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Journalism: Bulldog Barker Article Rubric 
Journalism: Article Rubric
Students will use this rubric when writing articles for The Bulldog Barker. Section editors should have edited articles at least once before going to the Editor-in-Chief. Advisor and/or Managing Editor will provide feedback on these forms, while the advisor will use this rubric when grading stories.
Rubric Code: N46A68
By jhodgkiss
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Very Poor

2 pts

Poor

4 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Lead

(standards for non-news or sports stories in parentheses)
Very Poor

Lead is non-existent.
Poor

Lead is very weak and contains little necessary information. Does not address 5Ws & H. (Does not grab reader attention. Does not address 5Ws & H).
Fair

Lead contains necessary information, but is weakly composed or awkward. Answers some of 5Ws & H. (Does little to grab reader attention. Answers some of 5Ws & H).
Good

Lead is well-written and contains basic, necessary information. Addresses all 5Ws & H. (Grabs reader attention. Addresses all 5Ws & H).
Excellent

Engaging and dynamic lead is written clearly and without error. Addresses all 5Ws & H thoroughly. (Fully engages reader attention. Addresses all 5Ws & H thoroughly).
Organization

(standards for non-news or sports stories in parentheses)
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 (or narrative storytelling format).
Fair

The article shows the elements of basic organization. Information follows the inverted pyramid (or narrative storytelling format) at a basic level.
Good

The information follows a coherent inverted pyramid structure (or narrative storytelling format).
Excellent

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

Lead, Quote, Transition, Quote, Transition......
Very Poor

Article lacks transitions and quotes.
Poor

Transitions and/or quotes are weak or not complete.
Fair

Has basic transitions and/or quotes that are choppy.
Good

Good transitions and/or quotes help article clarity.
Excellent

Uses solid transitions and/or quotes that keep reader engaged in article.
Mechanics

Very Poor

Significant errors make article unacceptable.
Poor

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

Some grammar or mechanics issues.
Good

Little or no grammar or mechanics issues.
Excellent

Sophisticated grammar and mechanics add to style of article.
Verb Usage & Accuracy

Very Poor

Passive verbs add unnecessary length and significant confusion.
Errors in accuracy make story very hard to comprehend.
Poor

Passive verbs add some length and awkwardness. Errors in accuracy cause some confusion.
Fair

Most verbs are active. Errors in accuracy do not cause significant confusion.
Good

Writer uses active verb effectively. Errors in accuracy are minimal.
Excellent

Active verbs help tell story and keep reader engaged in article. Errors in accuracy are virtually nonexistent.
Article Assessment
Editor's Feedback

Initial Here:
Very Poor

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Poor

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Fair

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Good

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Excellent

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Advisor Grade

Initial Here:
Very Poor

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Poor

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Fair

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Good

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy
Excellent

Lead
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Verb Usage & Accuracy



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  • Journalism, Articles, Leads, Inverted Pyramid

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