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Feature Article 
Assessment Three: Feature
Rubric Code: CX82X49
By kdmmertz
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Feature Article
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Lead
10 pts

Is the lead clearly defined? Is it developed throughout? Is your lead arresting? Does it make the reader want to read on?
Poor

Lead not clearly defined, lead does not set up the article. Angle not developed.
Fair

Clear attempt to define lead, clear attempt to write a lead that sets up the article, but angle not fully developed.
Good

Lead is clearly defined and developed throughout. The lead is strong and clear.
Excellent

Lead is strong, appropriate, clearly defined. Lead is arresting and makes the reader want to read on.
Research
10 pts

Does the writer know their topic? Has the writer accessed a variety of sources? Is it referenced effectively? How many people were interviewed? Were they the best people to target? Any gaps?
Poor

Insufficient interviewees, lack of evidence of research. Poor referencing. Insufficient research notes.
Fair

At least one valid interviewee, evidence of some research, clear attempt at correct referencing. Writer displays some, but inadequate knowledge of the topic. Some research notes provided.
Good

At least one valid interviewee. Research deployed well to support argument. Appropriate referencing, detailed research notes.
Excellent

One or more valid interviewees. A wide variety of research, well referenced. Detailed research notes, including interview transcripts.
Structure
10 pts

Organized well? Does each paragraph have a controlling idea? Are there smooth transitions? Does it flow? Does the writer support with examples? Compare? Persuade? Define? Analyze? Is there a definite and satisfying conclusion? Has the writer deployed the best quotes to support their argument?
Poor

Lack of organization. Scant evidence of controlling ideas throughout, no transitioning, few examples. Few quotes.
Fair

Fair organization. Some paragraphs show controlling ideas, some transitioning, some useful quotes.
Good

Good organization. Each paragraph has a controlling idea, good use of quotes throughout, strong transitions, strong conclusion.
Excellent

Excellent organization. Article flows effortlessly, each paragraph has a controlling idea, quotes support and develop story, conclusion moves story forward or brings is full circle.
Writing
10 pts

Is there an appropriate and consistent tone? Is the writing concise, clear? Are anecdotes used, if appropriate? Descriptive writing? Consideration of target audience? No repetition?
Poor

Writing is inconsistent and lacks clarity. Sentences are grammatically incorrect. No anecdotes or quotes. No consideration of audience. Repetition.
Fair

Some of the writing is clear and grammatically correct, some evidence of consideration of target audience. Attempt made to use descriptive writing or anecdote. Some repetition.
Good

Clear, consistent writing style. Appropriate tone for subject matter and targeted audience. Use of anecdotes or descriptive writing. No repetition.
Excellent

Clear, consistent writing style, clear and appropriate tone, effective use of anecdote and descriptive writing, powerful authorial voice, clear consideration of target audience.
Presentation/Editing
10 pts

Is there accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar? Does the article conform to AP style? Within the word count limits? Could it be published as it is?
Poor

Multiple errors in grammar and AP style. No evidence of proofreading. Under or over the word count limits.
Fair

Acceptable presentation, but more than eight errors of spelling, AP style, punctuation or grammar, some evidence of proofreading, but insufficient revision.
Good

Excellent presentation, minimal errors (three or less), evidence of proofreading and revision.
Excellent

No errors of spelling, punctuation or grammar, well proofread and revised. Excellent presentation. Publishable as is.



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