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Journalism: Article Rubric
Journalism: Article Rubric
Students will use this rubric when writing articles for JOUR 305.
Rubric Code:
J5C539
By
poconno
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Subject:
Journalism
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Journalism: Article Rubric
Very Poor F
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Poor D
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Fair C
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Good B
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Excellent A
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Lede
Very Poor F
Lede is non-existent.
Poor D
Lede is very weak and contains little necessary information. Does not address 5Ws & H. (Does not grab reader attention).
Fair C
Lede contains necessary information, but is weakly composed or awkward. Answers some of 5Ws & H. (Does little to grab reader attention.).
Good B
Lede is well-written and contains basic, necessary information. Addresses all 5Ws & H. (Grabs reader attention).
Excellent A
Engaging and dynamic lede is written clearly and without error. Addresses all 5Ws & H thoroughly. (Fully engages reader attention).
Organization
Very Poor F
Article lacks any organizational structure. Information is not presented in a logical way.
Poor D
Organizational structure is very limited. Article is disjointed most of the time.
Fair C
The article shows the elements of basic organization.
Good B
The information follows a coherent story structure.
Excellent A
Information is deftly organized by importance, and there is an overwhelming logic to the order in which it is written.
Transitions
Very Poor F
Article lacks transitions.
Poor D
Transitions are weak or not complete.
Fair C
Has basic transitions that are choppy.
Good B
Good transitions help article clarity.
Excellent A
Uses solid transitions that keep reader engaged in article.
Mechanics
Very Poor F
Significant errors make article unacceptable.
Poor D
Grammar and writing mistakes make article hard to follow or comprehend.
Fair C
Some grammar or mechanics issues.
Good B
Little or no grammar or mechanics issues.
Excellent A
Sophisticated grammar and mechanics add to style of article.
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Very Poor F
Passive verbs add unnecessary length and significant confusion.
Errors in accuracy make story very hard to comprehend.
Poor D
Passive verbs add some length and awkwardness. Errors in accuracy cause some confusion.
Fair C
Most verbs are active. Errors in accuracy do not cause significant confusion.
Good B
Writer uses active verb effectively. Errors in accuracy are minimal.
Excellent A
Active verbs help tell story and keep reader engaged in article. Errors in accuracy are virtually nonexistent.
Article Assessment
Section Editor Feedback
Initial Here:
Very Poor F
Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Poor D
Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Fair C
Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Good B
Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Excellent A
Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
EIC/ME Feedback
Initial Here:
Very Poor F
Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Poor D
Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Fair C
Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Good B
Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Excellent A
Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Adviser Grade
Initial Here:
Very Poor F
Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Poor D
Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Fair C
Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Good B
Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Excellent A
Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Keywords:
Journalism, Articles, Leads, Inverted Pyramid
Subjects:
Journalism
Types:
Writing
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