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Digital Documentary 
Digital Documentary
Create a collaborative nonfiction narrative documentary
Rubric Code: DXB3C9C
By EMiller123
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Collaborative Documentary
  Exceeds Standard

4 pts

Meets Standard

3 pts

Below Standard

2 pts

Required Elements

Exceeds Standard

Student has included the required elements:

A clear lead, body, and resolution

At least five photographs (with good resolution)

Theme is clearly communicated

Title page

Credits (all sources documented)

Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in the narrative
Meets Standard

Student has included most or all elements and most or all have good resolution.
Below Standard

Student has included few elements.
Video

Exceeds Standard

Students organized elements (images, clips, and sound) effectively and with minimal teacher support.

They enhanced the story by adding more sophisticated multimedia techniques.

The film is at least five minutes long
Meets Standard

Student was able to organize elements (images, clips, and sound) effectively and with some teacher support.
The film is at least 4 minutes long
Below Standard

Student was able to organize images, clips, and sound effectively and with teacher support.
Special Effects

Exceeds Standard

Audio and visual images create a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches each part of the narrative.



Special effects are appropriate.
Meets Standard

Audio and visual images match the different parts of the story, but placement is sometimes confusing.

Special effects are somewhat appropriate.
Below Standard

There was little or no attempt to use effects to create an appropriate atmosphere/tone. Parts seem out of sequence.



Special effects are missing or used inappropriately.
Voiceover

Exceeds Standard

The pace and intonation fits the story line and helps the audience really "get into" the story.

The voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the presentation.
Meets Standard

The pacing and intonation is relatively engaging for the audience.

The voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout a majority (85-95%) of the presentation.
Below Standard

There was little or no attempt to match vocal narration to the story line or the audience. This area needs more attention.
Music

Exceeds Standard

The choice of music fits the sort line and helps the audience really "get into" the story.

The volume is set so that the voiceover is not drowned out.
Meets Standard

The music is acceptable for the story.

It is mostly modulated so that voice can be heard.
Below Standard

There was little or no attempt to match music to the story line

Or there was no music present

Or music was so loud that the voiceover couldn't be heard.
Organization

Exceeds Standard

The student has clearly established a beginning, middle, and end of the documentary as instructed.
Meets Standard

The student has established a beginning, middle, and end, but it has left out vital pieces of information.
Below Standard

The student's documentary doesn't appear to follow a clear organizational plan.
Mechanics

Exceeds Standard

Spelling, punctuation, and sentence mechanics used on title page(s) and within the video itself are extremely well-done.
Meets Standard

Spelling, punctuation, and sentence mechanics are acceptable with the exception of a few errors.
Below Standard

Writing mechanics are unacceptable; spelling, punctuation, and sentences are full of errors.






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