C&T 807 RUBRIC for Media Analysis Project
Grading is ultimately subjective (A is for varying levels of excellence; B is for very good/ above average; C is for meets the criteria for the assignment/average; D is for does not meet the
criteria of the assignment, insufficient in important ways; F is for very insufficient.)
Components
Title
Introduction
Body of Paper
Grounding in the Literature
Analysis of Media
Autobiographical relationships
Presentation of ideas
Summary + Conclusions
Presentation of ideas
References
Style, Contents, Organization,
and Communication skills
Excellent (+) A B+ (100 89)
Captures main point of project in a few words
Includes
Relevant points in an organized fashion
Compelling discussion of the importance of issues
A clear statement, well conceptualized. (What you will look for
or at in your media)
Clear framing of the project and demonstration of your learning.
A demonstration of thorough understanding of issues related to
selected group/perspective.
Includes
A discussion with some detail about the articles and the issues discussed in
class.
Analysis of pertinent literature integrates multiple perspectives.
Contextualization the literature.
A thorough understanding of issues related to representations in media.
Use of listening guide or framework or something like it.
Depth of analysis (to what degree to you go beneath surface)
Incorporation of appropriate class terms (like institutional racism, multicultural
education, privilege and so on).
Use of any tools introduced in our discussion. If you use a term, define it!
Breadth of analysis (an appropriate breadth of themes covered or aspects of a
single theme)
Use of what you have learned about yourself from class to clearly and
explicitly strengthen the points you make in your project.
Includes
Relevant points in an organized fashion.
A complete, understandable, detailed presentation
Demonstrates higher level thinking.
Analyses/discussion are thoughtfully connected to class discussion & readings.
A description of strengths and limitations of topics.
Includes
Evidence of systematic review of critical points.
An explanation of key findings, strengths, and weaknesses. Places work in wider
context.
A demonstration of in-depth knowledge of the content discussed in class.
A demonstration of thorough understanding of representations in media.
Strong summary of your work
Address fit, or do not fit, with our readings.
Explicit evidence of findings included in your presentation.
Include suggestions for lessons/strategies you might use in your classroom.
APA-formatted references mentioned in text.
Includes
All required information
Clear organization.
A demonstration of knowledge and appropriate written communication skills.
Acceptable () B C (88- 71)
Generally refers to content of project
Includes
Some relevant points but lacks coherence
A general discussion of the topic.
Basic understanding of the problem.
Lacks clear rationale for project
Demonstrates an understanding of the major concepts and
theories related to your topic.
Includes
A demonstration of understanding of pertinent literature.
Some critical analysis of themes.
An understanding of issues related to representations in media.
Use of listening guide or framework or something like it.
Some depth of analysis (to what degree to you go beneath surface)
Incorporation of some appropriate class terms (like institutional racism,
multicultural education, privilege and so on).
Use of some tools introduced in our discussion and some definitions.
Some breadth of analysis (an adequate breadth of themes covered or aspects
of a single theme)
Use of what you have learned about yourself from class to strengthen the
points you make in your project, but lacks clarity.
Includes
Some relevant points but lacks coherence.
Demonstrates basic understanding and use of methodology.
Analysis demonstrates connection to pertinent literature from class.
A demonstration of basic understandings related to representations in media
Includes
Limited evidence of scope, analysis and systematic consideration.
Issues presented, but the discussion is superficial and the topics are not well
integrated.
Limited connection to pertinent research.
A demonstration of knowledge of course content.
Adequate summary of your work
Fit, or do not fit, with our readings addressed but lacks depth.
Little evidence of findings included in your presentation.
Limited suggestions for lessons/strategies you might use in your classroom.
References used, but lack clarity.
Includes
Most required information and is organized clearly.
A Demonstration of weaknesses in knowledge and appropriate written
communication skills. (Some content is missing.)
Errors that do not detract from the overall meaning.
Unacceptable (-) below C
No title or title not explicitly connected to project.
Includes
A basic understanding of concepts but information is missing.
Materials organized in a haphazard manner.
Surfacelevel presentation; fails to include important aspects.
Demonstrates limited or inaccurate knowledge of major concepts and
theories related to your topic.
Includes
Materials organized in a haphazard manner.
Sequential article summaries without critical analysis.
A lack of differentiation between research- based and opinion- based articles.
Many misinterpretations.
A research focus that is incomplete, and ill structured.
An inability to explain major ideas related to representations in media.
Little use of listening guide or framework
Little depth of analysis Incorporation of appropriate class terms (like institutional
racism, multicultural education, privilege and so on).
Use of any tools note introduced and no definitions.
No breadth of analysis
Little or no use of what you have learned about yourself from class to support
points you make in your project.
Includes
A lack of information.
Materials organized in a haphazard manner.
Concerns relative to appropriate presentation of ideas
Thin if any connection between class and interpretation.
Evidence does not support claims
Includes
A missing summary.
A lack of evidence of understanding of concepts and connection to pertinent
literature.
A demonstration of inadequate knowledge of class content.
Unsuccessful linkages between theory and practice.
Adequate summary of your work
Fit, or do not fit, with our readings not addressed.
A lack of evidence of findings included in your presentation.
No suggestions for lessons/strategies you might use in your classroom.
References presented without APA formatting and in a haphazard way.
Includes
Little information.
Points organized in a haphazard manner and demonstrates serious weaknesses in
written communication skills. Does not follow APA style.
Organizational and style problems, with errors that detract from the overall
meaning.