Purpose and Focus (15 Points):
A. The documentary truly informs.                                  (Circle one  5  4  3  2  1)
B. The information is convincing or persuasive.              (Circle one  5  4  3  2  1)
C.  The information is driven by guiding questions, a major theme or premise and is supported by corollary or related sub-themes.                 (Circle one 5  4  3  2  1)		
Creativity (13 Points): The project is original.  
A. Data is connected and presented in imaginative way.   (Circle one  5  4  3  2  1)
B. All the I-CAN’s are linked but some of the connections may not be expected or predictable.                                                                        (Circle one  5  4  3  2  1)
C.  Elements of the themes are combined in a way to keep the audience focused. Humor may be used if used appropriately and professionally.     (Circle one  3  2  1)		
Facts and Relevance (14 Points): The project is based on facts rather than uninformed opinion or sensationalism.  
A. It is obvious that the information was gathered through extensive research, interviews and field experience.                                                      (Circle one 5   4   3  2  1)
B Opinions are supported by facts. The facts used must be relevant to project theme and sub-themes.                                                                        (Circle one  4  3  2  1)
C.  The documentary is appropriate and comprehensible to the targeted audience.       					                                                (Circle one 5  4  3  2  1) 		
Movement and Flow (12 Points):.
  A. The images, script and narration are logically organized.       (Circle one 5  4   3  2  1)
B.  All of the sounds and images relate to the guiding question(s), theme and sub-themes.  (Circle one  4  3  2  1)
  C.  Transitions and connections between ideas and sub-themes are smooth yet deliberate,   not choppy or abrupt.                                                                   (Circle one  3  2  1)		
Analysis (10 Points): 
The information and data were analyzed by the group.  The documentary contains student responses and conclusions based on the project theme and guiding questions. 
                                                                         (Circle one  10  9  8  7  6   5  4  3  2  1)		
Technical Aspects (16 Points):
A.  Video shows good camera work, such as use of light and sound to communicate theme or mood.                                                                                         (Circle one 5  4   3  2  1)
B.  The audio is clear and easily understood.                                    (Circle one  4  3  2  1)  
C. Both video and audio editing are seamless and professional.      (Circle one 4   3  2  1)
D. Documentary is compressed in a way it is accessible and viewable.  
                                                                                                             (Circle one  3  2  1)                                                                                        		
Total Points		
Video Documentary Scoring Rubric

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