History of Video Game Assignment Grading Parameters - Prof. E. Bertozzi

Game Review Rubric (excellent – e, good – g, fair – f, missing or poor – m)

• Review is well-organized with an introduction, discussion, and conclusion ()
• Minimum 3 citations in correct APA format ()
• Review includes historical context for game ()
• Consideration of relevant hardware/console and software elements and how they affected game development and gameplay ()
• Consideration of social, cultural, and political issues relating to content or impact of game ()
• Critical analysis of game mechanic, feedback, player experience, and narrative ()
• Review is free of grammatical, typographical and other errors in writing ()

Reading Response Rubric

• Response demonstrates a nuanced reading of the text ()
• Citations and links to external sources support your assertions ()
• Response demonstrates reading and consideration of other students' postings ()
• Response is a critical analysis of the text and not a report ()

In-Class Game Presentation Rubric (excellent – e, good – g, fair – f, missing or poor – m)

• Class gameplay was well-organized and without technology issues ()
• All students were involved and engaged in gameplay ()
• Presentation included discussion of historical context ()
• Presentation detailed reasons for the historical importance of the game ()
• Presenter led useful discussion critique of the game ()
• Students were provided with mnemonic to help them remember game for the final ()