iRubric: Intro to Sociology Video Rubric

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Two or fewer concept illustrated, may or may not include culture
One or no examples are used for each concept
No variety of examples or examples are flawed

Few than three or more than 8 concepts are illustrated, and/or culture is not included
Only one example given to illustrate a concept
No variety of examples and/or some with major biases

Few than four or more than 8 concepts are illustrated, or culture is not included
Only one example given to illustrate a concept
Little variety of examples or some with major biases

4-8 concepts are illustrated, including culture
One or more examples are provided for each concept
A variety of examples are used to illustrate concepts, some bias may be present

4-8 concepts are illustrated, including culture
Multiple examples are provided for each concept
A variety of examples are used to illustrate concepts, with no major biases

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”).