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Journalism: Article Rubric
Rubric for Short Story Article Project
Rubric Code: M66577
By GunnyJ
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Very Poor

1 pts

Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Lead

Very Poor

Lead is non-existent.
Poor

Lead is very weak and contains little necessary information. Does not use a lead type.
Fair

Lead contains necessary information, but is weakly composed or awkward. Attempts to use a lead type, though it is not effective.
Good

Lead is well-written and contains basic, necessary information. Effectively uses one of the lead types.
Excellent

Engaging and dynamic lead is written clearly and without error. Effectively uses one of the lead types.
Quotations

Very Poor

There are no quotations to strengthen the article.
Poor

Quotation does not support the article, and/or is not formatted correctly.
Fair

The quotation adds meaning to the article, but it is not formatted correctly.
Good

Quotations are inserted in the article, and add meaning to the story. Quotations are formatted correctly but need work on presentation.
Excellent

Quotations are inserted correctly, are meaningful to the story, and are formatted correctly. The author changes the introduction to a quotation in a skillful way.
Organization

Very Poor

Article lacks any organizational structure. Information is not presented in a logical way.
Poor

Organizational structure is very limited. Article is disjointed most of the time, but some of the information follows the inverted pyramid.
Fair

The article shows the elements of basic organization. Information follows the inverted pyramid at a basic level.
Good

The information follows an inverted pyramid structure. With a strong lead, but some organization issues in following paragraphs.
Excellent

Information is skillfully organized by importance, and there is an overwhelming logic to the order in which it is written.
Transitions

Very Poor

Article lacks transitions.
Poor

Transitions are weak or not complete.
Fair

Has basic transitions that are choppy.
Good

Good transitions help article clarity.
Excellent

Uses mature transitions that keep reader engaged in article.
Mechanics/Presentation

Very Poor

Significant errors make article unacceptable. A title is absent, meaningless, and not formatted correctly.
Poor

Grammar and writing mistakes make article hard to follow or comprehend. A poor title.
Fair

Some grammar or mechanics issues. Title is appropriate for the article, but is not formatted correctly.
Good

Little or no grammar or mechanics issues. The title is meaningful but does not reflect the article.
Excellent

Mature grammar and mechanics add to style of article. Title is meaningful and formatted correctly.
Closure

Very Poor

No ending apparent.
Poor

There is an attempt to end the article with closing information.
Fair

A summary statement is evident, but not effective. May be repetitive, redundant or choppy.
Good

Summarizes the article with a quote or question. However, the ending may lead to some confusion.
Excellent

Ends the article in a logical way. With a strong statement, quotation, question, or important information.
Citation

Very Poor

No Citations.
Poor

Citation is incomplete and/or has been cut and pasted.
Fair

A citation for both sources are in the correct location of the article. However, there are multiple errors in the citation.
Good

Citation is in the correct location for both the image and the book. One or two errors exist.
Excellent

Citation is properly formatted in the correct location of the article for both the image and the book.



Keywords:
  • Journalism, Articles, Leads, Inverted Pyramid


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