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Newsletter Assessment

  Derived from rubric: Brochure Assessment
built by bnixon

Rubric Code: MXW468
Rubric for newsletter for a PR Publications Senior-level undergrad course
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Keywords: public relations publication newsletter
Categories: Subjects: Arts and Design   Communication  
Types: Project  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Worth 50% of the assignment grade
  WOW!
250 pts Exceptional Job! 225-250 Points
MASTERY SHOWN
215 pts You've Mastered this Element! 200-224 Points
ALMOST THERE
187 pts With some more work, this could be good! 175-199 Points
NOT YET
0 pts Needs much more work
Publication purpose, goals, aud.
5 %
WOW!
Exceptional amount of detail in the description of the publication's purpose, goals, audience, etc. Clear and compelling rationale of how your publication will support the client's goals.
MASTERY SHOWN
ALMOST THERE
NOT YET
Section not addressed in your report.
Design Principles
5 % Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, Proximity
WOW!
Exceptional description of all four design principles and how you used them in developing and producing your publication. Specific examples support your assertions.
MASTERY SHOWN
Discussed three
ALMOST THERE
Discussed two
NOT YET
Fewer than two sections addressed in your report.
Process & Production Techniques
5 %
WOW!
Exceptionally clear description of both the process and production techniques used in this publication.
MASTERY SHOWN
ALMOST THERE
NOT YET
Section not addressed in your report.
Costs
5 %
WOW!
Provides a detailed summary of the costs for printing the publication, including cost per copy and any price breaks for multiple copies. Mentions cost for folding. Vendor name provided.
MASTERY SHOWN
ALMOST THERE
NOT YET
Section not addressed in your report.
Publication Schedule
5 %
WOW!
Provides a detailed schedule for producing this (or a similar) publication, including all necessary deadlines (design, writing, photography, printing, etc.)
MASTERY SHOWN
ALMOST THERE
Mentioned, but without specific dates / breakdown of deadlines
NOT YET
Section not addressed in your report.
Distribution Method
5 %
WOW!
Provides a clear description of how the publication will get into the hands of the client's audience
MASTERY SHOWN
ALMOST THERE
NOT YET
Section not addressed in your report.
Skills & Knowledge
10 %
WOW!
Exceptional description of specific skills and knowledge acquired through this project. Uses appropriate terminology.
MASTERY SHOWN
ALMOST THERE
NOT YET
Section not addressed in your report.
Stylebook
10 %
WOW!
Includes a two-page minimum stylebook that clearly describes and gives examples of usage, punctuation, and typography. Source cited for adapted works
MASTERY SHOWN
ALMOST THERE
Punctuation and usage addressed, but not typography
NOT YET
No stylebook OR included another organization's stylebook without adapting it OR Stylebook used & adapted, but original source not cited
Required Elements
Worth 40% of the assignment grade
  YES
250 pts
SOMEWHAT
215 pts
NOT REALLY
187 pts
NO
0 pts
Four Pages
5 %
YES
Newsletter has four pages, created in one InDesign file of four pages. Designed using tabloid-size paper.
SOMEWHAT
Newsletter has four pages, but created in four InDesign files of one page each. OR Uses standard, not tabloid, size paper
NOT REALLY
NO
Newsletter does not have four pages
Color
2.5 %
YES
Uses either spot or process color in an eye-pleasing way.
SOMEWHAT
NOT REALLY
NO
All black & white OR colors used ineffectively throughout
Headlines & Subheads
5 %
YES
Headlines and subheads are logical for this publication; they are in English (not greeked)
SOMEWHAT
NOT REALLY
NO
Headlines are not included
Banner, Masthead, Table of Contents
5 %
YES
Includes eye-appealing and logical banner, masthead and table of contents.
SOMEWHAT
NOT REALLY
NO
Missing two or more of these elements
Photos
5 %
YES
Three photos minimum, each of which follows guidelines for effective photography. Most photos have captions and photo credits.
SOMEWHAT
Required photos are included, but could be enhanced OR Missing all captions or photo credits
NOT REALLY
NO
Missing one or more photos
Pull Quote
2.5 %
YES
Entices reader to want to read story. Includes 3 to 5 lines of text. Pull-quote is set apart by using a different typeface, setting it off by rules or in a shaded box.
SOMEWHAT
NOT REALLY
NO
No pull quote
White Space
5 %
YES
Appropriate use of white space
SOMEWHAT
NOT REALLY
NO
Cluttered; ineffective use of white space
Mailing Panel
2.5 %
YES
Mailing panel conforms to USPS standards.
SOMEWHAT
NOT REALLY
NO
No mailing panel
Jumpline & Continuation Head
2.5 %
YES
At least one story has an accurate jumpline and continuation head.
SOMEWHAT
NOT REALLY
NO
Missing either a jumpline or a continuation -- or both
Clipart
2.5 %
YES
Includes at least two eye-appealing and relevant clipart graphics.
SOMEWHAT
Clipart is there, though more thought could be put into which graphics were chosen.
NOT REALLY
Clip art is oddly sized or not sized proportionally.
NO
Does not have two pieces of clipart.
Page Numbers
2.5 %
YES
Has page numbers inserted on at least pages 2 & 3. Page numbers are attractively and logically placed.
SOMEWHAT
Has page numbers inserted on at least pages 2 & 3. Page numbers could be better placed.
NOT REALLY
NO
No page numbers.
OVERALL ATTRACTIVENESS
Worth 10% of the assignment grade
  WOW!
250 pts
MASTERY SHOWN
215 pts
ALMOST THERE
187 pts
EWWWW
0 pts
Overall Attractiveness
10 %
WOW!
The newsletter has exceptionally attractive formatting and an eye-appealing overall design. A quick glance makes the reader want to open it to read more. Nice job!
MASTERY SHOWN
The newsletter has attractive formatting and a generally eye-appealing overall design.
ALMOST THERE
You're close! With some more editing, you'll have a great newsletter. As it, it needs work.
EWWWW
A potential reader would likely not open this newsletter based on a quick glance. Rethink your design.



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