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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

Powered by iRubric 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



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  • Journalism, Articles, Leads, Inverted Pyramid

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