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Blog Rubric
Lead Rubric
Rubric Code:
T86B5A
By
mkent5
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Subject:
Journalism
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Journalism: Lead Rubric
Unacceptable
1 pts
Poor
2 pts
Fair
3 pts
Good
4 pts
Excellent
5 pts
Organization
Unacceptable
Blog post lacks any organizational structure. Information is not presented in a logical way.
Poor
Organizational structure is limited. Blog is disjointed most of the time, but some of the information follows the inverted pyramid or narrative storytelling format.
Fair
The blog 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.
Opinion and Information
Unacceptable
Opinions are presented as fact, with little or no information to substantiate them. Opinions are little more than ad-hominem attacks on opposite side. Information is completely incorrectly attributed.
Poor
Opinions are slightly subtantiated with information to support them. Opinions are just slightly above the careless attack level. Information is barely attributed to the proper source. Information is nearly incorrectly attributed.
Fair
Opinions carry some substantiation to support them. Opinions strike inconsistent balance between legitiimate criticism and attack. Information is occasionally incorrectly attributed.
Good
Opinions are largely, but not entirely based on information. Opinions are mostly logically presented and mostly free of attack. Information is fairly well dispersed throughout the post.
Excellent
Opinion is deftly supported by information. Opinions are logically reached and the path to those opinions is easily seen by the reader. All information is appropriately attributed.
Links and Sources
Unacceptable
Post is largely absent of the minimum number of required links. The provided links are generic and do not direct the reader to a specific, related site. The web sites cited by the link are of very little news value. The links are entirely incorrectly done.
Poor
Post is mostly short of the minimum number of required links. The links do not direct the reader to a relevant site. The cited web sites add little depth to the post. The links are largely incorrectly done.
Fair
Post just meets the bare minimum of required links. The links are just slightly above relevant and the web sites add just a bit above the minimum to perspective. The links are done mostly in a proper manner.
Good
Post provides slightly more than the required number of links. The sites that are linked to add solid perspective to the post. The links are presented better than competently.
Excellent
Post provides significant number of links above the minimum. The sites linked to are substantive and provide exceptional depth and quality to the post. Links are deftly handled.
Mechanics
Unacceptable
Significant errors make post unacceptable. Passive verbs add unnecessary length and significant confusion. Significant problems with subject-verb agreement.
Poor
Grammar and writing mistakes make post hard to follow or comprehend. Passive verbs add some length and awkwardness. Frequent problems with subject-verb agreement.
Fair
Some grammar or mechanics issues. Most verbs are active. Some problems with subject-verb agreement.
Good
Little or no grammar or mechanics issues. Writer uses active verb effectively. Subject-verb agreements throughout.
Excellent
Sophisticated grammar and mechanics add to style of post. Active verbs help tell story and keep reader engaged in blog item. Subject-verb agreements throughout. Opinion is presented with sophistication.
Flow and Length
Unacceptable
Writing doesn't flow. Language is imprecise and boring. Sentences are wordy and repetitious. Sentences are overly long. Too much information crammed into paragraph.
Poor
Writing mostly doesn't flow. Language is frequently imprecise and boring. Sentences are frequently wordy and/or repetitious. Paragraphs are mostly too long.
Fair
Writing occasionally doesn't flow. Language is occasionally imprecise and boring.Sentences are occasionally wordy and/or repetitious. Paragraphs are too long.
Good
Writing mostly flows well, although there are rough spots. Language is occasionally interesting. Sentences are occasionally wordy and/or repetitious. Post approaches the proper length.
Excellent
Writing flows well, is concise and contains interesting language. Sentence length is varied. Avoids wordiness and unnecessary repetition. Post is of the appropriate length.
Keywords:
Journalism, Leads, Inverted Pyramid
Subjects:
Journalism
Types:
Writing
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