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Final Paper – you are to turn in the final paper before the end of week 8 and submit it to the proper folder.
The final paper, with its bibliography, is to be turned in before the end of week eight.  The coversheet, bibliography, and any graphs or images, or appendix does not count toward paper length.  The body of the paper should have a one inch margin on all four sides, be doubled-space, and use a standard font style (such as Times New Roman, Courier, or Arial) and font size (11 or 12).

We will not have a final exam in this class.  Instead we will have a final project that will assess what you have learned in the class.

There are 3 parts to the final project:
1. Topic – You are to pick a topic for your final project before the end of week 3 and submit it to the proper folder.  No two students will be allow to have the same topic; therefore, first come first served.  Part two will not be accepted unless part one is turned in.  See “FINAL PROJECT” below to see how to pick a topic.
2. Outline and Resources – You are to turn in an outline and resource list for your project before the end of week 5 and submit it to the proper folder.  Part two will not be accepted unless part one is turned in.
3. Final Paper – you are to turn in the final paper before the end of week 8 and submit it to the proper folder.
 

FINAL PROJECT: Your assignment is to write a 5-7 page research paper on 

one

 of the following: (a) an important film director, (b) a specific film, or (c) the development of a particular element of film making.  The description of each of these options is below.
Description of Project
(a)   You should select a director who was active (directed more than 3 movies) during the time period of 1950 – 2000.  In your term paper, give me the basic details of the director’s life and career. Identify some of the director’s most important films. What honors and awards did the director receive? Provide a sampling of critical opinion about the director’s work (i.e. film reviews or articles). View at least two films by your director and comment on them (one of them can be a film you would have watch previously for the class). Do not summarize any plots. Write about how this director used the following in these films: Editing (montage), Sound and Music, Cinematography, Special Camera Work (steady cam, hand held, optical effects), Special Effects (this can include stunt work).
(b)    Select one film of feature length made during the time period of 1970 – 2000. You are not to use a film already used by you, the instructor or the course content. In your term paper, you should present information about the making of the movie, about its success at the box office, about awards it was nominated for and/or received. Also present a sampling of the critical reaction to the film, from both the time of its release and later. Finally, you should watch the film and react to it. Do not summarize the plot. Assume that I’ve already seen the film. In addition, write about how this director used the following in these films: Editing (montage), Sound and Music, Cinematography, Special Camera Work (steady cam, hand held, optical effects), Special Effects (this can include stunt work).
(c)   This option is more of a research option that the other two. You are to take a topic or item with in an element of film making and write a short research paper on its development. For example, if you want to write about camera development, take a more focused part of that broader topic such as the steady cam and use that as your subject. You do not need to get too technical in your paper. Some broader topics include: Camera Development, Projection and Viewing in Theaters, Film, Special Effects, Director Training, Actor Training, and Editing.
PROJECT STAGES
I.   Approval of Topic
You must get the instructor’s approval of your term-paper subject beforehand and no two students will be permitted to research and write about the same subject. First come, first served, so it is suggested that you decide what you would like to write about and submit it to the proper Assignment  (in person or by email) as soon as possible.   This is due no later than the end of week three. (NOTE) If you turn in a term paper without getting the instructor’s approval of the subject, the instructor reserves the right to reject it as unacceptable.
Your proposal must include the following for maximum points.
1. Provide a title for your proposed project
2. Clearly state which option you are choosing and the subject within that option
3. How you propose to research your topic (no specific resources required at this stage)
4. A one page summary of all of your ideas and justification for choosing this topic. This is a research and personal reflection paper, if you choose a Director or movie or element of film that means something to you, it can make for a more interesting and informed paper.
II.   Outline and Resources
You must turn in an outline and a list of resources for your project no later than the end of week five.
a.      Use either an Alphanumeric Outline, a Decimal Outline, or a sentence hierarchical outline.
b.     The list of resources you expect to use includes website, books and films. This should be in the form of an Annotated Bibliography.
III.   Final Paper
The final paper, with its bibliography, is to be turned in before the end of week eight.  The coversheet, bibliography, and any graphs or images, or appendix does not count toward paper length.  The body of the paper should have a one inch margin on all four sides, be doubled-space, and use a standard font style (such as Times New Roman, Courier, or Ariel) and font size (11 or 12).
 
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.
Criteria
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Criterion Score
Ideas
40 points
Innovative. Ideas are clear, focused on the topic and related to the author’s experiences or prior knowledge. Author demonstrates a thorough understanding of the concepts discussed.

30 points
Ideas are clear, and focused on and relevant to the topic. Author demonstrates full understanding of the concepts discussed.

20 points
Ideas are somewhat clear and basically on topic. Author demonstrates an adequate understanding of the concepts discussed.

10 points
Ideas lack clarity, focus, or relevance to the topic, or demonstrate minimal understanding of the discussed concepts.

Score of Ideas,/ 40
Research
40 points
Very clear that readings were understood and incorporated into responses. Arranges ideas clearly and logically to support the purpose of the argument; ideas flow smoothly and are effectively linked; reader can follow the line of reasoning; writing demonstrates a sophisticated clarity, conciseness, and correctness

30 points
Readings were mostly understood and incorporated into postings and responses

20 points
Postings have questionable relationship to reading material

10 points
Not evident that readings were understood and/or not incorporated into the paper

Score of Research,/ 40
Grammar and Style
20 points
Exceptional grammar and expression. Writing makes a mark on the audience through freshness of style and expression. Thoughtful past expected common courtesies.

15 points
Grammar and expression adhere to the norms of standard English. Writing makes a mark on the audience through freshness of style and expression. Thoughtful past common courtesies.

10 points
College level writing and full sentences with adequate depth to express meaning.

5 points
Errors of style or expression and/or awkward sentences impede fluent reading of text. No or little sentence variety; style is often trite or redundant. Lacks full respect for diversity.

Score of Grammar and Style,/ 20
Rubric Total Score
Total
Score of Final Essay: Rubric,/ 100
Overall Score
Overall Score
Level 4
85 points minimum
The final paper meets or exceeds the requirements outlined. There may be room for improvement.

Level 3
70 points minimum
There is noted room for improvement on the final paper. Please review the rubric and instructor feedback for where improvement may be made to meet the competencies of this project.

Level 2
60 points minimum
There is noted room for improvement on the final paper. Please review the rubric and instructor feedback for where improvement may be made to meet the competencies of this project.

Level 1
0 points minimum
The project does not meet the stated requirements and competencies. Please refer to instructor feedback and areas on this rubric for where improvements may be made.