguments and
focus on the main ideas presented by the author and focus on those issues and RESPOND to the statements
being made.


Clearly explain your point of view on the topic being discussed/2 quotes from Week 2
EXPLAIN your point of view on the topic being discussed by the author.
TWO direct quotes from any of the readings of Week 2 to strengthen your arguments
Please ensure to include in-text citation
These quotes must relate to your arguments.
Use the readings from week 2 to help support your arguments. Ensure you have TWO different quotes
included.

Media example
Explain your video or image media example. Explain how it relates to the reading and why it is
included.
Note the media example can NOT be a media example discussed in the class or the readings.

A conclusion
The paper should end with you once again restating your primary point of view alongside the author(s).
Tip: If a reader only reads your conclusion, they should have a very clear sense of what was discussed in
the paper and your point of view on the topic.


A reference list
The reference list is NOT included in the page count.
Your reference list should consist of the reading you respond to and any other reading or media examples
you quoted in your paper.








Please see the rubric for this assignment attached below

Unsatisfactory - Poor Developing Accomplished Total
0- 4 points 5-7 points 8-10 points /10
Did the student
include an
introduction with a
paper outline?
The student failed to include an
introduction or outline their
paper. OR the introduction and
outline is too short and does not
adequately prepare the reader for
what will be discussed.
The student included an
introduction and outlined their
paper, but the outline was rough
or vague and missed major areas
discussed in the paper.
The student carefully outlined
their paper and offered an
interesting and captivating
introduction that stimulated the
reader's interest in the paper.
0 - 5 points 6- 14 points 15- 20 points /20
Did the student
summarize the
reading?
The student failed to summarize
the reading or the summary was
too short and lack content
The student only briefly
presented the main points of the
reading, and or they left out key
aspects of the reading.
The student successfully
identified and presented the key
arguments in the reading.
0- 5 points 6 -14 points 15-20 points /20
Did the student
explain their point of
view?
The student failed to explain
their point of view on the topic,
or their explanation was too
short and underdeveloped.
The student only vaguely
explained their point of view.
The student clearly and concisely
explained their point of view.
0- 4 points 5- 9 point 10- 15 points /15
Did the student
include quotes from
week 2
The student failed to include
two quotes from week 2
The student include one quote or
both quotes were not clearly
explained
The student clearly and concisely
include two quotes and
explained them clearly.
0- 4 points 5-7 points 8-10 points /10
Included and
explained media
example, NOT
discussed in the class
The student failed to include a
media example, or used a media
example already discussed in the
course.
The student included a media
example but didn’t clearly explain
how it relates.
The student clearly explained the
media example and the media
example was not discussed in the
course.
0- 4 points 5- 9 point 10- 15 points /15
Did the student
include a
conclusion?
The student failed to include a
conclusion to their paper. OR the
conclusion was too short and
does not adequately summarize
the key areas of the paper.
The student included a
conclusion, but the conclusion
was rough or vague and missed
major areas discussed in the
paper
The conclusion was skillfully
done, the student successfully
tied their point of view to the
reader's and reminded the
reader of the main points raised
in the paper.
0- 4 points 5-7 points 8-10 points /10
Did the student
included a reference
page and intext
citation
The student failed to include a
reference page or to use in text
citations.
The student included a reference
but no in text citation or vice
versa.
The student included a reference
and in text citations.
/100
Individual Vlog Response
Grading Rubric

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