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News Story/Investigative Reporting News Story/Investigative Reporting The article may be either a news story or a piece of investigative journalism. Rubric Code: BX98299 By hudgel Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Journalism Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Investigative Article The student will create a news story or piece of investigative reporting on one set of problems during the turn of the 20th century.
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Engages the reader Creates reader interest by selecting a topic that is current and of interest to peer group	1 Opens with a reference to the topic which may not be of particular or appropriate interest; leaves out more than one of the lead questions; if an investigative report, does not answer Why or How	2 Opens with an introduction of the topic and includes at least three of the lead questions (Who, What, Where, and When); also includes the Why and How if an investigative report	3 Opens with introduction of a problem during the turn of the century, including Who, What, Where, and When. In investigative report, includes the Why and the How	4 Opens with vivid and shocking introduction of a problem during the turn of the century including Who, What, Where, and When. In investigative report, includes the Why and the How
Builds content Develops the news story with facts and details	1 Uses one strategy to develop content; sense of drama lacking. Does not support claim.	2 Uses some strategies to develop content and heighten sense of drama. Seldom supports claims with facts.	3 Uses a few numbers of strategy to develop content, such as, sequence and transitions; quotations; descriptive language/vocabulary. Often supports claims with specific facts.	4 Uses significant numbers of strategy to develop content, such as, sequence and transitions; quotations; descriptive language/vocabulary. Supports all claims with specific facts and description.
Establishes a sense of closure Wraps up story or investigation	1 Simply ends	2 Uses a summarization strategy	3 Creates a good ending by summarizing main points;	4 Creates a satisfying ending by summarizing main points; ends with possible solution to problems presented
Clarity Clear voice given to the problem.	1 Contains numerous errors in several specified conventions; little if any attention given to sequence or organization	2 Contains a few errors in more than one of the specified conventions; some problems with coherence	3 The news story coheres; it has some direction and focus; the paper has some errors.	4 The news story coheres; it has clear direction, focus, and conclusion; the paper has no errors.