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Epidemiologist Newspaper Article 
WRITING A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Write a newspaper article about the history of an infectious disease and how it was handled as society.
Rubric Code: A3C8B9
By kquinlisk
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Epidemiology Article
  Poor

6 pts

Fair

8 pts

Good

9 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Relevant Information

Poor

The article provides missing or incorrect information on symptoms of the disease, the steps that were taken to stop the epidemic, the specific germ that spreads the disease, information on vaccines/cures, and an explanation on how technology saved the lives of many people. The facts are primarily correct. Title may be incomplete or missing.
Fair

The article provides some information on symptoms of the disease, the steps that were taken to stop the epidemic, the specific germ that spreads the disease, information on vaccines/cures, and an explanation on how technology saved the lives of many people. The facts are primarily correct. Title has nothing to do with the article.
Good

The article provides most information on symptoms of the disease, the steps that were taken to stop the epidemic, the specific germ that spreads the disease, information on vaccines/cures, and an explanation on how technology saved the lives of many people. A simple title is given to the article.
Excellent

The article provides information on symptoms of the disease, the steps that were taken to stop the epidemic, the specific germ that spreads the disease, information on vaccines/cures, and an explanation on how technology saved the lives of many people. A captivating title is given to the article.
Reporting Format

Poor

The article is more like a short story and not journalistic.

Does not contain a headline.
Fair

The article contains a lead but it is not interesting.

The article contains an opinion.
Good

The article contains an interesting/ exciting lead.

The article is free of opinions and has a headline.
Excellent

The article begins with an exciting lead, followed by a reasonable and purposeful argument/supporting details. The article does not conclude abruptly.
Writing Mechanics

Poor

The article is vague and unclear.

The article contains many spelling errors.

The article contains many grammatical errors.
Fair

The article contains few sentences that are unclear to the reader.

The article contains few spelling errors.

The article contains few grammatical errors.
Good

The article is clear and concise.

The article contains only 1 or 2 spelling errors.

The article contains only 1 or 2 grammatical errors.
Excellent

Writing is descriptive, providing detailed information. An extensive vocabulary is used to keep the reader interested and informed.
The article contains no grammar errors.
Editing and Improving

Poor

The article was neither edited nor improved.
Fair

The article shows some improvements and edits.
Good

The article was completely edited and improvements were made.
Excellent

The article is formatted clearly and concisely, with little room for improvement.
Creativity and Effort

Poor

Little or no creativity/effort was given to the project.
Fair

Some creativity/effort was given to the project.
Good

Much creativity/effort was given to the project.
Excellent

Satisfactory creativity/effort was given to the project. Student went above and beyond expectations.



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