Weight

1

2

3

4

Introduction
/
Conclusion

1

The introduction provides minimal insight into the review
The conclusion does not sum up the review

The introduction provides some insight into the review
The conclusion barely sums up the review

The introduction provides ample insight into the review
The conclusion sums up the review

The introduction provides clear insight into the review
The conclusion sums up the review effectively

Analysis of Video

2

The analysis provides minimal description of the plot, historical setting/events, and the central theme of the video

The analysis provides some description of the plot, historical setting/events, and the central theme of the video

The analysis provides ample description of the plot, historical setting/events and the central theme of the video

The analysis provides a superior description of the plot, historical setting/events, and the central theme of the video.

Historical Importance

2

It is unclear whether the historical context is supported with secondary research
The historical relevance of the video is unclear or missing several references

The historical context is supported with secondary research in a scattered manner
The historical relevance of the video has been illustrated somewhat effectively

The historical context is sometimes supported with secondary research
The historical relevance of the video has been illustrated effectively

The historical context is supported effectively with supported effectively with superior secondary sources
The historical relevance of the video has been illustrated effectively, fully and completely

Personal Reactions and Assessment of Video

2

The strengths and weaknesses of the video are incomplete and not supported with specific references

The strengths and weaknesses of the video are somewhat demonstrated and supported using specific references

The strengths and weaknesses of the video are clearly demonstrated.

The strengths and weaknesses of the video are clearly demonstrated and supported using specific references

Writing
Style/
Format

3

MLA format and/or citations are used in error

MLA format and citations are used with some accuracy

MLA format and citations are used with reasonable accuracy
Language is varied and used effectively

MLA format and citations are used expertly
Lines are double spaced
Language used is superior adds to the credibility of the review

Comments