iRubric: Television Assignment Rubric

Story lacks any organizational structure. Information is not presented in a logical way. Writing doesn't flow. Language is imprecise.

Organizational structure is limited. Article is disjointed most of the time, but some of the information follows the inverted pyramid or narrative storytelling format. Writing mostly doesn't flow. Sentences are frequently wordy and repetitious.

The article shows the elements of basic organization. Information follows the dramatic unity or narrative storytelling format at a basic level. Writing occasionally doesn't flow. Sentences are occasionally wordy and/or repetitious.

The information follows a coherent dramatic unity structure or narrative storytelling format. Writing mostly flows well, though there are rough spots.

Information is deftly organized by importance, and there is an overwhelming logic to the order in which it is written. Writing flows well, is concise and contains interesting language.

Sentences are all too long and contain too many ideas. Story vastly exceeds time limits.

Sentences are mostly too long and contain too many ideas. Story runs significantly over time limits

Sentences are occasionally too long and contain too many ideas. Story runs just over time limits.

Sentences are mostly of the appropriate lenth and generally contain just one idea. Story runs within time limits.

Sentences are of a superior length and have just one idea per paragraph. Story easily fits within time limits.