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Journalism: Article Rubric Journalism: Article Rubric Students will use this rubric when writing articles for BNNstudentnews.net. Section editors and the Editor-in-Chief or Managing Editor will provide feedback on these forms, while the adviser will use this rubric when grading stories. Rubric Code: C8BAA2 By jennifertayler Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Journalism Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Journalism: Article Rubric
	Very Poor 2 pts	Poor 4 pts	Fair 6 pts	Good 8 pts	Excellent 10 pts
Lede (standards for non-news or sports stories in parentheses)	Very Poor Lead is non-existent.	Poor Lead is very weak and contains little necessary information. Does not address 5Ws & H. (Does not grab reader attention).	Fair Lead contains necessary information, but is weakly composed or awkward. Answers some of 5Ws & H. (Does little to grab reader attention.).	Good Lead is well-written and contains basic, necessary information. Addresses all 5Ws & H. (Grabs reader attention).	Excellent Engaging and dynamic lead is written clearly and without error. Addresses all 5Ws & H thoroughly. (Fully engages reader attention).
Organization (standards for non-news or sports stories in parentheses)	Very Poor Article lacks any organizational structure. Information is not presented in a logical way.	Poor Organizational structure is very limited. Article is disjointed most of the time, but some of the information follows the inverted pyramid (or narrative storytelling format).	Fair The article shows the elements of basic organization. Information follows the inverted pyramid (or narrative storytelling format) at a basic level.	Good The information follows a coherent inverted pyramid structure (or narrative storytelling format).	Excellent Information is deftly organized by importance, and there is an overwhelming logic to the order in which it is written.
Transitions	Very Poor Article lacks transitions.	Poor Transitions are weak or not complete.	Fair Has basic transitions that are choppy.	Good Good transitions help article clarity.	Excellent Uses solid transitions that keep reader engaged in article.
Mechanics	Very Poor Significant errors make article unacceptable.	Poor Grammar and writing mistakes make article hard to follow or comprehend.	Fair Some grammar or mechanics issues.	Good Little or no grammar or mechanics issues.	Excellent Sophisticated grammar and mechanics add to style of article.
Verb Usage & Accuracy	Very Poor Passive verbs add unnecessary length and significant confusion. Errors in accuracy make story very hard to comprehend.	Poor Passive verbs add some length and awkwardness. Errors in accuracy cause some confusion.	Fair Most verbs are active. Errors in accuracy do not cause significant confusion.	Good Writer uses active verb effectively. Errors in accuracy are minimal.	Excellent Active verbs help tell story and keep reader engaged in article. Errors in accuracy are virtually nonexistent.
Article Assessment
Section Editor Feedback Initial Here:	Very Poor Lead Organization Transitions Mechanics Verb Usage & Accuracy	Poor Lead Organization Transitions Mechanics Verb Usage & Accuracy	Fair Lead Organization Transitions Mechanics Verb Usage & Accuracy	Good Lead Organization Transitions Mechanics Verb Usage & Accuracy	Excellent Lead Organization Transitions Mechanics Verb Usage & Accuracy
EIC/ME Feedback Initial Here:	Very Poor Lead Organization Transitions Mechanics Verb Usage & Accuracy	Poor Lead Organization Transitions Mechanics Verb Usage & Accuracy	Fair Lead Organization Transitions Mechanics Verb Usage & Accuracy	Good Lead Organization Transitions Mechanics Verb Usage & Accuracy	Excellent Lead Organization Transitions Mechanics Verb Usage & Accuracy
Adviser Grade Initial Here:	Very Poor Lead Organization Transitions Mechanics Verb Usage & Accuracy	Poor Lead Organization Transitions Mechanics Verb Usage & Accuracy	Fair Lead Organization Transitions Mechanics Verb Usage & Accuracy	Good Lead Organization Transitions Mechanics Verb Usage & Accuracy	Excellent Lead Organization Transitions Mechanics Verb Usage & Accuracy

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Journalism, Articles, Leads, Inverted Pyramid

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Journalism

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