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Obituary Rubric Obituary Rubric Write your own obituary Rubric Code: HX7C47X By kdmmertz Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Journalism Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Obituary Rubric
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Basic Info	4 All basic information is included in the lead: name, age, dates of birth/death, place and are in description.	3 All basic info included, but may not be included in the lead.	2 Missing some elements of basic info in the lead.	1 Missing several elements of basic info in the lead, or no lead is present in the article.
Content	4 Obituary contains a outstanding summary of the subject's life.	3 Obituary contains good content describing the subject's life.	2 Obituary contains little content describing the subject's life.	1 Obituary does not contain content describing the subject's life.
Writing	4 Contains 0-3 spelling and grammar errors. Article is written in appropriate language and follows a logical organization. Adheres to AP style.	3 Contains 4-7 spelling and grammar errors. Article is mostly written in appropriate journalistic format.	2 Contains 7-10 spelling and grammar errors. Article is written in a format that may not adhere to appropriate journalistic format.	1 Contains more than 10 spelling and grammar errors. Article is not written in proper journalistic format.
Important Details and Information	4 Includes family members and friends of the subject and makes perfect sense in relation to the story.	3 Includes some family members and friends of the subject and makes perfect sense in relation to the story.	2 Does not include either one of family members or friends of the subject.	1 Does not include any family members or friends of the subject.