iRubric: Journalism: Article Rubric

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Journalism: Article Rubric Journalism: Article Rubric Use this rubric when writing news articles based on interview and using facts to support your analysis. Students will grade themselves using the rubric and turn in self-assessment and article to editor for grading. Rubric Code: SB8BBW By mrdsilver1 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Journalism Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Journalism: Article Rubric
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Lead Lede	1 Lead is very weak and contains little necessary information. Does not address 5Ws & H.	2 Lead contains necessary information, but is weakly composed or awkward. Answers some of 5Ws & H.	3 Lead is well-written and contains basic, necessary information. Addresses all 5Ws & H.	4 Engaging and dynamic lead is written clearly and without error. Addresses all 5Ws & H in several paragraphs.
Organization	1 Organizational structure is very limited. Article is disjointed most of the time, but some of the information follows the inverted pyramid.	2 The article shows the elements of basic organization. Information follows the inverted pyramid at a basic level.	3 The information follows a coherant inverted pyramid structure.	4 Information is deftly organized by importance, and there is an overwhelming logic to the order in which it is written.
Transitions	1 Transitions are weak or not complete.	2 Has basic transitions that are choppy.	3 Good transitions help article clarity.	4 Uses mature transitions that keep reader engaged in article.
Mechanics	1 Grammar and writing mistakes make article hard to follow or comprehend.	2 Some grammar or mechanics issues.	3 Little or no grammar or mechanics issues.	4 Mature grammar and mechanics add to style of article.
Closure	1 Attempts a summarization strategy.	2 Summarization strategy employed but not effective. May be repetitive, redundant or choppy.	3 Effective summarization of article's main points.	4 Creates satisfying ending summarizing main points; investigative report, ends with global question.
Data and Quotation Usage	1 No use of data or quotations	2 Inadequate mention of data and student quotations	3 Mention of data / student quotations, but not a full analysis	4 Data and quotations used on a high level and integrated well into the article.
Headline	1 No headline provided	2 Headline overly wordy or not engaging	3 Appropriate headline utilized.	4 Pithy and/or catchy headline