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iRubric: Inverted Pyramid News Story rubric

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Inverted Pyramid News Story Inverted Pyramid News Story Use this rubric for grading student papers. Can be customized for any subject. Rubric Code: VX9363W By ksmarks Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Journalism Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criterion
	Developing 5 pts	Approaching Expectations 10 pts	Meets Expectations 15 pts	Exceeds Expectations 20 pts
Lead paragraph	Developing Missed the lead	Approaching Expectations - Missing the main news element does not include essential elements	Meets Expectations - Main news element is included in lead Includes most of the essential elements	Exceeds Expectations - Main news element is included in lead. Includes all essential elements.
Inverted pyramid	Developing - Story does not follow inverted pyramid writing style although it may have quotes and be an appropriate length	Approaching Expectations - Story follows inverted pyramid writing style, but is missing direct or indirect quotes and/or is an inappropriate length	Meets Expectations - Story follows inverted pyramid writing style, including direct and indirect quotes from appropriate sources and is of appropriate length	Exceeds Expectations - Story follows inverted pyramid writing style, including direct and indirect quotes and is of appropriate length.two or more sources are included in the story
Accuracy	Developing - Two or more factual errors or vague language. Story contains opinionated statements without attribution	Approaching Expectations - One factual error or vague language. Story may be opinionated in tone.	Meets Expectations - Story is informative and contains no factual errors. The story contains descriptive language and proper attribution.	Exceeds Expectations - No factual errors.Story is interesting and informative. Story contains appropriate language for readers and highlights the focus of the story with clear, descriptive sentences
Grammar	Developing More than 5 grammatical errors	Approaching Expectations 3-5 grammatical errors	Meets Expectations 1-2 grammatical errors	Exceeds Expectations No grammatical errors
AP Style	Developing More than 5 errors	Approaching Expectations 3-5 errors	Meets Expectations 1-2 errors	Exceeds Expectations No errors