Evaluation

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Clarity

The overall goal of the project is incomprehensible

Only the very basics of the project can be seen through the team’s work

Some, but not all, of the goal is clearly demonstrated through the material turned in for the team

The overall goal of the project is clear and easily identifiable through the material the team created

Teamwork

No collaboration of the team

Minimal collaboration to complete project

Most members of the team contributed and worked together to complete the project

Every member of the team worked well together in order to accomplish the goal successfully

History

No history is included

Some history is included but with little or no direction

Howard Zinn and history are prominent throughout the outline but show little focus

Howard Zinn’s work in expressing unique interpretations of historical events flow throughout the context of the outline

Connection

The second movie does not flow at all with the first

Minimal steps have been taken to create a transition between the two movies

While most areas of the second movie transition smoothly from the first, there are still a few critical areas that do not flow

All areas in the outline show a smooth transition from the first movie to the second

Drama

No elements of drama were worked with

No explanation or in-depth use of dramatic elements

Good use of dramatic elements but not thorough

Great use of dramatic elements that shows knowledge and depth in the enriching of film through the elements

Geography

Geography and context are never considered

Geography is considered but not in context

Geography and context are considered but does not show critical attributes in relation to the movie

The outline proves that the geography for the filming has been kept in context of the movie and demonstrates the critical attributes geography has on film

Writing

Writing is sloppy with extremely poor grammar

Writing carries many errors

Writing for the most part is grammatically correct, but still holds a few major mistakes

Writing looks flawless, shows revision and time spent, shows upper level writing skills

Creativity

Idea is completely unoriginal

Idea copies much of the first theme

Idea shows expansion but still narrowed to the first film

Idea is completely original and creative, yet connects perfectly with the first movie