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Capstone Script Rubric 
Screenwriting II Rubric
Rubric Code: RX96963
By AveryO
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Capstone Script Rubric
Rubric for the SCRIPT for the Capstone film.
  Inadequate

7.5 pts

Needs Improvement

8.75 pts

Meets Expectations

10 pts

Exceeds Expectations

12.5 pts

Timeliness
10 %

Inadequate

Screenplay was submitted 48 hours or more after the due date and time.
Needs Improvement

Screenplay was submitted 24 hours after the due date and time.
Meets Expectations

Screenplay was submitted AFTER the due date and time (but no more than 24 hours late)
Exceeds Expectations

Screenplay was submitted on, or prior to the due date.
Total Pages
10 %

Inadequate

Writer has scripted less than 3 pages.
Needs Improvement

Writer has scripted between 4 pages or less
Meets Expectations

Writer has overwritten the assignment as there are more than 9 total pages.
Exceeds Expectations

Writer has scripted at least 5 - 7 pages in which the story is fully developed.
Theme
10 %

Inadequate

Very weak or missing a theme altogether that reflects social responsibility or social commentary.
Needs Improvement

Theme is not clearly stated and/or does not have a strong message concerning social responsibility or posits innovative and cogent social commentary.
Meets Expectations

Theme is vague and not entirely sure of its reflections on social responsibility or vaguely posits innovative and and cogent social commentary.
Exceeds Expectations

Theme is clearly stated and reflects creative ideas concerning social responsibility or posits innovative and and cogent social commentary.
Screenwriting Format
15 %

Inadequate

Writer has more than seven errors in screenwriting format and these errors are consistent throughout the screenplay.
Needs Improvement

Writer has between five to seven errors with screenwriting format and the errors are inconsistent throughout the screenplay (i.e. sometimes done correctly, other times are errors).
Meets Expectations

Looking at all pages, the formatting is correct for the most part, with no more than five formatting errors to completely distract a reader.
Exceeds Expectations

Looking at all the pages, writer follows proper screenwriting format, including but not limited to character names, loglines, parentheticals, etc.
Character Development
15 %

Inadequate

Writer doesn't fully develop characters. They lack clear motivation, distinguishing characteristics or drive.
Needs Improvement

The main character lacks any distinguishing characteristics. Other characters feel like they are there simply to fill in holes for the plot.
Meets Expectations

Writer develops ONE MAJOR character who has has strong character need, but the others are rather routine, vague and two-dimensional.
Exceeds Expectations

Writer develops all MAJOR and MINOR CHARACTERS through physical interactions, as well as dialogue. Characters are three-dimensional (they have motivation, purpose, and have human-like and/or heroic qualities) and are realistic.
Story Structure
20 %

Inadequate

Barely any discernment between Acts I, II and III. No clear defined Plot Point 1 or 2--meaning the protagonist's life situation does not change.
Needs Improvement

Acts I, II, III are all somewhat hazy --meaning that one does not differ from the other in terms of plot turns. The set up and inciting incident marginally moves the story forward. Plot points are a bit unclear.
Meets Expectations

Acts I is clearly delineated. The set up of plot and characters and inciting incidents are clear and engaging. However, Plot Point 2 is unclear or hazy.
Exceeds Expectations

Acts I, II, III are clearly delineated with plot points that effectively spin the plot into different directions. The set up of plot and characters and inciting incidents are clear and engaging.
Creativity
10 %

Inadequate

Writer develops a storyline that feels derivative and overused. It does not echo with creativity. Writer does not develop original ideas, rather uses ideas from other movies/stories to progress the plot of the storyline.
Needs Improvement

Writer develops a storyline that has a few unique qualities, and falls flat with creativity. Writer uses some original ideas and develops characters and dialogue, but they feel forced and unreal.
Meets Expectations

Writer develops a unique storyline that starts off well but stumbles along the way. Writer clearly sets out with an original idea but instead of creativity escalating, it goes flat.
Exceeds Expectations

Writer develops a unique storyline that is true to his/her own creativity. Writer uses original ideas and develops characters and dialogue that support the originality of the screenplay.
Grammar / Typos
10 %

Inadequate

Lots of grammatical mistakes and typos.
Needs Improvement

Several grammatical mistakes and typos.
Meets Expectations

Some grammatical mistakes and typos.
Exceeds Expectations

Barely any grammatical mistakes or typos.




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