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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
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Subject:
Journalism
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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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
Keywords:
Journalism, Articles, Leads, Inverted Pyramid
Subjects:
Journalism
Types:
Writing
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