iRubric: Video Documentary rubric

Documentary is 3-5 minutes in length and clearly and effectively tells the “real” story on a topic that engages multiple audiences. The documentary topic is clearly and fully researched, tells multiple sides of the story. The documentary is engaging and uses still images.

Documentary is 3-5 minutes in length and includes still images. The documentary story uses research and to tell the story. The content and visuals engages multiple audiences.

Absent, incomplete, or unfocused.

The video documentary is very informative. It covers the required criteria which is the history, features, and significance of this topic in the Middle East; as well as how they affect society as a whole. A personal viewpoint is also expressed.

Not all of the required criteria is covered and the student was not detailed in presenting their information.

None of the required material is covered. The video documentary is not detailed or informative. The information that is presented is irrelevant.

The student presents their video documentary in an extremely unique, original, and creative way. It catches the viewer's attention and holds their interest.

The student presents their video documentary in a basic way that tries to capture the viewer's attention.

The student's video documentary is not presented in an original or creative way. The information fails to be presented in an interesting format.

The student's information in the video documentary is organized and flows. The transitions are smooth and the material is easy to comprehend.

The student's information in the video documentary has a general order and flow. The material is presented in a difficult manner.

The student's information is not organized in any manner and lacks a flow of conversation. The terminology used to present the material is unfamiliar to the viewer.