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Rubric Code: E7B28B
By smzilai
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Public Rubric
Subject: Journalism  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Lead

Good

Lead clearly expresses the main aspects of the story, covers the W's, and is interesting to the reader
Fair

Lead clearly expresses the main aspects of the story, covers the W's, needs some improvement
Poor

Lead needs some improvement more than one of these areas
Inverted Pyramid

Good

Article is well-written in inverted pyramid style. Attention to detail and placement of information is obvious
Fair

Article is well-written in inverted pyramid style. Some attention to detail and placement of information
Poor

Article is well-written in inverted pyramid style. No attention to detail and placement of information is apparent
Two Sources

Good

At least two sources are paraphrased clearly and correctly. All sources are cited correctly
Fair

At least one source is paraphrased clearly and correctly. And/or Citations need work
Poor

At least one source is paraphrased clearly and correctly OR a clear attenpt is made to include a reliable source
Cohesive and Professional

Good

Care and attention to detail is apparent in the writing. The article flows naturally, uses proper transitions, and adds value to a school newspaper. The author's opinion is not in the article
Fair

Care and attention to detail is apparent in the writing. The article adds value to a school newspaper. The author's opinion is not in the article
Poor

Little or no care and attention to detail is apparent in the writing.
Quotes add interest & perspective

Good

Quotes are colorful and add interest and perspective to the article. Quotes come from a variety of sources, such as students, teachers, parents, and administrators. They are accurate and valuable
Fair

Quotes are colorful and add interest and perspective to the article. Quotes come from more than one source
Poor

Quotes add interest and/or perspective to the article, come from reliable sources.
Formatting, Grammar, Punctuation

Good

All formatting rules have been followed. The article has been checked by the author for grammar, spelling, and punctuation error BEFORE submission
Fair

All formatting rules have been followed. Free from errors that hinder comprehension
Poor

Some formatting rules have been followed. Errors may hinder comprehension



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