MOVIE APPLICATION PAPER
OBJECTIVES:
1. To demonstrate course concepts at work in real life situations.
2. To practice organizing and writing a formal papers using APA documentation.
3. To give students a chance to practice recognition and analysis of IPC concepts.

INSTRUCTIONS:

After watching the movie in class, thoroughly read through Chapter 6 & 7 on Interpersonal Relationships. Plan to organize and develop your paper using the following
outline:

Introduction: BRIEFLY describe the plot of the movie in about 1 sentence. In once sentence sum up the thesis, or purpose, of your paper (i.e. what is your general
overall impression of the behaviors in the movie?). Finally preview the Interpersonal Relationships concepts you will cover in the body of your paper.
Body: Choose 3-5 Communication concepts about from Chapters 6 & 7, each concept should be a paragraph of the body of your paper. Demonstrate your understanding of
each concept by first describing each concept in your own words, and then by giving 2-4 specific examples of those behaviors found in the movie. Use APA documentation
to cite the concepts from the text.
Conclusion: In the last paragraph of the paper you should include a personal reflection, describing an example that you have witnessed in your personal life of the
concepts discussed in the paper.
REQUIREMENTS & EVALUATION CRITERIA:
1. Your paper must be typed, between 500-800 words, and use APA formatting, however you do not need to include an abstract. Papers must have correct spelling and
grammar including sentence & paragraph structure, and use consistent case and tense throughout.
2. Choose 3-5 specific IPC concepts in your text book in Chapter 6 &7 on Interpersonal Relationships that you will discuss. You should first give a brief
explanation of the concept in your own words, and then provide examples from the movie. NOTE: You will need to be specific when referencing the concept and location in
the film (e.g. in the scene where…), BUT be careful NOT to tell too much of the story of the movie. Assume that I have just sat through the film with you. You do not
need to tell me the story of the movie.
This assignment is worth _150_ points and grading criteria are provided on the attached grading rubric.

Movie Application Paper Grading Rubric
CATEGORY & POINTS EARNED EXCELLENT GOOD SATISFACTORY POOR
ORGANIZATION

_____/25 Information is organized with well-constructed sentences and paragraphs. Information is somewhat organized with well-constructed sentences and
paragraphs. Information is somewhat disorganized. Paragraphs are not well-constructed. Writing is hard to follow because of structure. The information appears
to be completely disorganized.
MECHANICS

_____/25

No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Almost no grammatical, 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
severely hindered by excessive mistakes.
DEVELOPMENT

_____/20 Clearly addresses each question posed.
Allows for thoughtful reflection. Does not thoroughly address each question and provides superficial reflection. Questions might be left unanswered. No part
of the writing displays a thoughtful response.
CONNECTION TO TEXT/CLASS DISCUSSION

_____/30 Focused, clear, accurate and specific connections to concepts discussed in class and/or text. Connections to course concepts may be clear, but
somewhat unfocused, inaccurate or specific. Very few and/or unclear connections to course concepts. Ambiguous, inaccurate and/or lacks focus. Lacks focus,
clarity, accuracy and specificity of connection to course concepts.
THOUGHTFUL REFLECTION

_____/30 Illustrates thorough understanding of course concepts through direct relation to examples/ descriptions using concrete language. Struggles to
illustrate thorough understanding of course concepts due to unclear relation to examples/descriptions, using some ambiguous language. Inconclusive illustration of
understanding of course concepts due to ambiguous language or weak or inaccurate relation to examples/ descriptions. Understanding of course concepts is not
demonstrated. Language used is ambiguous. Incorrect connections of examples/descriptions to course concepts.
INDIVIDUALITY

_____/20
Response and reflection shows personal touch with unique tone. Emotions, attitudes and beliefs are clearly displayed through the writing. Response and
reflection show personal touch and unique tone. Response and reflection lack personal tone. No personal insight. Response and reflection are generic and
transferable to any situation.