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Lead Rubric
Lead Rubric
Rubric Code:
U827BB
By
rcoppola
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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
Lead lacks any organizational structure. Information is not presented in a logical way.
Poor
Organizational structure is limited. Lead is disjointed most of the time, but some of the information follows the inverted pyramid or narrative storytelling format.
Fair
The lead 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 Attribution
Unacceptable
Lead is mostly unattributed opinion and commentary. Journalist frequently injects him or herself into the story. Information is completely incorrectly attributed.
Poor
Lead contains multiple examples of unattributed opinion and commentary. Journalist injects him or herself into the story. Information is nearly incorrectly attributed.
Fair
Lead contains is mostly appropriately opinion-free, but contains opinionated words like "luckily" or "unfortunately." Information is occasionally incorrectly attributed.
Good
Article is mostly free of journalist's opinion. Most commentary and information is appropriately attributed.
Excellent
Article is entirely free of journalist's opinion. All commentary and information is appropriately attributed.
Accuracy and Detail
Unacceptable
Errors in accuracy make lead very hard to comprehend. Lead is missing multiple important facts or those facts or buried. Multiple spelling errors of names or places
Poor
Errors in accuracy cause some confusion. Lead is missing some important facts or those facts or buried. More than two spelling errors of names or places.
Fair
Errors in accuracy are present, but do not cause significant confusion. Lead has sufficient, but not exceptional detail.
Good
Errors in accuracy are minimal. Lead contains interesting detail. Important facts are located sufficiently high in the lead.
Excellent
Errors in accuracy are virtually nonexistent. Lead contains unusual and interesting detail. Important facts are highlights in the lead.
Mechanics, Verb Usage
Unacceptable
Significant errors make lead unacceptable. Passive verbs add unnecessary length and significant confusion. Significant problems with subject-verb agreement.
Poor
Grammar and writing mistakes make lead 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 lead. Active verbs help tell story and keep reader engaged in article. Subject-verb agreements throughout.
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. Paragraph is mostly too long.
Fair
Writing occasionally doesn't flow. Language is occasionally imprecise and boring.Sentences are occasionally wordy and/or repetitious. Paragraph is too long.
Good
Writing mostly flows well, although there are rough spots. Language is occasionally interesting. Sentences are occasionally wordy and/or repetitious. Paragraph approaches the proper length.
Excellent
Writing flows well, is concise and contains interesting language. Sentence length is varied. Avoids wordiness and unnecessary repetition. Paragraph is the appropriate length.
Keywords:
Journalism, Leads, Inverted Pyramid
Subjects:
Journalism
Types:
Writing
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