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Critical Review Rubric 
Rubric Code: WX64473
By AngelaI
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  A (90-100)

(N/A)

B (80-89)

(N/A)

C 70-79)

(N/A)

D (60-69)

(N/A)

F (59-1)

(N/A)

Introduction and Argument

A (90-100)

The review possesses an inviting introduction that provides film and director name, previous films--if pertinent--and an argument that clearly states the author's sound, critical argument related to the film's merit.
B (80-89)

The review possesses an introduction that provides film and director name, previous films--if pertinent--and a sound argument related to the film's merit.
C 70-79)

The review possesses an introduction that may be vague in that it does not mention film and director name, previous films--if pertinent--and a general or vague argument about the film's merit.
D (60-69)

The review does not possess an introduction; does not mention film and director name, previous films--if pertinent; and has little to no sound argument related to the film's merit.
F (59-1)

The review possesses no discernible introduction and does not mention film and director name, previous films--if pertinent--or a sound argument about the film's merit.
Organization

A (90-100)

The entire review is organized logically according to the argument. All paragraphs are also organized logically.
B (80-89)

Most of the review is organized logically in accordance with the argument. Almost all paragraph are organized logically.
C 70-79)

Some of the review is organized logically in accordance with the argument. Likewise, only some paragraphs are organized logically.
D (60-69)

Few paragraphs are organized in accordance with the argument, and few are organized logically.
F (59-1)

There is little to no discernible logical organization in accordance with the author's argument, and few to no paragraphs are organized logically.
Examples

A (90-100)

The review references particular filmic elements from the film--cinematic, dramatic, and/or literary--as it makes its case. These examples are also accompanied by sophisticated commentary that connects back to the argument.
B (80-89)

The review references particular filmic elements from the film--cinematic, dramatic, and/or literary--as it makes its case. These examples are also accompanied by advanced commentary that almost always connects back to the argument.
C 70-79)

The review references some specific filmic elements from the film--cinematic, dramatic, and/or literary--as it makes its case. These examples are also accompanied by general commentary that attempts to connect back to the argument.
D (60-69)

The review fails to reference particular filmic elements from the film--cinematic, dramatic, and/or literary--as it makes its case. There is little to no commentary that connects back to the argument.
F (59-1)

The review neither references particular filmic elements from the film--cinematic, dramatic, and/or literary--as it makes its case nor does it provide commentary that connects back to the argument.
Sources

A (90-100)

The critical review correctly cites at least one other review of the film or another like it. This source is connected to the author's argument in some fashion, not merely dropped in for the assignment's sake.
B (80-89)

The critical review correctly cites at least one other review of the film or another like it. The author makes an attempt to connect the source to their argument in some fashion, not merely dropped in for the assignment's sake
C 70-79)

The critical review correctly cites at least one other review of the film or another like it. This source is only generally connected to the author's argument in some fashion and thus appears to be placed merely for sake of the assignment.
D (60-69)

The critical review does not cite or incorrectly cites at least one other review of the film or another like it. The source, if present, does not connect directly to the author's argument and therefore appears merely dropped in for the assignment's sake.
F (59-1)

The critical review does not cite at least one other review of the film or another like it.
Mechanics

A (90-100)

The review utilizes Standard English and correct formatting and documentation in MLA style. There are no errors in mechanics or usage.

The review reaches the appropriate length.
B (80-89)

The review possesses Standard English and correct formatting and documentation in MLA style. There may be 1-3 errors in mechanics or usage.

The review reaches the appropriate length.
C 70-79)

The review possesses Standard English and correct formatting and documentation in MLA style. There may be 3-5 errors in mechanics or usage.

The review reaches the appropriate length.
D (60-69)

The review possesses Standard English and correct formatting and documentation in MLA style. There are more than 5 errors in mechanics or usage.

The review reaches the appropriate length.
F (59-1)

The review possesses Standard English and correct formatting and documentation in MLA style. Major disruptions in comprehension occur as a result of errors in mechanics and usage.

The review reaches the appropriate length.




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