iRubric: Youth Homelessness Video Rubric

Words are actually used incorrectly at times.
No relationship of audio and/or video to the theoretical perspective.
Reasons for the perspective are not clear, there are one or more examples that are NOT relevant AND/OR not explained.

Word choices too casual, or not effective in communicating precise details relating to the topic.
Relationship of audio and/or video to the concept is not clearly evident.
Reasons for the argument are not stated, or there are obvious fallacies that contradict the details and examples.

Word choices possibly too casual, or not effective in communicating precise details relating to the topic.
Relationship of audio and/or video to the concept is somewhat evident.
Reasons for the argument are stated, but there are few concrete and specific details or examples to support the argument adequately or logically.

Word choices are effective in communicating precise details relating to the topic.
Mostly focused audio and/or video relates to the concept.
The argument are stated and there are enough details and examples to support the argument adequately and logically.

Word choices are deliberate and professional. They contribute to the tone of the audio and/or video. The writer has put thought into using precise language to communicate meaning.
Clearly focused audio and/or video that relates to the concept.
Reasons for the argument are clearly stated, and there are enough details to support the argument effectively and thoroughly. Concrete and specific examples are presented that effectively support and strengthen the overall theme.

The audio and/or video is unedited and many poor shots remain. No transitions between clips are used.
Little mastery of mechanics.
Numerous errors in spelling and grammar severely interfere with meaning and language uses jargon, cliches, or conversational tone.

The audio and/or video is edited in a few spots. Several poor shots remain. Transitions from shot to shot are choppy, and the types of wipes and fades selected are not always appropriate for the scene. There are many unnatural breaks and/or early cuts.
Little mastery of mechanics.
Numerous errors in grammar (more than 10 errors) greatly interfere with meaning and language is mostly informal, non-academic style (colloquial, cliche or “slangy”).

The audio and/or video is mostly edited throughout with mostly quality shots remaining. Some transitions are used. Good pacing and timing.
Average mastery of mechanics. Although errors in grammar (6-10 errors) are evident, the meaning mostly remains clear and the language is mostly in appropriately formal academic style (not colloquial, cliche or “slangy”).

The audio and/or video is edited throughout with only quality shots remaining. A variety of transitions are used. Good pacing and timing.
Above average mastery of mechanics.
Grammar errors are minor (3-6 errors) and do not interfere with meaning and the language is mostly in appropriately formal academic style (not colloquial, cliche or “slangy”).

The audio and/or video is edited with only high quality shots remaining. Video moves smoothly from shot to shot. A variety of transitions are used to assist in communicating the main idea and smooth the flow from one scene to the next. Shots and scenes flow seamlessly. Digital effects are used appropriately for emphasis.
Excellent mastery of mechanics. Grammar is correct (2-3 errors) and the language is appropriately formal academic style (not colloquial, cliche or “slangy”).