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Yearbook/Newspaper Employability/Job Skills 
Use to grade journalism profession skills that are performed during any given time period, for example, to grade performance after a deadline cycle.
Rubric Code: BXW8BC2
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
  F

0 pts

D

1 pts

C

2 pts

B

3 pts

A

4 pts

COMMENTS????

(N/A)

STAFF MEMBER TOTALS POINTS

(N/A)

EDITOR APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT

(N/A)

TEACHER APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT

(N/A)

TIME MANAGEMENT

F

Missed a final deadline
AND
-Did not show up to the Saturday workday.
D

Missed a final deadline
BUT came to Saturday workday and worked hard trying to meet it.
C

Met final deadline but:
--- had to be reminded/prompted beyond normal reminders of sub-deadlines
OR
--needed more than 1 extension for sub-deadlines
B

Met final deadline and most sub-deadlines with:
--no prompting from editors/adviser
OR
--needed 1 extension of sub-deadline and met that deadline
A

Met all deadlines with:
-- no prompting from editors/adviser
AND
--no extensions needed
COMMENTS????
STAFF MEMBER TOTALS POINTS
EDITOR APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
TEACHER APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
TEAM PARTICIPATION

F

CONTINUALLY:
late to team meetings OR sat outside the team circle OR disrespectful to other staff members
OR never available to help other staff members when needed OR had unexcused workday(s).
D

PERIODICALLY:
late to team meetings OR sat outside the team circle OR disrespectful to other staff members
OR not available to help other staff members when needed OR had unexcused workday(s).
C

Attended all team meetings promptly and respectfully participated;
BUT seldom helped other staff members when needed;
AND had several excused Saturday workdays OR one unexcused Saturday work day.
B

Attended all team meetings promptly and respectfully participated;
AND was usually available to help other staff members when needed; AND attended most Saturday workdays.
A

Attended all staff meetings promptly and respectfully participated;
AND was always available to help other staff members when needed;
AND attended all Saturday workdays.
COMMENTS????
STAFF MEMBER TOTALS POINTS
EDITOR APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
TEACHER APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
CONFLICT RESOLUTION

F

CONTINUALLY:
-- is disrespectful to staff, OR gossips and adds drama; OR discusses publication problems or information outside staff; OR complains to staff rather than editor/ adviser.
D

OFTEN:
-- is disrespectful to staff, OR gossips and adds drama; OR discusses publication problems or information outside staff; OR complains to staff rather than editor/ adviser.
C

SOMETIMES:
-- is disrespectful to staff, OR gossips and adds drama; OR discusses publication problems or information outside staff; OR complains to staff rather than editor/ adviser.
B

ALMOST ALWAYS:
--Speaks in a respectful manner,
avoids gossip, avoids adding drama to the staff; takes problems with staff to adviser/ editors instead of discussing with other staff members; keeps all staff information private; keeps all publication information private.
A

ALWAYS:--Speaks in a respectful manner,
avoids gossip, avoids adding drama to the staff; takes problems with staff to adviser/ editors instead of discussing with other staff members; keeps all staff information private; keeps all publication information private.
COMMENTS????
STAFF MEMBER TOTALS POINTS
EDITOR APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
TEACHER APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
PROBLEM SOLVING

F

When a problem comes up you DO NOT:
--Define the problem.
--Generate alternatives.
--Evaluate and select alternatives. (Possible: Visit with editors and/or adviser for potential solutions.)
--Inform editors and/or adviser of solutions if appropriate
--Implement solutions.
D

When a problem comes up you RARELY:
--Define the problem.
--Generate alternatives.
--Evaluate and select alternatives. (Possible: Visit with editors and/or adviser for potential solutions.)
--Inform editors and/or adviser of solutions if appropriate
--Implement solutions.
C

When a problem comes up you you USUALLY:
--Define the problem.
--Generate alternatives.
--Evaluate and select alternatives. (Possible: Visit with editors and/or adviser for potential solutions.)
--Inform editors and/or adviser of solutions if appropriate
--Implement solutions.
B

When a problem comes up you ALMOST ALWAYS:
--Define the problem.
--Generate alternatives.
--Evaluate and select alternatives. (Possible: Visit with editors and/or adviser for potential solutions.)
--Inform editors and/or adviser of solutions if appropriate
--Implement solutions.
A

When a problem comes up you ALWAYS:
--Define the problem.
--Generate alternatives.
--Evaluate and select alternatives. (Possible: Visit with editors and/or adviser for potential solutions.)
--Inform editors and/or adviser of solutions if appropriate<BR>
--Implement solutions..
COMMENTS????
STAFF MEMBER TOTALS POINTS
EDITOR APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
TEACHER APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
PUBLIC RELATIONS

F

Does not do one or more of the following:
Both on-campus and off campus:
--behaves appropriately and is respectful of interviewee's time
--represents publication and school well
--wears ID card
--is not disruptive of school events.
D

RARELY:
Both on-campus and off campus:
--behaves appropriately and is respectful of interviewee's time
--represents publication and school well
--wears ID card
--is not disruptive of school events.
C

