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Scholars' Academy Journalism: Article Rubric 
Journalism: Article Rubric
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Rubric Code: CXB476C
By yukonjoe29
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Very Poor

1 pts

Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Lede

Very Poor

Lede is non-existent.
Poor

Lede is very weak and contains little necessary information. Does not address 5Ws & H.
Fair

Lede contains necessary information, but is weakly composed or awkward. Answers some of 5Ws & H.
Good

Lede is well-written and contains basic, necessary information. Addresses all 5Ws & H.
Excellent

Engaging and dynamic lede is written clearly and without error. Addresses all 5Ws & H in several paragraphs.
Organization

Very Poor

Article lacks any organizational structure. Information is not presented in a logical way.
Poor

Organizational structure is very limited. Article is disjointed most of the time, but some of the information follows the inverted pyramid.
Fair

The article shows the elements of basic organization. Information follows the inverted pyramid at a basic level.
Good

The information follows a coherant inverted pyramid structure.
Excellent

Information is deftly organized by importance, and there is an overwhelming logic to the order in which it is written.
Transitions

Very Poor

Article lacks transitions.
Poor

Transitions are weak or not complete.
Fair

Has basic transitions that are choppy.
Good

Good transitions help article clarity.
Excellent

Uses mature transitions that keep reader engaged in article.
Mechanics

Very Poor

Significant errors make article unacceptable.
Poor

Grammar and writing mistakes make article hard to follow or comprehend.
Fair

Some grammar, spelling, or punctuation issues.
Good

Little or no grammar, spelling, or punctuation issues.
Excellent

Mature grammar and mechanics add to style of article.
Balance

Very Poor

No attempt made to write a balanced article.
Poor

The article is one-sided. The opinions of the reporter are evident throughout.
Fair

The article is not balanced and the reporter has injected his/her opinion into the piece.
Good

The article is not completely balanced. The reporter has presented one side more strongly than the other.
Excellent

Article is devoid of opinion by reporter. All sides of the issue are covered. Opinions presented in columns and reviews are backed by evidence.
Sources

Very Poor

The article does not contain any sources and the reporter made little to no effort to contact anyone.
Poor

The article is missing two sources and does not represent all sides of the story.
Fair

The article is missing a source and does not represent all sides of the story.
Good

The reporter contacted sources but did not include them all in the article.
Excellent

News articles contain at least three interviewed sources. Reviews contain at least two interviewed sources and one reference source.
Columns contain at least one source.
1st Draft Assessment
Editor Assessment

Very Poor

Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Balance
Sources
Poor

Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Balance
Sources
Fair

Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Balance
Sources
Good

Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Balance
Sources
Excellent

Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Balance
Sources
Advisor Assessment

Very Poor

Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Balance
Sources
Poor

Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Balance
Sources
Fair

Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Balance
Sources
Good

Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Balance
Sources
Excellent

Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Balance
Sources
Final Assessment
Advisor Assessment

Very Poor

Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Balance
Sources
Poor

Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Balance
Sources
Fair

Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Balance
Sources
Good

Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Balance
Sources
Excellent

Lede
Organization
Transitions
Mechanics
Balance
Sources



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  • Journalism, Articles, Leads, Inverted Pyramid

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