Documentary Rubric
Category
20
15
10
5
Storytelling Techniques
Develops an interesting story from the point of view of a central character
Starts with an interesting story, but has no clear theme
Story is confusing or not interesting
Does not tell a story
Sources
Uses and cites primary and secondary sources that relate directly to the narrative
Uses only secondary sources that support the narrative
Uses sources that do not support the narrative
Does not use outside sources
Structure
Narrative has a clear organizing structure and flows logically
Narrative has an organizing structure but needs some improvement
Narrative is disorganized
No attempt at an organizing structure is in place
Variety and Pacing
Changes the screen image and/or audio on a regular basis to engage the audience
Changes media sometimes to engage audience, but pacing could be improved
Uses more than one medium, but doesn’t engage audience
Uses only an interview with no other media
Production Values
Has high-quality sound, video editing, camera work, and transitions
Production values could be better, but don’t interfere with the story
Poor production makes the story hard to understand
Technical problems ruin the video; the story is lost
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