iRubric: Fall Creek Documentary rubric

The project has a clear focus related to the chosen topics; reflects broad research and application of critical thinking skills; shows notable insight or understanding of the topic. Excellent evidence of student learning and efforts are reflected in student’s project.

The project has a clear focus related to the chosen topics; reflects broad research. Excellent evidence of student learning and efforts are reflected in student’s project.

There is focus that is maintained throughout the project. The project presents information in a accurate and organized manner that can be understood by the intended audience. Adequate evidenced of student learning and efforts are reflected in student’s project.

The project has a focus but may stray from it at times. There is an organizational structure, though it may not be carried through in a consistent manner. There may be factual errors or inconsistencies, but they are relatively minor. Less than adequate evidence of student learning and efforts are reflected in student’s project.

The camera work is smooth and the focus is crisp. Sound and visual files are distortion free. Transitions are timed for smooth movement between scenes. Titles are legible. There are few technical problems, and none of a serious nature.

The camera work is generally smooth and the focus is usually crisp. Sound and visual files are mostly distortion free. Transitions provide a smooth movement between scenes. Titles are mostly legible. There are few technical problems.

The camera work may be choppy or panning is too fast. Sound and visual files may have some distortion but it doesn't distract the viewer. There are some technical problems, but the viewer is able to follow the presentation.

The camera work is choppy and the scenes are blurry or panning is too fast. Sound and visual files contain significant distortion. Transitions are awkward between scenes. Titles are illegible. Technical difficulties seriously interfere with the viewer’s ability to see, hear, or understand content.

Student met and had discussions regularly. All students on the team contributed to the discussion and were part of the final project. Team members showed respect with each other

Students met and had discussions regularly. Most of the students on the team contributed to the discussion and were part of the final project. Team members mostly showed respect with each other.

Only a couple of team meetings were held. Most of the students on the team contributed at some level, but a majority of the work was done by one or two.

Meetings were not held and/or some of the team members did not contribute at all to the project. Low levels of respect were evident within the team.