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News Writing and Reporting
News Writing and Reporting
This evaluation is designed using criteria from the Colorado High School Press Association state journalism contest for news writing.
Rubric Code:
X52B86
By
mrthompson
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Subject:
Journalism
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Writing Evaluation
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
10 pts
Lead
Poor
Fair
Good
Lead follows one of two forms: 1) Direct /Hard News Lead (“Tell me the news.”) as either a summary or analysis of news event; or 2) Delayed Lead (“Tell me a story.”), including anecdotal ( “Narrative Lead”), Left-Hook Lead ( “Contrast Lead”), Staccato Lead, Direct Address, Question or
Quote.
Delayed leads should be used sparingly and include good judgement.
5Ws + H
Poor
Fair
Good
Reporting includes the who, what, where, when, why and how of the story.
Background and Context
Poor
Fair
Good
Reporting includes important background information and puts news in context with bigger, current events or history.
Conflict
Poor
Fair
Good
Writing highlights and/or identifies conflict or tension associated with the news reporting.
Human Interest
Poor
Fair
Good
Story puts a face on the story and highlights human interest by showing how the news influences real people.
Quotes
Poor
Fair
Good
Quotes are not used to state obvious facts and are the mainstay of the story. Quotes are accurate. Quotes use "said" for attribution (not says, commented, etc.).
Long quotes are broken up into two "bites" with attribution in the middle. (See format)
Tone/Voice
Poor
Fair
Good
Students avoid editorial comments. Writing uses third person, active voice and is precise and concise.
Format
Poor
Fair
Good
In general, quotes get own paragraphs. Attribution separates long quotes into two pieces. Paragraphs are generally limited to 35 words.
Leads are no longer than 25 words.
Deadline 1
Poor
Fair
Good
Rough draft is on submitted by deadline.
Deadline 2
Poor
Fair
Good
Story is edited by teacher and/or editor and updated by student author before "going live."
Keywords:
journalism, news writing, reporting
Subjects:
Journalism
Types:
Writing
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