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Epidemiologist Newspaper Article
WRITING A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Write a newspaper article about the history of an infectious disease and how it was handled as society.
Rubric Code:
A3C8B9
By
kquinlisk
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Epidemiology Article
Poor
6 pts
Fair
8 pts
Good
9 pts
Excellent
10 pts
Relevant Information
Poor
The article provides missing or incorrect information on symptoms of the disease, the steps that were taken to stop the epidemic, the specific germ that spreads the disease, information on vaccines/cures, and an explanation on how technology saved the lives of many people. The facts are primarily correct. Title may be incomplete or missing.
Fair
The article provides some information on symptoms of the disease, the steps that were taken to stop the epidemic, the specific germ that spreads the disease, information on vaccines/cures, and an explanation on how technology saved the lives of many people. The facts are primarily correct. Title has nothing to do with the article.
Good
The article provides most information on symptoms of the disease, the steps that were taken to stop the epidemic, the specific germ that spreads the disease, information on vaccines/cures, and an explanation on how technology saved the lives of many people. A simple title is given to the article.
Excellent
The article provides information on symptoms of the disease, the steps that were taken to stop the epidemic, the specific germ that spreads the disease, information on vaccines/cures, and an explanation on how technology saved the lives of many people. A captivating title is given to the article.
Reporting Format
Poor
The article is more like a short story and not journalistic.
Does not contain a headline.
Fair
The article contains a lead but it is not interesting.
The article contains an opinion.
Good
The article contains an interesting/ exciting lead.
The article is free of opinions and has a headline.
Excellent
The article begins with an exciting lead, followed by a reasonable and purposeful argument/supporting details. The article does not conclude abruptly.
Writing Mechanics
Poor
The article is vague and unclear.
The article contains many spelling errors.
The article contains many grammatical errors.
Fair
The article contains few sentences that are unclear to the reader.
The article contains few spelling errors.
The article contains few grammatical errors.
Good
The article is clear and concise.
The article contains only 1 or 2 spelling errors.
The article contains only 1 or 2 grammatical errors.
Excellent
Writing is descriptive, providing detailed information. An extensive vocabulary is used to keep the reader interested and informed.
The article contains no grammar errors.
Editing and Improving
Poor
The article was neither edited nor improved.
Fair
The article shows some improvements and edits.
Good
The article was completely edited and improvements were made.
Excellent
The article is formatted clearly and concisely, with little room for improvement.
Creativity and Effort
Poor
Little or no creativity/effort was given to the project.
Fair
Some creativity/effort was given to the project.
Good
Much creativity/effort was given to the project.
Excellent
Satisfactory creativity/effort was given to the project. Student went above and beyond expectations.
Keywords:
Writing Newspaper Article
Subjects:
English
Foreign Languages
Science
Types:
Writing
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