iRubric: Compare/Contrast Writing: 2 Versions of the same news story rubric

The presentation clearly demonstrates the presenters are very well acquainted with the Code of Ethics for Journalists given and are able answer questions accurately and fluently about their analysis of the reporting, after the presentation.

The presentation clearly demonstrates the presenters are familiar with the Code of Ethics for Journalists given and are able to address most questions asked about their analysis of the reporting, after the presentation.

The presentation clearly demonstrates the presenters are somewhat familiar with the Code of Ethics for Journalists given and have difficulty addressing some of the questions asked about their analysis of the reporting, after the presentation.

The presentation clearly demonstrates the presenters have very little familiarity with the Code of Ethics for Journalists given and have substantial difficulty addressing some of the questions asked about their analysis of the reporting, after the presentation.

There are (3) three or more clear and distinct contrasting examples between the reports.

There are (3) three contrasting examples between the reports.

There are (2) two clear contrasting examples between the reports.

Student has provided two unclear or fewer contrasting examples between the reports.

Sentences are clear and punctuation is used to separate sentences. There is an indentation at the beginning of each paragraph. Capitalization of sentences, proper nouns, and titles is thorough. Proper spelling is used throughout.

Most sentences are clear and end punctuation is used. Some paragraphs are indented. Capitalization is mostly correct. Most sentences contain proper spelling.

Sentences show some attention to completeness and punctuation. Indentation may or may not be present. Shows some understanding and attention to capitalization. Some words are misspelled.

Sentences may be unclear and punctuation is often missing. Paragraphs are not indented. Demonstrates little understanding or or attention to capitalization. Many words are misspelled.

Presentation is fully completed, neat, and includes your best work. All directions were followed. The presentation is creative, precise, visually appealing and the students are ready to go when it is their turn.

Presentation is completed, neat, and includes some of your best work. All directions were mostly followed. The presentation is precise, visually appealing and the students are ready to go when it is their turn.

Presentation is completed, and neat. Some directions were mostly followed. The presentation is precise. The students are ready to go when it is their turn.

Presentation is not completed, and/ or very messy. Directions were not followed. The presentation is imprecise. The students are not ready to go when it is their turn..