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Journalism: Article Rubric
Journalism: Article Rubric
Use this rubric when writing news articles based on interview and using facts to support your analysis. Students will grade themselves using the rubric and turn in self-assessment and article to editor for grading.
Rubric Code:
E8X352
By
jennifertayler
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Subject:
Journalism
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Journalism: Article Rubric
4 points
(N/A)
8 points
(N/A)
12 points
(N/A)
16 points
(N/A)
Lead
Lede
4 points
Lead is very weak and contains little necessary information. Does not address 5Ws & H.
8 points
Lead contains necessary information, but is weakly composed or awkward. Answers some of 5Ws & H.
12 points
Lead is well-written and contains basic, necessary information. Addresses all 5Ws & H.
16 points
Engaging and dynamic lead is written clearly and without error. Addresses all 5Ws & H in several paragraphs.
Organization
4 points
Organizational structure is very limited. Article is disjointed most of the time, but some of the information follows the inverted pyramid.
8 points
The article shows the elements of basic organization. Information follows the inverted pyramid at a basic level.
12 points
The information follows a coherant inverted pyramid structure.
16 points
Information is deftly organized by importance, and there is an overwhelming logic to the order in which it is written.
Transitions
4 points
Transitions are weak or not complete.
8 points
Has basic transitions that are choppy.
12 points
Good transitions help article clarity.
16 points
Uses mature transitions that keep reader engaged in article.
Mechanics
4 points
Grammar and writing mistakes make article hard to follow or comprehend.
8 points
Some grammar or mechanics issues.
12 points
Little or no grammar or mechanics issues.
16 points
Mature grammar and mechanics add to style of article.
Closure
4 points
Attempts a summarization strategy.
8 points
Summarization strategy employed but not effective. May be repetitive, redundant or choppy.
12 points
Effective summarization of article's main points.
16 points
Creates satisfying ending summarizing main points; investigative report, ends with global question.
Data and Quotation Usage
4 points
No use of data or quotations
8 points
Inadequate mention of data and student quotations
12 points
Mention of data / student quotations, but not a full analysis
16 points
Data and quotations used on a high level and integrated well into the article.
Headline
4 points
No headline provided
8 points
Headline overly wordy or not engaging
12 points
Appropriate headline utilized.
16 points
Pithy and/or catchy headline
Keywords:
Journalism, Articles, Leads, Inverted Pyramid
Subjects:
Journalism
Types:
Writing
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