iRubric: Broadcast News Writing Assessment rubric

*Structure & Organization of the release is clear and easy to follow.
*Communication is in the form of a conversation.
* Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
*Sentences are short (no more than 25 words, usually.
*Paragraphs are short (no more than three sentences).

*Structure & Organization of the release is easy to follow.
* Paragraph transitions are presented and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
*Communication is easy to understand.

*Structure & Organization and detract from the message of the writer.
* Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts
*Sentences are choppy (too short) or wordy (too long).

*Writing is in the active form.
*Story is the appropriate length as described for the assignment No less than 30 seconds and no more than 1 minute.
*1 or more quotes included in the story.

*Writing is in the active form.
*Story is under or over the time length as described for the assignment.
*At least one specific person's words paraphrased.

*Writing lacks the designated format.
*Story length is inadequate in length.
*No quote or person of interested paraphrased in the story.