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Journalism Rubric
Rubric Code: N79B3C
By mkent5
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Journalism: Article Rubric
  Unacceptable

1 pts

Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Lead or climax

Unacceptable

Lead or climax is non-existent. Lead does not relate to story's main facts.
Poor

Lead or climax is weak and contains little necessary information. Does not grab listener attention. Lead or climax trivializes the story. Lead or climax is too broad and/or vague.
Fair

Lead or climax contains necessary information, but is weakly composed or awkward. Does little to grab listener attention. Lead emphasizes less important facts or contains too many facts.
Good

Lead or climax is well-written and contains basic, necessary information. Grabs listener's attention. Lead is a good summary or illustration of the story's most important points.
Excellent

Engaging and dynamic lead or climax is written clearly and without error. Fully engages listener attention.
Organization & Flow

Unacceptable

Script lacks any organizational structure. Information is not presented in a logical way. Writing doesn't flow. Language is imprecise. Lead in to actuality is non-existent.
Poor

Organizational structure is limited. Script is disjointed most of the time, but some of the information follows the dramatic unity or narrative storytelling format. Writing mostly doesn't flow. Sentences are frequently wordy and repetitious. Lead in to actuality is slight.
Fair

The script 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. Lead in to actuality is fair.
Good

The information follows a coherent dramatic unity structure or narrative storytelling format. Writing mostly flows well, though there are rough spots. Lead in to actuality is solid.
Excellent

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. Actuality is set-up well.
Mechanics, Accuracy & Detail

Unacceptable

Language is garbled and does not follow broadcast form. Significant problems with subject-verb agreement. Errors in accuracy make story nearly impossible to comprehend.
Poor

Writing mistakes make story hard to follow or comprehend. Frequent problems with subject-verb agreement. Errors in accuracy cause some confusion.
Fair

Some writing issues and problems with subject-verb agreement. Errors in accuracy do not cause significant confusion.
Good

Few writing mistakes. Subjects and verbs agree throughout. Errors in accuracy are minimal and important facts are located sufficiently high in the story.
Excellent

No writing mistakes and subjects and verbs live together harmoniously. No errors in accuracy and important facts are present throughout the story.
Actuality

Unacceptable

Story has no sound other than that of the reporter.
Poor

Story has very little or too much sound from the source. Sound is inadequately placed. The sound is not marked in bold and italics in the copy. Reporter does not re-appear after sound in wrap.
Fair

Story has little sound or more sound than is necessary from the source. The sound is appropriately marked in bold and italics in the copy.
Good

Story has a sufficient, but not superior amount of sound. The sound is marked in bold and italics. Reporter returns with solid information to end piece.
Excellent

Superior use of sound, which is clearly marked in the copy in bold and italics. Reporter returns with impressive information to end piece.
Length & Adherence to Time Limits

Unacceptable

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

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

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

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

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



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  • Journalism, Articles, Leads, Inverted Pyramid, Sound

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