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Newspaper Article Review 
Newspaper Article Review
Find an article that interests you in the news. Use one of the resources linked on Canvas or a reliable, unbiased news source. Write a summary of the article and your response to it. Follow the rubric carefully.
Rubric Code: GX66789
By marksberner
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Newspaper Article Review
  Good

5 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

1 pts

Missing/Unacceptable

0 pts

Article Selection

Good

- The source was a reliable website or newspaper/magazine.<BR>
- The author and date of the article were cited.<BR>
- The article was up-to-date, within the time-frame specified, and stapled to the review.
Fair

- The source was a reliable website or newspaper/magazine.<BR>
- The information appeared to be recent, however, the date and/or author were not cited with in the paper.<BR>
- Article was attached to the review.
Poor

- The validity of the source was questionable.<BR>
- The date and author was not given.<BR>
- Article was not attached to the review.
Missing/Unacceptable

- There was no source cited within the review.<BR>
- Article was not attached to the review.<BR>
- Topic was inappropriate for this assignment.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.<BR>
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Fair

- For the most part, rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.<BR>
- Language is clear and precise.
Poor

- Review contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.<BR>
- Language lacks clarity or includes use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Missing/Unacceptable

- Review contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. <BR>
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Article Summary

Good

- The summary exceeded the stated requirements. All relevant information was listed and elaborated upon.<BR>
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Fair

- The summary met all the stated requirements. <BR>
- Major points are addressed and are well supported.<BR>
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Poor

- The summary recalled some information, but left out several important points.<BR>
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Missing/Unacceptable

- The summary was inadequate and too brief.<BR>
- Most of the information was left out or incomplete.<BR>
- Points are unclear.
Opinion & Critical Evaluation

Good

- Opinion is fully supported by facts.<BR>
- Review demonstrates outstanding level of critical evaluation and thinking about evidence presented in the article.<BR>
- Evidence is well identified and evaluated.
Fair

- Opinion on topic has some support.<BR>
- Review demonstrates a good level of critical evaluation and thinking about evidence presented in the article.<BR>
- Evidence is identified and evaluated.
Poor

- Opinion has no support.<BR>
- Review demonstrates a fair level of critical evaluation and thinking about the evidence presented in the article.<BR>
- Evidence is either not identified or evaluated.
Missing/Unacceptable

- Opinion is not stated.<BR>
- Review demonstrates a poor level of critical evaluation and thinking about evidence presented in the article.<BR>
- Evidence not identified or evaluated.
Personal Reflection

Good

- Connections were made between the information and more than one dimension of health.<BR>
- Personal conclusions were drawn as information related to personal health.<BR>
- Numerous connections were made to personal goals and course material.
Fair

- Connections were made between the information and one dimension of health.<BR>
- One clear connection was made in relation to personal goals and course material.
Poor

- The personal response to the article did not fully relate the information to any of the dimensions of health.<BR>
- Connections in relation to personal goals and course material were unclear.
Missing/Unacceptable

- Personal reaction to the article was undeveloped or missing.





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