iRubric: Journalism: Article Rubric

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Journalism: Article Rubric Journalism: Article Rubric Use this rubric when writing news articles for the paper. Students will grade themselves using the rubric and turn in self-assessment and article to editor for comments/changes. Rubric Code: Z8W629 By asenft Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Journalism Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

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