iRubric: Journalism: Article Rubric

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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: FAB2XA By roverbeeke Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Journalism Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

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