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Editorial Article 
Editorial Article
Rubric Code: M33292
By Malevolence
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Public Rubric
Subject: Journalism  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

1

Lead/Intro
Excellent

This editorial is written with an interesting and engaging lead to bring the reader into the story.
Good

This editorial is written with a lead that attempts to grab the reader.
Fair

This editorial is written with a lead but it needs to be more interesting.
Poor

This editorial is written with a lead that does not encourage the reader to continue.
2

Research
Excellent

This story contains an abundant about of researched information about the issue.
Good

This story contains sufficient research about the issue being debated.
Fair

This story contains less than the required amount of research about the issue at hand.
Poor

This story contains no research about the issue being discussed.
3

Opinion
Excellent

This article has a clearly stated opinion toward the beginning of the article.
Good

This article has an opinion that could be stated more clearly using better wording.
Fair

This article has an opinion which is somewhat confusing.
Poor

The writer is very confusing about his/her opinion on the issue.
4

Persuasive techniques
Excellent

This article contains successful persuasive techniques.
Good

This article contains the required amount of persuasive techniques.
Fair

This article attempts to utilize the persuasive techniques, but is not successful.
Poor

This article does not utilize the persuasive techniques.
5

Structure
Excellent

Structure is powerful and flows logically.
Good

Paper is structured in an effective way.
Fair

Structure of the paper is not effective.
Poor

The paper structure is not evident.
6

Transitions
Excellent

The writer uses effective words throughout the article to make transitions between ideas.
Good

The writer uses some transitions between each idea.
Fair

The writer uses only a couple transitions between ideas.
Poor

The writer does not use any transitions between ideas.
7

Anecdote
Excellent

An anecdote is incorporated successfully.
Good

An anecdote is present.
Fair

An attempt to use an anecdote is noted.
Poor

No anecdote is present.
8

Ending
Excellent

Call to action is persuasive.
Good

Call to action is obvious, but may not be effective.
Fair

Minimal success with call to action.
Poor

No call to action is noted.
9

Grammar and Spelling
Excellent

The writer uses all correct grammar and spelling.
Good

The article contains mostly correct grammar and spelling.
Fair

The article contains several grammar and spelling mistakes.
Poor

The article contains many grammar and spelling mistakes.
10

MLA format
Excellent

Paper correctly utilizes MLA style throughout and contains a correct Works Cited page.
Good

Paper and Works Cited page are mostly in correct MLA style.
Fair

An attempt is made to use correct MLA style.
Poor

No evidence of MLA style is evident.




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