Movie Analysis Paper---intro interpersonal communication

Movie Analysis Paper Rubric For this assignment, you will analyze a fictional dyadic (two person) relationship from a movie. You will dissect the relati onship between two characters using what you consider to be the three most appropriate concepts, theor ies, perspectives from the class that apply to the relationship (example: their nonverbal communication, conflict style, and interpersonal needs). The paper should be 3 -6 pages, typed, double -spaced, 1 -inch margins, 12 point Times New Roman font. Definit ion of Concepts 15 -20 pts . 10 -14 pts . 5-9 pts . 0-4 pts . Focused, clear, accurate and specific definition of concepts. Appropriately applies concept to relationship. Discussion of concept may be clear, but somewhat unfocused, inaccurate or unspecific. Lacking depth of discussion in application of concept to relationship. Discussion of concept unclear.

Ambiguous, inaccurate and/or lacks focus. Little discussion of application to relationship. Lacks focus, clarity, accuracy and specificity of connection to particular concept and application to relationship. Original Analysis 20 -25 pts. 13 -19 pts. 5-12 pts. 0-5 pts. Applies thoughtful and direct critical analysis of concept’s role/impact on the relationship. Effort made at critical analysis, but lackin g directness and conviction in personal view or in role/impact on relationship. Token discussion of critical analysis without critical insight or originality. Little to no discussion of role/impact on relationship. No original critical analysis evidenced. Organization/Development 15 -20 pts . 10 -14 pts . 5-9 pts . 0-4 pts . Information is organized with well -constructed sentences and paragraphs. Clearly addresses requisite items. Allows for thoughtful reflection. Information is somewhat organized with wel l- constructed sentences and paragraphs. Does not thoroughly address requisite items and provides superficial reflection. Information is somewhat disorganized. Paragraphs are not well -constructed. Writing is hard to follow because of structure. Questions might be left unanswered. The information appears to be completely disorganized. No part of the writing displays a thoughtful response. Mechanics 14 -15 pts . 10 -13 pts . 5-9 pt. 0-4 pts . No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Almost no grammatic al, spelling or punctuation errors.

Readability not hindered by minor mistakes. A few grammatical spelling or punctuation errors. Portions of the writing are unclear because of mistakes. Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Readability severe ly hindered by excessive mistakes.