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Photography Research Project 
Research Paper (short) - Final
Research project on a photographer with historical relevance. 7-10 visual pieces with analysis of each, brief biography
Rubric Code: W378X6
By nabens
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceptional

4 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Satisfactory

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Unacceptable

0 pts

Quality of Research
30 %

Exceptional

3 + works cited

Annotated bibliography shows reliability of sources. Exemplary usage of all sources.

Research in-depth and beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Meets Expectations

3 works cited

Sources mostly reliable. Evidence of sufficient usage of sources.

Research of sufficient depth.
Satisfactory

Fails to cite some of 3 sources.

Source reliability is
questionable. Usage of limited sources evident.

Research of shallow depth.
Needs Improvement

Fails to cite 3 sources.

Source reliability is questionable. Usage of limited sources.

Insufficient information provided to support thesis.
Unacceptable

Did not complete assignment.
Content & Development
35 %

Exceptional

Support for topic is complex, complete, and in-depth.

Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment

Visual choices very compelling. images are selected and sequenced in such a way that they support topic. Wide range of images gives indepth view into photographer's work. Student writing is lucid, elegant and evocative. A pleasure to read.
Meets Expectations

Content is comprehensive and accurate.

Interesting image choices. Images support topic. Wide range of images gives indepth look at photographer's work

Research is adequate and timely.

Content and purpose of the writing are clear.

Interesting to read.
Satisfactory

Content is not
comprehensive. Image choices are predictable and not wide ranging.
Major points are addressed,
but not well supported.
Research is inadequate or
does not address course
concepts.
Content is inconsistent with
regard to purpose and clarity
of thought.
Needs Improvement

Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.

Poor image choices. Little thought to sequencing. Images don't give an indepth look at photographer's work.

Some facts inaccurate.
Unacceptable

Did not complete assignment.
Organization & Structure
20 %

Exceptional

Structure of the written analysis is clear and easy to follow.
Flow of ideas fluid and logical. Written analysis gives new insights into visual choices.
Organization transparent, logical, and helpful.
Meets Expectations

Structure of the written analysis is mostly easy to follow. Written analysis enhances images.
Organization mostly transparent, logical, and helpful.
Satisfactory

Structure of the written analysis is
not easy to follow.
Written analysis does not add much to visual choices. Lacks depth.
Some logical organization
present.
Needs Improvement

Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.

Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.

Written analysis does not develop in a logically consistent manner. Very little depth of analysis of visual images.
Unacceptable

Did not complete assignment.
Grammar & Mechanics
10 %

Exceptional

Consistent and appropriate voice.

Sophisticated and precise word choice.

No spelling errors.
No errors in agreement or tense. No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Meets Expectations

Voice is mostly consistent and appropriate.

Correct word choice.

Fewer than 3 spelling errors and/or errors in agreement. No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Satisfactory

Voice is somewhat consistent
and appropriate.
Correct word choice.
Fewer than 5 spelling errors
and/or errors in agreement.
Fewer than 3 punctuation or
capitalization errors.
Needs Improvement

Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.

Ineffective word choice.

More than 5 spelling errors and/or errors in agreement. More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Unacceptable

Did not complete assignment.
Works Cited
5 %

Exceptional

All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Meets Expectations

All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Satisfactory

Not all sources properly cited
in both paper and
bibliography.
Needs Improvement

Sources not properly cited in paper and/or bibliography.
Unacceptable

Did not complete assignment.



Keywords:
  • Writing, photography, art



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