Historical Accuracy
Balanced Research
and Presentation
Greater Impact on
American History
Documentary
Organization
Presentation
CSI History Documentary Rubric
Captivate Us…. Teach Us! 5-8 Minutes BEFORE credits
Oscar winner
Oscar nominee
Oscar afterthought
4 pts Exceeds Standard
3 pts Meets Standard
2 pts Partially Meets
90-100
70-89
60-69
Historical accuracy is
Historical accuracy is strong.
Historical accuracy is in
exceptionally strong. There are Contains no major errors of fact,
question. Includes one major
no evident errors of fact, major major omissions, or
or four or more minor errors
omissions, or
misinterpretations
of fact, omits important
misinterpretations.
information, or
misinterpretation
Presentation is exceptionally
Presentation is balanced,
Presentation lacks
balanced, examines and
examines thoroughly other
balance, gives little
presents multiple points of
views of the topic before drawing attention to alternative views
view of the topic before
a conclusion
of the topic before drawing a
drawing a conclusion
conclusion
Oscar winner
Oscar nominee
Oscar afterthought
Sophisticated analysis
Competent analysis embedded in Analysis or story contains
embedded within dramatic
storyline; Analysis rooted in
holes lacks clarity,
storyline(s); Film intertwines
research and contains some
neglects/contradicts historical
many primary and secondary
detail and narrative features.
evidence.
source materials and is rich in
details and narrative features.
The documentary’s
The documentary’s
The documentary shows some
organization is always logical
organization is almost always
organization, but
and easy to follow. It tells a
logical and easy to follow. The
those choices are not always
story and leads to a conclusion story is not always apparent, but logical. Attempts are made at
ends with a conclusion
telling a story, but the
conclusion is disconnected
Documentary shows thesis in
Documentary shows thesis in
Documentary shows thesis in
extremely original and creative creative and original ways.
creative or original ways.
ways. Exceptional choices of
Choices of clear and coherent
Choices of clear and coherent
clear and coherent narration,
narration, text, media, audio
narration and/or text, media,
text, media, audio and images
and images help convey the
audio or images often help
clearly convey the thesis and
thesis and the student’s
convey the thesis and the
the student’s conclusions
conclusions
student’s conclusions
Oscar the grouch
1 pts Fails to Meet
0-59
Historical accuracy is
seriously flawed. Includes
two or more major errors of
fact, Omission, and
misinterpretations
Presentation lacks
balance, presents only one
point of view of the topic
Oscar the grouch
No attempt made.
The documentary is
Unorganized, no coherent
story, lack of conclusion
Documentary shows thesis in
a very basic way. Little
thought is given to how
choices of clear and coherent
narration and/or text, media,
audio or images might help
convey the thesis
CSI History Documentary - You will be completing an investigative research assignment on key people, ideas, or events that shaped American
History. This inquiry based assignment is designed to assess different magnitudes of historical change, different examples of conflicting
interpretations, and explore multiple kinds of evidence while recognizing trends (or patterns of change).
This project showcases your summarization, writing, and critical thinking skills.
The final product, posted to the internet, will be worth 50 test points and 40 assignment points. You can earn 50 points for content and 40 for
presentation
Example : Redistribution Solutions -Henry George (1879) vs. Huey Long (1935)
Element #1 Set the historical context for Henry George. This should include a brief biography/background information about the political, social,
and economic issues of the time period (12.5 points)
Element #2 Set the historical context for Huey Long. This should include a brief biography and information about the political, social, and
economic issues of his day (12.5 points)
Element #3 What are the similarities and/or differences between the people, ideas, or events you have researched? (12.5 points)
Element #4 In your opinion which person, idea, or event that you researched which had the greatest impact on American History? (12.5 points)
Project worksheet must be turned in by April 2, 2014 for credit.
Presentation
Your final movie will be graded on organization, clarity, and overall presentation. Please provide a works cited section at the end of your movie and
submit a copy to turnitin.com that includes the sources you used (MLA. At least 5 credible sources for each topic). (50 test points)
Your final product is due April 2, 2014. It must be posted online using youtube, vimeo, or other movie sharing website.