Episode Commentary Rubric
Episode Commentary Rubric
Episode Commentary Rubric
Rubric Criteria Analysis and Content, Support for Claims A Clear, detailed, analysis; Follows assignment guidelines; Strong and relevant information that helps to support the analysis; Adds new perspective to program B Clear analysis; Follows assignment guidelines; Some relevant information that helps to support the analysis; Adds some new ideas about program C Analysis is weak or unclear; Lacks agenda; Follows assignment guidelines; Some information helps to support the analysis; Reiterates common perceptions with slightly new emphases Beg./mid./end may be unclear; Uninteresting or ineffective approach to genre; Use of transitions between topics/speakers inconsistent or unclear; Information not organized well for viewer; Topics seem unconnected Unclear where information is coming from; Little evidence of research; timely but not framed to reinforce relevance; Lack of variety in rhetorical strategies Little evidence of audience awareness or ability to address them D No Analysis; Does not follow assignment; Reiterates common/cliche ideas about program; Focuses exclusively on facts/background
Clear beg./mid./end; Creative, accurate, and engaging approach to genre; Excellent interaction with program, transitions between topics/speakers; Information organized effectively for genre Evidence of research and extensive knowledge of topic; Clear relevance; Effective and varied use of strategies
Clear beg./mid./end; Strong approach; Sufficient interaction with program, transitions between topics/speakers; Information organized well; Evidence of conscious organization
Illogical organization with no clear beg./mid./ end; Does not make use of transitions between topics/speakers; No interaction; Long, meandering monologues
Some research; Evident knowledge of topic; Clear relevance; Effective use of strategies
No attempt to establish ethos and connect argument to broader conversation; No evidence of research; Overreliance on one type of rhetorical strategy No audience awareness and no attempt to address them
Audience Awareness
Respects audiences knowledge; Clear evidence of thoughtful analysis reporting based on audience
Effective formatting for visual appeal and viewing; Rhetorical use of video/audio; Some repeating errors that do not interfere with comprehension; Even distribution of work/ participation