You have two videos to choose from this week.
You may only review one of the two videos assigned this week.
Write a 2-3 page (500-750 word) essay for the following video.
Refer to the attached document and Video/Film Review Criteria for guidance on your writing.
The link of the video: https://tubitv.com/movies/460035/see-what-im-saying-the-deaf-entertainersdocumentary?utm_source=google-feed&tracking=google-feed
THIS REQUIREMENT FOR MY PAPER:
The quality of your paper depends on the level of organization you implement. Never underestimate the
importance of well-structured outline, regardless of the type of paper you have to write. Outlines help you
focus on the subject and contribute to a logical flow.
This is how I want to see your papers formatted (this is how I will grade you on):
Introduction (usually 1 paragraph)
All video titles included
A release date includeBrief background information
A 1-2 sentence summary or thesis statement
Written in the third person
Summary of the video/film (usually1-3paragraphs)
Quotes from the film and a thorough summary are expected
Written in the third person
Opinion (1 paragraph – supported with examples and facts from the video/film)
Be specific give examples and tie it to the video. This is the only paragraph that can be written in the first
person.
A good sentence tied to the paragraph would be “…I believe that Deaf children should not receive a
cochlear implant because that is part of cultural genocide when they are not taught about ASL and Deaf
culture…”
Do not be vague do not describe the video.
The video is pretty. The Deaf narrator signs fast. Ehhhh that is not acceptable.
Written in the first person (may choose the third person ‘the author of this paper’ and clearly indicated that
this is their opinion.
Conclusion
Announce whether the filmmaker was successful in their purpose
Re-state your evidence
Explain how the video/film was helpful for providing a deeper understanding of a course topic
Tie it all together
Written in the third person
(At the end of the paper after the conclusion) INCLUDE 3 THINGS YOU LEARNED OR “TOOK AWAY”
FROM THE FILM(S)
I learned the following from this film:
1. XXX
2. XXX
3. XXX
Review Elements
The title of the film/documentary– just because your headline features the name of the video/film it doesn’t
mean you should skip mentioning it in the text. Always name the feature you’ve watched in the introductory
paragraph. This may seem like a stupid thing to point out, but it’s one of the most common mistakes that
students make.
Summary– the whole point of the review is to summarize the video/film for people who haven’t watched it
yet. To make this as effective as possible, always assume that your professor hasn’t seen it either (as
mentioned above). Why is this important? You won’t leave out some important details thinking he/she
watched it already so they won’t bother. As a reviewer, your job is to explain what happened in the
video/film and express whether the filmmaker failed or succeeded. Again, saying you liked or disliked it isn’t
a viable comment. Your opinion has to be supported by specific reasons and examples from the feature
itself
Significance to the class– How does the content of the video/film fit into your course topic?
Including 3 things you learned while viewing.
Checklist for a good Video/Film Review
Introduction (title, topic, release date, background information)
Accuracy of depiction
Use of sources in the film
Your opinion
Conclusion
Did I include 3 things that I learned?
Mistakes to Avoid
Not focusing on the video/film – strive to avoid writing about unnecessary details or introducing irrelevant
information