Notes

GUIDELINES FOR CRITIQUE PAPER:

Here is the guidelines for your upcoming Critique Paper. DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION is on SEPTEMBER 24, 2017.

Your Critique paper should consists of three parts: Introductory Overview, Strength and Weaknesses and Overall Opinion.

NOTE:
_Max 3 pages, Arial size 11, Justified, 1" margin
_Strictly short bond paper
_No Copy Paste, No Citation, No Paraphrasing
_Should be in your own writing!

You may refer for further details below.

Introductory Overview:

•What is the title of the documentary?
•Is the documentary title catchy, fascinating and/or intriguing? Does it clearly and succinctly encapsulate the subject matter?
•Who produced, edited and funded the documentary? And when was it produced?
•Who is the documentary’s primary intended audience?
•What did you learn from the documentary?

Strengths and Weaknesses:

•Is the documentary informative and educational?
•Is the information insufficient, sufficient or overwhelming?
•Is the documentary balanced or biased in its coverage?
•Are the sources and interviewees credible (credentialed, believable, and unbiased)?
•Is the information current?
•Does the documentary include useful archival footage?
•Are the statistics in the documentary helpful to understanding the subject matter?
•Is the script well-written (thoroughly researched, concise, and clear)?
•Is the documentary thoughtfully, systematically and effectively organized?
•Is the principal commentator effective (audible, clear, understandable, lively, and captivating)?
•Are all the visuals imaginative, captivating and engaging? And, do they significantly add to the the content?
•If there is background music, is it appealing or distracting?
•Is the documentary overall entertaining and enjoyable?
•Does the documentary present new information and complement the subject of the course?

Overall Opinion:

•Is the presentation uplifting or depressing?
•Does the documentary capture and hold the viewer’s attention from beginning to end?
•How well-crafted are the introduction and conclusion?
•Is the documentary memorable?
•Does the information stimulate further research about the subject?
•Would you watch the documentary again and/or recommend the documentary to friends and family?
•Would you purchase the documentary?
•What overall rating would you give the documentary (0 to 5 stars)?
•How would you improve the documentary?