USUALLY:
Both on-campus and off campus:
--behaves appropriately and is respectful of interviewee's time
--represents publication and school well
--wears ID card
--is not disruptive of school events.
B

ALMOST ALWAYS:
Both on-campus and off campus:
--behaves appropriately and is respectful of interviewee's time
--represents publication and school well
--wears ID card
--is not disruptive of school events.
A

ALWAYS:
Both on-campus and off campus:
--behaves appropriately and is respectful of interviewee's time
--represents publication and school well
--wears ID card
--is not disruptive of school events.
COMMENTS????
STAFF MEMBER TOTALS POINTS
EDITOR APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
TEACHER APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
USE OF EQUIPMENT

F

Does not do one or more of the following:
--checks out equipment properly and returns on time
--takes good care of equipment
--reports damages and breakage to adviser
--does not loan equipment to others
D

RARELY:
--checks out equipment properly and returns on time
--takes good care of equipment
--reports damages and breakage to adviser
--does not loan equipment to others
C

USUALLY:
--checks out equipment properly and returns on time
--takes good care of equipment
--reports damages and breakage to adviser
--does not loan equipment to others
B

ALMOST ALWAYS:
--checks out equipment properly and returns on time
--takes good care of equipment
--reports damages and breakage to adviser
--does not loan equipment to others
A

ALWAYS:
--checks out equipment properly and returns on time
--takes good care of equipment
--reports damages and breakage to adviser
--does not loan equipment to others
COMMENTS????
STAFF MEMBER TOTALS POINTS
EDITOR APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
TEACHER APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
COMPUTER LAB ETIQUETTE

F

NEVER does any of one or more of the following:
--Follows lab rules, including not using computer inappropriately and no food in labs
--logs off when done
--leaves work station clean and neat
--participates in computer/lab cleaning sessions
D

RARELY:
--Follows lab rules, including not using computer inappropriately and no food in labs
--logs off when done
--leaves work station clean and neat
--participates in computer/lab cleaning sessions
C

USUALLY:
--Follows lab rules, including not using computer inappropriately and no food in labs
--logs off when done
--leaves work station clean and neat
--participates in computer/lab cleaning sessions
B

ALMOST ALWAYS:
--Follows lab rules, including not using computer inappropriately and no food in labs
--logs off when done
--leaves work station clean and neat
--participates in computer/lab cleaning sessions
A

ALWAYS:
--Follows lab rules, including not using computer inappropriately and no food in labs
--logs off when done
--leaves work station clean and neat
--participates in computer/lab cleaning sessions
COMMENTS????
STAFF MEMBER TOTALS POINTS
EDITOR APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
TEACHER APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
PRESS PASS USE

F

Does any of the following:
--Never wears press pass when required.
OR
--Allows others to use it.
D

RARELY wears press pass when required.
C

USUALLY wears press pass when required.
B

ALMOST ALWAYS wears press pass when required.
A

ALWAYS wears press pass when required. Maintains control over it and does not share with others. Doesn't use it to get non-staff members into games.
COMMENTS????
STAFF MEMBER TOTALS POINTS
EDITOR APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
TEACHER APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
INITIATIVE/ENTHUSIASM

F

NEVER does one or more of the following:
--During "down time":
1. helps others
2. looks/asks for things that need to be done;
willingly makes corrections when asked
--Willingly and actively participates in staff activities and procedures
--Asks questions
--Makes constructive suggestions to remedy problems
D

RARELY does any of one or more of the following:
--Gets started working without being asked
--During "down time":
helps others
2. looks/ asks for things that need to be done;
willingly makes corrections when asked
--Willingly and actively participates in staff activities and procedures
--Asks questions
--Makes constructive suggestions to reme
C

USUALLY
--Gets started working without being asked
--During "down time":
1. helps others
2. looks/ asks for things that need to be done;
willingly makes corrections when asked
--Willingly and actively participates in staff activities and procedures
--Asks questions
--Makes constructive suggestions to remedy problems
B

ALMOST ALWAYS
--Gets started working without being asked
--During "down time":
1. helps others
2. looks/ asks for things that need to be done;
willingly makes corrections when asked
--Willingly and actively participates in staff activities and procedures
--Asks questions
--Makes constructive suggestions to remedy problems
A

ALWAYS
--Gets started working without being asked
--During "down time":
1. helps others
2. looks/ asks for things that need to be done;
willingly makes corrections when asked
--Willingly and actively participates in staff activities and procedures
--Asks questions
--Makes constructive suggestions to remedy problems
COMMENTS????
STAFF MEMBER TOTALS POINTS
EDITOR APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
TEACHER APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT
TOTAL POINTS

F
D
C
B
A
COMMENTS????
STAFF MEMBER TOTALS POINTS

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EDITOR APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT

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TEACHER APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENT

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  • publications, yearbook, newspaper, job skills, high school, journalism, grading, deadlines, deadline, employability, employability skills, soft skills,

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