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Unit 12 of the History of the
Movies On-Line
The
Final Exam
To
complete Unit 11 in this class you need to complete the following Final
Exam.
Answer the following question in a well developed essay providing specific examples from the
films you viewed as evidence to support your argument. A well developed essay has a clear Introduction and Thesis
Statement, multiple Body Paragraphs which develop each major point, and
a Conclusion that summarizes your argument.
Using
the films, videos, and textbook you have viewed and read this quarter,
assess Jon
Lewis's claim that we are at the "end of cinema as we know it."
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History of the Movies Final Grading Rubric - Total
Points - _____/ 250
Writing Conventions -
Introduction, Conclusion, and Organization (25 points)
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5 points |
4 points |
3 points |
2 or less points |
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Introduction and Conclusion |
Intro sets up essay, conclusion
bring closure |
Intro is vague; Conclusion not
specific |
Intro limited and Conclusion weak |
No Intro; No Conclusion |
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Points |
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10-9 points |
8-7 points |
6-5 points |
4 points or less |
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Organization |
Paragraphs relate to thesis
logically, and to one another with clear transitions |
Paragraphs generally relate to
thesis logically; transitions are used |
Two or more paragraphs do not
connect logically to thesis; transitions are not adequate |
Lack of thesis leads to
unorganized paper; few transitions |
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Points |
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Key Elements "The End of
Cinema" (100 Points)
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50-45 points |
44-40 points |
39-35 points |
34 points or less |
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Description of "The End of Cinema" |
Description is well summarized
with numerous examples |
Description is summarized well but
only a few examples are used |
Description not well summarized
and few examples used |
Not sure what you are describing |
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Points |
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50-45 points |
44-40 points |
39-35 points |
34 points or less |
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Clarity of Argument using films,
videos and the textbook |
Description is clearly stated,
films or videos are identified, and numerous examples are
used to clarify |
Description used is not well
stated; few films or videos are identified; few examples
are used to clarify |
Description is not clear; no films
or videos are identified; no examples are used for clarity |
Not sure which films or videos you
use |
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Points |
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Clarity and Reasonableness of
Argument (100 Points)
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40-35 points |
34-30 points |
29-25 points |
24 points or less |
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Clarity of Argument |
Clear thesis, well stated and
specific |
Thesis is obvious but is either
not precise or too broad |
Thesis is not obvious and/or
weakly stated and needs revision |
Lack of clear thesis |
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Points |
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40-35 points |
34-30
points |
29-25 points |
24 points or less |
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Support for Argument |
Argument is clear and supported
with numerous and diverse examples that logically support your
interpretation |
Argument is clear and supported
with a few examples that logically support your interpretation |
Argument is clear but no examples
are used to support your interpretation |
Argument is in draft stage with
little clarity |
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Points |
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20-16 points |
15-11 points |
10-6 points |
5 points or less |
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Reasonableness of Argument |
Examples are multiple, varied, and
clearly and logically support your interpretation |
A few examples are used to
logically support your interpretation |
Argument is logical but no
examples are used to support your interpretation |
Argument is in draft stage with no
examples |
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Points |
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Writing Conventions - Clarity,
Structure, and Proofing (25 points)
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10-9 points |
8-7 points |
6-5 points |
4 points or less |
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Clarity |
Writing is clear and precise |
Writing is clear but precision
lacking |
Writing is confusing in places |
Writing lacks clarity |
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Points |
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10-9 points |
8-7 points |
6-5 points |
4 points or less |
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Sentence and Paragraph Structure |
Sentences are varied and clearly
stated; paragraphs have clear focus and multiple examples |
Sentences are clearly stated;
paragraphs have clear focus |
Sentences are very simple and not
varied; paragraphs not clearly focused |
Incomplete, broken, or run-on
sentences; paragraphs missing or have multiple ideas |
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Points |
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5 points |
4 points |
3 points |
2 or less points |
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Grammar and Spelling |
Paper has been proof read for
grammar, spelling and diction; APA literary conventions have
been followed |
Paper has been proof read, but
some grammar problems remain; spelling and APA literary
conventions generally followed |
Paper may not have been proof
read, still has numerous grammar and spelling errors; fails to
follow APA literary conventions |
Paper is still at draft stage.
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Points |
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This exam
concludes Unit 12 of this class.
Congratulations!! You
have completed History 120 The History of the Movies!
© Bruce E. Haulman 2008
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